Films & Shows from American Masters Pictures
Welcome to our dedicated collection of titles produced by American Masters Pictures. Renowned for its creative vision, quality craftsmanship, and cinematic innovation, American Masters Pictures has contributed some of the most memorable and influential works to the world of film and television. Whether you’re a longtime follower of their productions or discovering their catalogue for the first time, this selection offers a window into the storytelling excellence and artistic flair that define American Masters Pictures’s legacy.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (2022)
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A documentary exploring the life, career, art and legacy of Marian Anderson.
Ailey (2021)
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Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)
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Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)
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An exploration of the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact. Sacks was a fearless explorer of unknown mental worlds who helped redefine our understanding of the brain and mind, the diversity of human experience, and our shared humanity.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019)
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This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics, and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, the United States, and the human condition.
Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous (2019)
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Mark Rothko, a master of abstract expressionism, created 835 paintings during his five-decade career.
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin (2018)
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The extraordinary life story of science fiction and fantasy writer Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) who, in spite of remaining for many years on the sidelines of the mainstream literature, managed to be recognized as one of the most remarkable US writers of all time, due to the relevance of her work and her commitment to the human condition.
Itzhak (2017)
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From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
By Sidney Lumet (2015)
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An analysis of director Sidney Lumet's work (12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Before The Devil Knows You're Dead) in his own words, based on a five-day interview recorded shortly before his death.
Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
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Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012)
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The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.
Private Conversations: On the Set of ‘Death of a Salesman’ (1986)
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Playwright Arthur Miller, director Volker Schlöndorff and actor Dustin Hoffman are seen creating the Roxbury Productions and Punch Productions teleplay Death of a Salesman (1985).