Season 24
8 episodes
1. Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
1h 30m · Jan 11, 2010
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
2. I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
1h 30m · Mar 31, 2010
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
3. The Doors: When You're Strange
1h 30m · May 12, 2010
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
4. Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
1h 30m · Jun 21, 2010
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
5. Cachao: Uno Más
1h 30m · Sep 20, 2010
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
6. A Letter to Elia
1h 30m · Oct 4, 2010
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
7. Lennon NYC
1h 30m · Nov 22, 2010
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
8. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
1h 30m · Dec 27, 2010
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.