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Lights, Camera, Acción - Discover the candid perspectives of Latine actors, writers, producers, directors, and showrunners across generations as they dissect the ever-evolving issue of Latine representation in Hollywood. Featuring Edward James Olmos, John Leguizamo, Xolo Maridueña ("Cobra Kai"), and Julissa Calderon ("Gentefied"), Peter Murrieta ("Mr. Iglesias"), Marvin Lemus ("Gentefied") and more.

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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away

Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.

Ballerina Boys

Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

The story of the author of the “The Joy Luck Club.”

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (Audio Descriptive Version)

Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller.

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller.

Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

Trace the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon.

Twyla Moves

Explore choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process.

Flannery

Explore the world of a literary icon whose fiction was unlike anything published before.

How It Feels To Be Free

The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers.

About American Masters

American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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