Season 4 (1989)

Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
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July 3, 1989 • 1h 30m

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
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July 10, 1989 • 1h 30m

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
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July 31, 1989 • 1h 30m

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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August 14, 1989 • 1h 30m

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
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August 17, 1989 • 1h 30m

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appea...Read more

Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
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September 11, 1989 • 1h 30m

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
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September 18, 1989 • 1h 30m

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
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September 25, 1989 • 1h 30m

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
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November 15, 1989 • 1h 30m

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

Milos Forman: Portrait
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December 20, 1989 • 1h 30m

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.