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American Masters

American Masters

1986Returning SeriesNext: Mar 17 9pm ET40 Seasons311 Episodes7.5TMDB
PBS

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

Created by: Susan Lacy
Season 35 · Episode 1

How It Feels To Be Free

Aired Jan 18, 2021at 9PM·1h 30m

A documentary that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American women entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.

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When did American Masters Season 35 Episode 1 air?

American Masters Season 35 Episode 1 aired on January 18, 2021 at 9 PM ET.

How long is American Masters Season 35 Episode 1?

This episode runs for approximately 90 minutes.

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