African American Masters
A collection of films about African American cultural icons.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Discover the man behind the legend.
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
A father of bebop, Charlie Parker influenced generations of musicians.
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.
Charley Pride: I’m Just Me
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.
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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
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Basquiat: Rage to Riches
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
Explore the life of activist and playwright Lorraine Hansberry.
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Meet Gladys Bentley, drag king of the Harlem Renaissance
Gladys Bentley was a musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance.