Episodes 8

1 Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

January 11, 2010

1h 30m

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

March 31, 2010

1h 30m

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

May 12, 2010

1h 30m

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

June 21, 2010

1h 30m

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

September 20, 2010

1h 30m

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

6 A Letter to Elia

October 4, 2010

1h 30m

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

7 Lennon NYC

November 22, 2010

1h 30m

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

December 27, 2010

1h 30m

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.

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