American Masters: Season 15
Season 15 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Masters Season 14.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 15 Progress Shield
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Sep 27, 2000 · 90 min
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
Mailer On Mailer
Oct 4, 2000 · 90 min
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
On Cukor
Nov 22, 2000 · 90 min
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
Dec 3, 2000 · 90 min
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher
Bob Marley: Rebel Music
Feb 14, 2001 · 90 min
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians,
A Conversation with Gregory Peck
Apr 9, 2001 · 90 min
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extra
Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
Apr 16, 2001 · 90 min
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
Apr 23, 2001 · 90 min
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.