American Masters: Season 24
Season 24 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 23.
- 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 24 Progress Shield
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Jan 11, 2010 · 90 min
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
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Mar 31, 2010 · 90 min
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
The Doors: When You're Strange
May 12, 2010 · 90 min
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Jun 21, 2010 · 90 min
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Cachao: Uno Más
Sep 20, 2010 · 90 min
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
A Letter to Elia
Oct 4, 2010 · 90 min
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
Lennon NYC
Nov 22, 2010 · 90 min
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Dec 27, 2010 · 90 min
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.