From the sexed-up Suzie Wong to the kung fu fighting Bruce Lee, American Masters tackles issues of race and representation in Hollywood.

Allowed unprecedented access to Philip Glass' working process, filmmaker Scott Hicks gives us a singular revelation into the life of the composer.

Harry Warner's granddaughter talks to people on Hollywood Boulevard; Interview with Lita Heller, Sam Warner's daughter; Interview with Roy Disney on Steamboat Willie; Black Furry and Sherry Lansing discussing films of social relevance; Roy Disney on fueding brothers; Eddie Boxer on Jack Warner's editing skills;

With extra scenes from the film, learn more about the story of Warner Bros, and the impact they left on the film industry.

Sam Pollard, director of WHAT'S GOING ON, discusses why he wanted to share Marvin Gaye's story.

Survey Marilyn Monroe’s life story through the many dazzling photographs of her. 8/9/2012

Hear the story of Woody Guthrie’s creative energy, personal imperfections and family tragedy.

Explore musician Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star. Live concert footage and press conferences from the 1960s and a new interview with Dylan are used to draw a portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features interviews conducted with Allen Ginsberg, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and more.

In this interview outtake, Don Rickles was interviewed for American Masters – Bob Newhart¬ (2005). The legendary insult comic pokes fun at close friend Bob Newhart. Interview conducted by filmmaker Kyra Thompson in April 2005.

Watch as Judy Garland gets center stage all to herself.

Reed was always at the forefront of American avant-garde music, beginning with creation of the Velvet Underground in 1965. Gritty and realistic, the brutal honesty in Reed’s lyrics and sound made him a cultural icon of the disenfranchised throughout the ’60s and ’70s. From punk rock to grunge, he has had an unparalleled influence on the American music scene.

Bebop, a style of jazz developed in the 1940's, changed American music but wasn't taken seriously for much of Charlie Parker's life. This mid-century popcorn television commercial shows how the public's perception of bebop was riddled with stereotypes.

Charlie Parker's former partner Chan recalls the time he rode a horse to her apartment on 52nd Street in New York City to impress her daughter Kim.

Charlie Parker's nickname "Yardbird" came to be while he was on the way to a gig with some fellow musicians and involved a bird in a yard that had an unfortunate fate.