Dr. Maya Angelou's Inspiration and Poetry
Learn how Dr. Maya Angelou began writing and reading poetry as a child.
Louis Gossett Jr. shares a story about his great-grandmother
Louis Gossett Jr. shares a story about an inspiring woman in his life: his great-grandmother. Join us in celebrating the powerful, creative and innovative women in our lives. Inspiring Woman is a year-long online campaign based on themes central to Dr. Angelou’s life: artistic expression, academic success, active community engagement and acceptance of difference.
See Behind the Scenes of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Filmmakers Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn-Whack share some of the inspiration and process that went into making the film Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise.
August Wilson and African American Culture
Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson's "Jitney," speaks of Wilson as a lion, bringing the African American experience out of the periphery and into the center of the discussion.
August Wilson's Timeless Work
Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson's "Jitney," shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.
The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play
Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson's "Jitney," shares what he feels are the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.
American Masters Launches "Inspiring Woman"
Nominate an Inspiring Woman and join us in celebrating the powerful, creative and innovative women in our lives. Inspiring Woman is a social campaign built around two groundbreaking American Masters documentaries – Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise and Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart.
Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite
Sidney Lumet speaks about his work adapting the radio show "You Are There" for television. Working with Walter Cronkite, Lumet directed a news show that covered major historical events in a modern way.
Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Katharine Hepburn
Sidney Lumet speaks about his work with Katharine Hepburn and describes a particularly charged and emotional moment on-screen between a mother and her child.
Lumet Talks About Network
Sidney Lumet discusses his work on the film "Network," commenting on the character's storyline and the narrative of the film.
Lumet On Blacklisting
Sidney Lumet describes his work on "Tragedy in a Temporary Town," and discusses the power of live television, especially during the blacklisting period of the 1950s.
Lumet's Motivation for Making "12 Angry Men"
Sidney Lumet describes his motivations for making the movie "12 Angry Men," one of his first projects as a filmmaker.
Sidney Lumet on "Dog Day Afternoon"
With candor, humor and grace, Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being. The documentary features clips from Lumet’s films – 44 films made in 50 years – including Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, 12 Angry Men, Network and Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead.
By Sidney Lumet - Trailer
Journey through the life’s work of the socially conscious director of “Serpico,” “12 Angry Men” and “Network” in a never-before-seen interview. With candor, humor and grace, Sidney Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being..
Marking Man's Time on Earth at General Motors
Eero Saarinen believed that "architecture is not just here to give space and shelter, but architecture also has the purpose of marking and enhancing man's time on earth." Nowhere was he able to illustrate that more boldly than at the General Motors Technical Facility in Warren, MI.
Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City
The CBS Building in New York City, or Black Rock, is an imposing 38-story building of black marble. Leaning away from the glass and concrete construction of the time, Saarinen wanted to create something with a dense, strong feeling.
Eero Saarinen and Aline Louchheim's Shared Ambition
As Eero Saarinen struggled to maintain his relationship with his wife, his relationship with Aline Louchheim and their shared professional ambition bloomed.
Aline Louchheim and Eero Saarinen
Aline Louchheim, an art critic at the New York Times, quickly developed a strong relationship with Eero Saarinen.
Conquering gravity with Saarinen at the TWA Flight Center
At TWA, we tried to design a building in which the architecture itself would express the drama and excitement of travel. In a way, this is man's desire to conquer gravity.
How Eero Saarinen Imagined the Ingalls Rink at Yale
In a time of modernist architecture, Eero Saarinen broke the mold by creating emotionally compelling buildings. When designing the Ingalls Rink for Yale's hockey team, Saarinen used suspended cables to create a fluid-looking roof and a truly unique space.
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