Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Loves Songs
In this episode of American Masters: Creative Spark, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus talks about love songs for her new album, "Forever is a Feeling."
The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]
This version contains extended audio description and large open captions. Learn about jazz virtuoso and screen superstar Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own television show. An early civil rights pioneer, she faced down the Red Scare at the risk of losing her career and was a champion for equality.
The Disappearance of Miss Scott [ASL]
This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation. Learn about jazz virtuoso and screen superstar Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own television show. An early civil rights pioneer, she faced down the Red Scare at the risk of losing her career and was a champion for equality.
Isabella Rossellini compares her acting and modeling
On October 25th, 1994, Isabella Rossellini sat down with director Helen Whitney for a discussion on how Richard Avedon helped her overcome her prejudice of becoming a model, her fruitful career in modeling and the beauty behind good photographs. Interview conducted for "Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light" (1996).
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]
This version contains extended audio description and large open captions. Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today.
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]
This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation. Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today.
Quincy Jones explains how he got started in music
On July 24th, 2001, Quincy Jones sat down with Michael Kantor, director of "American Masters — Quincy Jones: In The Pocket" (2001), to discuss Jones' early career, his friendships with Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra, and how he defines himself and a fulfilling life.
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [Extended Audio Description + OC]
This version contains extended audio description and large open captions. The story of a Black Panther Party member and founder of the East Oakland Center for Independent Living, who had multiple sclerosis and used a wheelchair. Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement, which laid the groundwork for the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [ASL + OC]
This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation and open captions. The story of a Black Panther Party member and founder of the East Oakland Center for Independent Living, who had multiple sclerosis and used a wheelchair. Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement, which laid the groundwork for the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care
The story of a Black Panther Party member and founder of the East Oakland Center for Independent Living, who had multiple sclerosis and used a wheelchair. Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement, which laid the groundwork for the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [ASL + OC]
This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation and open captions. An African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century, Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908) was blind from birth and likely autistic. Although born into slavery, Wiggins was the first African American to perform at the White House, and toured throughout the U.S., South America, and Europe.
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [Extended Audio Description + OC]
This version contains extended audio description and open captions. An African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century, Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908) was blind from birth and likely autistic. Although born into slavery, Wiggins was the first African American to perform at the White House, and toured throughout the U.S., South America, and Europe.
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future
An African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century, Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908) was blind from birth and likely autistic. Although born into slavery, Wiggins was the first African American to perform at the White House, and toured throughout the U.S., South America, and Europe.
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy
The story of a street musician, born with a condition that left her limbs unusable. In 1975, Tate Harrington won a custody battle against the Philadelphia Department of Child Welfare, which sought to take away her infant daughter, claiming that she could not provide adequate care. See how Tate Harrington’s fight to be a mother and earn an independent living was a revolutionary act.
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [ASL + OC]
This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation and open captions. The story of a street musician, born with a condition that left her limbs unusable. In 1975, Tate Harrington won a custody battle against the Philadelphia Department of Child Welfare, which sought to take away her infant daughter. See how Tate Harrington’s fight to be a mother was a revolutionary act.
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy [Extended Audio Description + OC]
This version contains extended audio description and large open captions. The story of a street musician, born with a condition that left her limbs unusable. In 1975, Tate Harrington won a custody battle against the Philadelphia Department of Child Welfare, which sought to take away her infant daughter. See how Tate Harrington’s fight to be a mother was a revolutionary act.
Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [ASL + OC]
This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation and open captions. Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who was injured in battle during World War II, resulting in the amputation of his right arm. Inouye championed the cause of justice and equality for all Americans, including people living with disabilities.
Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [Extended Audio Description + OC]
This version contains extended audio description and large open captions. Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who was injured in battle during World War II, resulting in the amputation of his right arm. Inouye championed the cause of justice and equality for all Americans, including people living with disabilities.
Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service
Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who was injured in battle during World War II, resulting in the amputation of his right arm. Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his lifelong public service, Inouye championed the cause of justice and equality for all Americans, including people living with disabilities.
Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [ASL + OC]
This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation and open captions. Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction by editing and publishing books from sci-fi writers such as Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov and Philip K. Dick. See how science fiction narratives offer a more inclusive and equitable lens through which to redefine disability.
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