Season 24

E1. Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Jan 11, 2010 · 90m

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 music and race relations in America.

E2. I.M. Pei: Building China Modern

Mar 31, 2010 · 90m

The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.

E3. The Doors: When You're Strange

May 12, 2010 · 90m

A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.

E4. Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

Jun 21, 2010 · 90m

Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.

E5. Cachao: Uno Más

Sep 20, 2010 · 90m

A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.

E6. A Letter to Elia

Oct 4, 2010 · 90m

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.

E7. Lennon NYC

Nov 22, 2010 · 90m

A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.

E8. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

Dec 27, 2010 · 90m

A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.