Archive Highlights
Watch curated interviews from The American Masters Digital Archive. The full collection includes over 1,000 hours of never-before-seen, raw interviews: a treasure trove of the movers and shakers of American culture, including Maya Angelou, Patti Smith, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Matthew Broderick, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers, Dionne Warwick, Lee Grant, Sidney Lumet, Betty White and many others.
Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford
Martin Scorsese discusses how John Ford's films have impacted his career.
Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford
How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music
Harry Belafonte speaks about Paul Robeson and Black culture in music.
How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music
Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks' intrinsically American comedy
Tracey Ullman discusses the joys of working with Mel Brooks.
Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks' intrinsically American comedy
Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5
Baayork Lee discusses starring on Broadway at age 5 and working with Richard Rodgers.
Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5
I. M. Pei shares his thoughts on the relationship between sculpture and scale.
I. M. Pei on sculpture
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement.
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard
Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor.
Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene.
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences
Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences.
Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences
Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence
Herbie Hancock discusses the producer's career and influence in the music industry.
Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence
Gloria Naylor on the American dream
Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
Gloria Naylor on the American dream
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.