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Season 4
July 3, 1989

Season 4

01. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

1h 30min
July 3, 1989

02. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

1h 30min
July 10, 1989

03. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

1h 30min
July 31, 1989

04. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

1h 30min
August 14, 1989

05. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

1h 30min
August 17, 1989

06. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

1h 30min
September 11, 1989

07. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

1h 30min
September 18, 1989

08. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

1h 30min
September 25, 1989

09. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

1h 30min
November 15, 1989

10. Milos Forman: Portrait

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

1h 30min
December 20, 1989