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Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
1h 30m

Episode 1

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows

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September 27, 2000

Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.

Mailer On Mailer
1h 30m

Episode 2

Mailer On Mailer

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October 4, 2000

The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.

On Cukor
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Episode 3

On Cukor

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November 22, 2000

A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.

Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
1h 30m

Episode 4

Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy

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December 3, 2000

The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.

Bob Marley: Rebel Music
1h 30m

Episode 5

Bob Marley: Rebel Music

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February 14, 2001

A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.

A Conversation with Gregory Peck
1h 30m

Episode 6

A Conversation with Gregory Peck

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April 9, 2001

Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.

Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
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Episode 7

Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye

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April 16, 2001

Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.

Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
1h 30m

Episode 8

Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians

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April 23, 2001

A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.