American Masters - Season 33

Meet James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist behind the double helix as he confronts his complex legacy. With unprecedented access to Watson and his family, "American Masters: Decoding Watson" explores his life, achievements, controversies and contradictions.

Sammy Davis, Jr. had an indisputably legendary career that was vast in scope and scale. His life was also complex, complicated and contradictory. Davis strove to achieve the American Dream in a time of racial prejudice and shifting political territory. A veteran of increasingly outdated show business traditions, he worked tirelessly to stay relevant, even as he frequently found himself caught between the bigotry of white America and the distaste of black America. In addition, Davis was the most public black figure to embrace Judaism, tying his identity to that of another persecuted minority. Featuring exclusive interviews with Billy Crystal, Norman Lear, Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Kim Novak, as well as never-before-seen photos from Davis' vast personal collection and rare footage from his performances in television, film and concert, American Masters – Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me explores the life and art of a uniquely gifted entertainer whose trajectory paralleled the major flashpoints of American society, from the Great Depression through the 1980s.

See how country star Charley Pride used music to triumph over prejudice and injustice.

Experience the power of song in the fight for equality through the feminist singer-activist's story.

Discover the man behind the award.

Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand.

Explore the six-decade career of four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally.

Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors in the world, Robert Shaw.

Explore the legacy of the feminist author who transformed U.S. literature with her science fiction.

Discover the life of charismatic Puerto Rican actor Raul Julia, known for his versatile roles.

Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history, and now fetch millions.