Back to Show
American Masters
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
Anna May Wong, the first Asian American woman movie star, had a long and varied career spanning silent and sound film, stage, radio, and television, while resisting racism and typecasting in Hollywood, and the practice of having white actors in yellow face play the roles of Asian characters.
Support Provided By
Season
1:23:57
Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
1:23:35
Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
1:40:39
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
53:03
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
54:31
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:22:29
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
1:22:12
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
1:22:45
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:33:44
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:29:31
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:45:01
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.