American Masters

A selection of films for you to stream and enjoy right now.

Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.

Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.

A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation.

Author Angela Garbes reflects on the relationship of parenthood to the arts, connecting four short films from "In the Making."

Michael Kantor, executive producer of "American Masters" and director of "Quincy Jones: In The Pocket," reflects on his friendship with Quincy Jones on the music mogul's 90th birthday.

Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood.

Ethan Lim's "culinary futurism" imagines how Cambodian cuisine might have evolved had the civil war not paused its growth.

Visual artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration for his paintings from current events and from his hometown of Detroit.

See how the poet's life experience as a U.S. immigrant farm worker shaped his unique vision of the power of poetry.

Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.

Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.

Read an exclusive excerpt from "Not Your China Doll" by Katie Gee Salisbury.

Maryland artist David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," an outdoor arts installation that confronts global climate change.

Author Stephen Graham Jones writes about carving space for Native representation in media, inspired by Lily Gladstone's standing ovation at Cannes.

What keeps Walshy Fire burning?