American Masters.

American Masters

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach's far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. (120 minutes)

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Fri, 6/12 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. (120 minutes)

Sat, 6/13 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. (120 minutes)

Sat, 6/20 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. (120 minutes)

Sat, 6/20 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. (120 minutes)

Mon, 6/22 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Bob Dylan: No Direction Home

Exploring Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to rock star; looking at concert footage and press conferences from the 1960s; featuring interviews conducted with Allen Ginsberg, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and more. (120 minutes)

Tue, 6/23 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Bob Dylan: No Direction Home

Martin Scorsese's film biography of Bob Dylan includes archival footage of the singer's childhood and life on the road. (120 minutes)