Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.
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Fri, 6/12 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
Sat, 6/13 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
Sat, 6/20 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
Sat, 6/20 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
Mon, 6/22 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
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.
Tue, 6/23 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Martin Scorsese's film biography of Bob Dylan includes archival footage of the singer's childhood and life on the road.