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Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work. This ongoing series from American Masters showcases cultural trailblazers through short-form storytelling.

Jamie Diaz is a trans woman and artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men's prison in Texas.
Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.
David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," a land art installation confronting climate change.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Anita and Jay Kaufman, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Charina Endowment Fund, The Marc Haas Foundation and public television viewers.
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
Extras
Discover how Nationwide’s 40-story "Happy Holidays" light display lights up downtown Columbus!
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As porch piracy grows, how to keep your package deliveries safe this holiday season
A therapist’s advice for dealing with the pain of family estrangement during the holidays
Seasonal vendors bring Christmas trees to the sidewalks of New York City
Major takeaways from this week’s chaotic, last-minute funding deal in Congress
News Wrap: Germany mourns victims of Christmas market attack
Ravages of war in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria leave millions of children in dire need
What to know about a surge of walking pneumonia cases among young children
Conservation groups try to save tiny deer in the Florida Keys from a warming planet