In the Making | Season 1
Season 1 of this documentary shorts series from American Masters and Firelight Media follows eight emerging cultural icons – creators who bring insight and originality to their craft – on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines.
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio: This Is the Way We Rise
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio is a Kanaka Maoli wahine poet, activist, and academic.
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio: This Is the Way We Rise
Vincent Valdez: The Beginning is Near
Artist Vincent Valdez emphasizes under-examined historical narratives in his work.
Vincent Valdez: The Beginning is Near
Maia Cruz Palileo: Becoming the Moon
Maia Cruz Palileo is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of migration.
Maia Cruz Palileo: Becoming the Moon
Damon Davis: Apologue for the Darkest Gods
A look into the art of award-winning, post-disciplinary artist Damon Davis.
Damon Davis: Apologue for the Darkest Gods
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New Chief
The Grammy-nominated musician from New Orleans defies the expectations of jazz music.
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New Chief
Bunky Echo-Hawk: The Resistance
How the reality of Native Americans inspires Pawnee artist Bunky Echo-Hawk's work.
Bunky Echo-Hawk: The Resistance
Explore the music of Anik Khan, the Bangladesh-born, Queens, NY-raised hip-hop artist.