1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

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. 3 July 1989. 90 min

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

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. 10 July 1989. 90 min

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

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. 31 July 1989. 90 min

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

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. 14 August 1989. 90 min

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

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. 17 August 1989. 90 min

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

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. 11 September 1989. 90 min

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

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. 18 September 1989. 90 min

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

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. 25 September 1989. 90 min

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

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. 15 November 1989. 90 min

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

10. Milos Forman: Portrait

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. 20 December 1989. 90 min

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.