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American Masters

American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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Martin Scorsese
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Peter Bogdanovich
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Tony Bennett
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Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

The life and career of Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wisel, who authored 57 books, taught as a university professor, and championed human rights over his decades-long career.

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Awards

  • 2006 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in News and Information - nominated
  • 1990 - Grand Jury Prize - Documentary - nominated
  • 1990 - Grand Jury Prize - Documentary - nominated
  • 2001 - WGA Award (TV) - Documentary - Other Than Current Events - nominated

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