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In The Making | Season 2

What happens when an artist holds up a mirror to the world? This documentary shorts series from American Masters and Firelight Media follows emerging cultural icons on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines. Across seven episodes, meet creatives who are making work that explores and influences American culture today.

Video thumbnail: American Masters Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures

American Masters

Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures

Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia.

Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures

Video thumbnail: American Masters Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow

American Masters

Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow

Artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration from current events and his hometown of Detroit.

Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow

Video thumbnail: American Masters Walshy Fire: Pull Up

American Masters

Walshy Fire: Pull Up

Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.

Walshy Fire: Pull Up

Video thumbnail: American Masters Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On

American Masters

Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On

A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez.

Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology

American Masters

Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology

Ojibwe artist Jonathan Thunder explores the mythic inspirations of his surrealist work.

Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology

Video thumbnail: American Masters Sydney G. James: How We See Us

American Masters

Sydney G. James: How We See Us

Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.

Sydney G. James: How We See Us

Video thumbnail: American Masters Lily Gladstone: Far Out There

American Masters

Lily Gladstone: Far Out There

Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood.

Lily Gladstone: Far Out There

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