Accessible American Masters episodes streaming now
Building upon American Masters’ commitment to present programming for, by and about disabled communities, all of our documentaries released in 2024 feature enhanced accessibility, including large open captions, on-screen American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, Audio Description (AD) and Extended Audio Description (EAD). In honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the following American Masters documentaries are available to stream through October.
- Click here for American Masters episodes with on-screen ASL
- Click here for American Masters episodes with EAD + OC [For more PBS content available with audio description visit the PBS Hub.]
For more accessible content exploring disability history, explore RENEGADES, a new documentary series showcasing the lives and cultural contributions of little-known historical figures with disabilities. New episodes release every Tuesday through October.
Documentaries Available with ASL Interpretation
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined [ASL]
Explore the story of Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez, who burst onto the literary scene and blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames [ASL]
Explore the story of director, screenwriter and producer Blake Edwards, known for cinema classics such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and the “Pink Panther” series.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley [ASL]
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr. See how the author and commentator, one of the foremost public intellectuals in American history, galvanized the modern conservative movement.
HOPPER: An American love story [ASL + AD]
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works. Known for “Nighthawks” and other evocative paintings of American life, Hopper has left a lasting impression on our culture. Meet the man behind the brush, and see how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career.
Moynihan [ASL]
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Becoming Helen Keller [EAD, ASL + OC]
Revisit the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.
Protactile: A Language of Touch [ASL + AD]
Join author and disability rights advocate Rebecca Alexander as she meets the founders and educators of Protactile, a language based solely on touch. Historically, DeafBlind people have been limited to using interpreters to communicate. With Protactile, one-on-one and group conversations are not only possible, but they also allow for deeper and more meaningful connection.
Renegades Pilot: Kitty O’Neil [ASL + AD]
In this new digital series, musician and disability inclusion advocate Lachi explores the cultural contributions of people with disabilities and how they transformed America. This pilot episode investigates the amazing life and accomplishments of deaf stunt legend and speed racer Kitty O’Neil.
Renegades – Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [ASL + OC]
The story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction by editing and publishing books from sci-fi writers such as Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick and George Lucas’ “Star Wars” in novel form. See how science fiction narratives, through their speculative and imaginative nature, offer a more inclusive and equitable lens through which to redefine disability.
Documentaries Available with Extended Audio Description + OC
Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined [EAD + OC]
Explore the story of Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez, who burst onto the literary scene and blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames [EAD + OC]
Explore the story of director, screenwriter and producer Blake Edwards, known for cinema classics such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and the “Pink Panther” series.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley [EAD + OC]
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr. See how the author and commentator, one of the foremost public intellectuals in American history, galvanized the modern conservative movement.
HOPPER: An American love story [EAD + OC]
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works. Known for “Nighthawks” and other evocative paintings of American life, Hopper has left a lasting impression on our culture. Meet the man behind the brush, and see how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career.
Moynihan [EAD + OC]
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Protactile: A Language of Touch [EAD + OC]
Join author and disability rights advocate Rebecca Alexander as she meets the founders and educators of Protactile, a language based solely on touch. Historically, DeafBlind people have been limited to using interpreters to communicate. With Protactile, one-on-one and group conversations are not only possible, but they also allow for deeper and more meaningful connection.
Renegades – Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [EAD + OC]
The story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction by editing and publishing books from sci-fi writers such as Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick and George Lucas’ “Star Wars” in novel form. See how science fiction narratives, through their speculative and imaginative nature, offer a more inclusive and equitable lens through which to redefine disability.
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