Monthly Archives: September 2015

Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey Debuts on American Masters

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Before Mexican-American photographer Pedro E. Guerrero died in September 2012 at age 95, he agreed to be filmed by filmmakers Raymond Telles and Yvan Iturriaga. Their hour-long film profile, incorporating Guerrero’s gracious commentary, American Masters–Pedro E. Guerrero:  A Photographer’s Journey, finally debuts on … Continue reading →

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American Experience Tackles Walt Disney on PBS

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Walt Disney always reminded me of my childhood pediatrician. And that was a very good thing. Not only did they look alike, but both men were, in fact, passionate healers who never lost their ability to speak to the needs of children… … Continue reading →

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Tennis Legend Althea Gibson Profiled on American Masters

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Sometimes it’s best to turn a blind eye to a film’s missteps and focus instead on the relevance and timeliness of its subject matter. That’s definitely the case with Althea, the latest installment in PBS THIRTEEN’s American Masters’ series premiering tonight, Friday, September 4, … Continue reading →

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