Episode

American Masters: Robert Motherwell and the New York School

Name: American Masters: Robert Motherwell and the New York School
Released: 1991-08-26
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

American MastersSeason 61991-08-26

Overview

A biography of the artist Motherwell and the growth of abstract expressionism in New York City.

Details

Series: American Masters
Season: Season 6
Episode: Episode 7
Air date: 1991-08-26
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

Robert Motherwell and the New York School is Episode 7 in Season 6 of American Masters. It aired on 1991-08-26. The runtime is 90 min.

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