American Masters · SEASON 28
Salinger
Episode 2 · 2014-01-21
- Documentary
Episode overview
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, personal stories and moments from J.D. Salinger’s (1919 -2010) life and harrowing service in World War II, Salerno’s new director’s cut expands his intimate portrait of the enigmatic author of The Catcher in the Rye. Included are his relationship with Oona O'Neill, WWII experiences, and involvement with younger women - including writer Joyce Maynard. The documentary features archival footage and photos; and remarks from friends, colleagues and such admirers as John Cusack and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
90 minutes
Season 28 episodes
1. Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love2013-12-27
2. Salinger2014-01-21
3. Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth2014-02-07
4. A Fierce Green Fire2014-04-22
5. Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself2014-05-16
6. Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun2014-06-20
7. Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning2014-08-29
8. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work2014-09-23
9. The Boomer List2014-09-23
10. Bing Crosby Rediscovered2014-12-02
