Creative Spark

How do today’s masters create their art? "Creative Spark" presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film.

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American Masters

Michael Sarnoski: What Robin Hood and Folklore Tell Us About Ourselves Today

Filmmaker Michael Sarnoski breaks down his revisionist version of the Robin Hood story.

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Tyler James Williams on 30 Years of Acting and Protecting the Next Generation

Actor Tyler James Williams talks about his acting process and what drives his work.

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Why Atsuko Okatsuka’s Comedy Connects Across Cultures

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka returns to the show to talk about her creative process.

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Support for American Masters is provided by AARP, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Burton P. and Judith B. Resnick Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Jeffrey Katz and Beth Rogers, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Marc Haas Foundation, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Candace King Weir, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Laura Richards and Jim Naughton, Filomen M. Dagostino Foundation, André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, The Charina Endowment Fund, and public television viewers.