José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

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The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist.

"American Masters - Orozco: Man of Fire" recreates the artist’s journey with footage of his greatest works; excerpts from his autobiography and letters; interviews with family members, renowned author Carlos Fuentes and esteemed American artists including Elizabeth Catlett, Will Barnet, and John Wilson. Weaving a rich tapestry of images and sound, the film evokes the artist’s distinctive style and opens a window into his inner life, passions and convictions.

The re-release of this documentary originally aired on October 7, 2023.

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Now in its 39th season on PBS, American Masters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories. Setting the standard for documentary film profiles, the series has earned widespread critical acclaim: 28 Emmy Awards—including 10 for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series and five for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special—two News & Documentary Emmys, 14 Peabodys, three Grammys, two Producers Guild Awards, an Oscar, and many other honors. To further explore the lives and works of more than 250 masters past and present, the American Masters website offers full episodes, film outtakes, filmmaker interviews, the podcast “American Masters: Creative Spark,” educational resources, digital original series and more. The series is a production of The WNET Group.