American Masters, Hopper: An American Love Story

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 9 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 2 AM

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):

Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 8 PM
Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 PM
 

Best known for iconic and cryptic works including “Nighthawks,” “Chop Suey” and “House by the Railroad,” realist painter Edward Hopper has inspired countless artists and filmmakers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Ridley Scott to the creators of “The Simpsons.” But little is known about Hopper’s own influences. This documentary reveals the man behind the brush and explores how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career.

Featuring a generous selection of Hopper’s evocative images, revealing research and rare archival footage, “Hopper: An American Love Story” offers an exploration into the artist’s complex life and how he became an enigmatic yet wildly popular artist.