American Masters: Rothko: Pictures Must be Miraculous

Mark Rothko is considered one of the most renowned figures of the Abstract Expressionists, though he refused to adhere to any art movement. For Rothko, both painting viewing of his work was considered a spiritual experience. This film profiles the life and work of a man who often wrestled with great sadness even as he transformed the course of American art with his uncompromising vision. Producers: Julie Sacks, Eric Slade