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Iberia's Woodlands: Life on the Edge
2021
star 10In this 2-episode documentary series, we will see the challenges to which the forest dweller must battle each day to survive. When at certain times of the year the environmental conditions harden, the competition and rivalry put them all to the test, A mix of adaptation and luck will decide who manages to survive.Blue Sky Metropolis
2019
Blue Sky Metropolis
2019
Four-part documentary miniseries showcasing a century of aerospace in Southern California and exploring the intersection of aerospace and Southern California from multiple perspectives.In the Mix
2005
In the Mix
2005
In the Mix is the Emmy award-winning evergreen series for young adults that covers a wide variety of critical issues and provides useful life skill information. Now available as educational DVDs.Soundbreaking
2016
star 7.5Explore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than 160 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists of all time, Soundbreaking explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives.Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia
0000
Bitter Rivals illuminates the essential history - and profound ripple effect - of Iran and Saudi Arabia's power struggle. It draws on scores of interviews with political, religious and military leaders, militia commanders, diplomats, and policy experts, painting American television's most comprehensive picture of a feud that has reshaped the Middle East.Donna's Day
1997
Donna's Day
1997
Hosted by parenting expert Donna Erickson, this family series is committed to strengthening family ties, creating family traditions, and building self-esteem in children through fun and easy projects for parents and caregivers to do with kids. As a nationally recognized expert on parenting, an author, a former teacher, and the mother of three, Ms. Erickson's can-do enthusiasm helps parents feel more imaginative, more capable, and more resourceful. Discover new activities and adventures that your family can experience together.Sessions at West 54th
1997
Sessions at West 54th was an American television program that featured music performances, and was in some ways a pop music variation on the theme set by the long-lived Austin City Limits, though the featured musicians represented a number of musical genres. It was called Sessions at West 54th because it was taped at Sony Music Studios on West 54th Street in Manhattan. It was produced for public television syndicator American Program Service and was carried on many public television stations. It first aired in most places on July 5, 1997, when it was included in the Saturday late-night lineup of stations covering 85% of the country. After the program ended, an edited for commercial television version also aired on the commercial Trio cable television network.Future of Work
2021
Future of Work
2021
Explore monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. Employment is part of the American Dream. Will the future provide opportunities for jobs that sustain families and the nation?Antiques Roadshow Recut
2020
A new bite-sized way to enjoy America’s favorite treasure hunt: Antiques Roadshow Recut features half-hour episodes, packed full of favorite finds and paced for maximum entertainment!Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution
2003
Two thousand years ago, in the Roman province of Judea, Jesus was crucified by imperial troops. Thousands before him had suffered the same fate. But unlike his predecessors on the cross, Jesus did not disappear from history. Instead, his memory was kept alive by a small band of Jews - men and women who held fast to their conviction that Jesus was the Messiah.The Voyage of the Mimi
1984
star 4.5The Voyage of the Mimi and The Second Voyage of the Mimi are groundbreaking programs created by The Bank Street College of Education. They were among the first multimedia materials to use interactive technologies in an inquiry-based, integrated approach to teaching and learning for the middle grades, with an emphasis on science and mathematics. They consist of video, software, and print materials, including lesson plans, hands-on activities, and student-directed and collaborative projects. The 13 video episodes of The Voyage of the Mimi take students and teachers on a scientific expedition to study whales. The 12 video episodes of The Second Voyage tell the story of archaeologists in search of a lost Mayan city. The videos consist of dramatic episodes paired with a related documentary-style "expeditions." The dramatic episodes present an exciting, reality-based adventure/drama. The expeditions visit real places to witness scientists at work.PBS NEWSHOUR: America at a Crossroads with Judy Woodruff
2023
Judy Woodruff explores the forces driving Americans apart and what might be done to reverse these trends.9 Months That Made You
2016
star 7Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. This breakthrough series follows the gestation process, using state-of-the-art CGI to reveal the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. Across three episodes we chart how 100 trillion cells come together to make each of us a unique individual. The way you smile, the environments you thrive in, the color of your eyes – everything about you depends on an elaborate dance of biology that happens hidden away in the womb, all timed to precision. But by using the latest scientific research and advances in medicine, we can now reveal this hidden world in forensic detail. Zeroing in on milestones along the road to creation – where critical events in your miraculous assembly can change your life forever.Adventures with Purpose
2007
Richard Bangs journeys across the planet in search of ecological challenges and ecological solutions.Sister Wendy's American Collection
2001
Sister Wendy Beckett, a cloistered nun and Oxford-educated art scholar, takes an art appreciation tour across America, visiting six major art museums in this 6-hours documentary series from PBS.Faces of America
2010
star 8Faces of America is a four-part Public Broadcasting Service Public television television series hosted by Professor Henry Louis Gates. The series originally aired February 10 – March 3, 2010 from 8–9 p.m. ET. In Australia, this program aired on SBS One each Sunday at 7:30pm from 9 -30 January 2011. It uses genealogical research and genetics to find the family history of 12 Americans: Elizabeth Alexander, Mario Batali, Stephen Colbert, Louise Erdrich, Malcolm Gladwell, Eva Longoria, Yo-Yo Ma, Mike Nichols, Queen Noor of Jordan, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Meryl Streep, and Kristi Yamaguchi. In the series finale, Gates explored the emerging use of full genome sequencing to understand personal ancestry and health, by learning what might be inferred from his whole genome sequence, and that of his father, through in-depth analysis by a personal genomics company and the Broad Institute. In 2012, PBS aired another miniseries entitled Finding Your Roots also examining questions of genealogy and genetics, and hosted by GatFirst Civilizations
2018
star 7.7Using the latest in archaeology, anthropology and genetics, this series tells the story of where the modern world began. Incorporating studies of artifacts, renowned sites of archaeological interest and interviews with leading experts, it moves around the geographic zones of the world, exploring how and why civilization first sparked into life.Up and Coming
1980
Up and Coming
1980
Up and Coming is an American television drama series which aired on Public Broadcasting Service during the 1980-1981 season.Making Black America
2022
star 6A chronicle of the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people—beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. sits with noted scholars, politicians, cultural leaders, and old friends to discuss this world behind the color line and what it looks like today.How We Got to Now
2014
star 7.7How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.
