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- A comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.
- A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
- A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.
- A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime.
- A documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.
- A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
- The hosts travel to various destinations around the world. As they do, you view their experiences and listen to their critiques along the way.
- Explore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.
- A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.
- An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.
- The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
- Originally intended to be kept a secret, the Pinocchio-like character becomes a publicly renowned superhero -- complete with devices like laser-firing fingers, uncanny hearing, and jet-powered boots -- all eventually used to repulse an alien invasion of Earth.
- Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
- The story of the creation of modern Country music.
- The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.
- The story of the most important American exploration expedition in American history and the participants in it.
- A biographical film about The United States' influential and profoundly enigmatic Founding Father.
- The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.
- This documentary chronicles the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The difficult construction process is described in interesting detail; later parts of the film interview current notables who describe the effects that the Brooklyn Bridge has had upon New York society and beyond.
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- Documentary look at the effects of globalization on Jamaican industry and agriculture.
- Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film confronts the myth of the "Forgotten War," documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.
- Documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Robinson's rise from humble beginnings to became an American hero and pivotal figure in American history are detailed.
- No one in recorded history has suffered a fate quite like Lafayette. Once, the most famous man in the world; today, few people know who he was or what he accomplished. It is time to re-evaluate his crucial role in America's independence.
- PBS NewsHour is an news show which shows news updates.
- A biography of the life and work of the American architect.
- The story of the Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. award for valor in combat - is told through personal accounts of bravery and daring.
- A biographical film about the acclaimed American humourist and author.
- A look back at one of the most turbulent decades of America's recent history, this documentary examines the political and cultural changes, from the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK to the rapidly escalating war in Vietnam to the wonder of the moon landing, that shaped the era and left an indelible mark on later decades.
- Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War: Waitstill Sharp, a Unitarian minister, and Martha Sharp, a trained social worker, in February 1939, boldly commit to a life-threatening mission in Europe to assist refugees.
- 1999TV-G8.0 (336)TV SeriesThe story of Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B. Anthony and their life long fight to bring equal rights to women.
- A roundtable discussion with journalist of the past week's major news events.
- The saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, the first man to cross the United States by automobile--in 1903!
- 20201h 30mTV-MA7.5 (2.4K)TV SpecialIn 2019 comedy great Dave Chappelle received the 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The event was held in a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Toasting Chappelle were a who's who of the entertainment industry.
- The adorable residents of Sylvanian Village always have lots of fun with their friends and families!
- Featuring the best recipes, testings, and tastings from Cook's Country.
- A documentary of 'The Bayou', a legendary music venue located in Washington, D.C. The documentary provides an in-depth history of the venue in the historic Georgetown neighborhood and its relationship with national and regional musicians of various genres who have either socialized at the venue or given noteworthy performances at the venue.
- America's desire for freedom and the open road resulted in the construction of thousands of highways during the Eisenhower administration. Through interviews, archival footage and photography, America's interstate highway system is revealed to have shaped every aspect of American life and affected the nation's history for better and for worse.
- "THE GOSPEL TRADITION: In Performance at the White House" showcases an evening in honor of gospel music and its profound influence on American music. Featured performers include Bishop Rance Allen, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Rodney Crowell, Aretha Franklin, Rhiannon Giddens, Emmylou Harris, Darlene Love, Lyle Lovett, Tamela Mann, the Morgan State University Choir and Michelle Williams.
- A documentary. that is a follow-up of sorts to _"American Family, An" (1973)_, follows the life of Lance Loud, the son of the Loud family who came out on air, unprecedented on broadcast television. The show documents his life since til his death of AIDS and Hepatitis C in December of 2001.
- A student group called Otpor! ("Resistance!" in Serbian) forms part of the nonviolent opposition movement that toppled the regime of Slobodan Milosevic.
- An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Jon Stewart, recipient of the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
- Correspondents report on important news events of the day. Their daily reports are also available online and on radio.
- The Senate Watergate hearings got underway May 17 and were the major focus of Watergate developments during the summer. A parade of clean-cut, young, contrite former CRP and White House aides appeared, some to admit perjury during earlier investigations. They drew a picture of political sabotage that went far beyond Watergate, motivated by extreme loyalty to Nixon and by a belief that any tactics against people who had supported anti-Vietnam war demonstrations were acceptable. Perhaps the most important revelation of the committee hearings came as a result of closed-session questioning of Alexander P. Butterfield, that the President's offices were equipped with a special voice-activated system which tape recorded all conversations. The existence of the tapes entirely changed the Watergate case; presumably the evidence existed to prove or disprove Dean's allegations.
- This two-part Emmy-nominated series explores one of the 20th century's most important but least understood stories: how nonviolent power has overcome oppression and authoritarian rule all over the world. Part 1 contains the India, Nashville and South Africa segments. A Force More Powerful has been translated into more than a dozen languages and inspired millions around the world, from Burma to Cuba to Belarus.
- This documentary series looks at the evolution of specific character types appearing on American primetime episodic television from post WWII to the early twenty-first century. These characters were often a reflection of the times and often shaped by world events such as WWII, the Vietnam War and 9/11, but some also influenced behavior and attitudes, especially of such characterizations in future television shows. Landmark characterizations are presented and the reasons for them being landmarks are discussed.