The complete story of the Berlin games - the early plans, the Nazi takeover, the purge of Jews from German athletics and the grand spectacle itself.
Episode one of Great Migrations covers the first wave of the Great Migration (1910-1940).
Go beyond the legend and meet the woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. One of the greatest freedom fighters in U.S. history, Tubman was an Underground Railroad conductor, a Civil War scout, and a spy.
Bring It Home tells the story of five Ohioan families at a crossroads after the sudden closing of the GM Lordstown auto plant. The decision by GM forces thousands of families in the Mahoning Valley to decide between taking a transfer to an out-of-state plant, or staying put. If they stay, they risk losing their employment, health and retirement benefits. As they wrestle these tough choices, they are left wondering why a company recording billions in profits is shuttering factories.
GOLDEN MOON: A young Kyrgyz girl named Altynai works as a truck driver - a male-dominated and physically demanding job - as a way to pay for her medical school at Columbia University. OVER THE WALL: Nine seconds, it's about all you have. Welcome to the fast-paced world of a NASCAR pit crew. Over the Wall is an immersive film following Brehanna Daniels, the first Black woman pit crew member and tire changer in NASCAR, as she works her way back from injury to participate in the Daytona 500, the sport's biggest race. A testament to the power of perseverance and what it takes to be a trailblazer.
National Teachers Academy (NTA) is a top-ranked, high-performing elementary school in a growing south side Chicago neighborhood. As the neighborhood gentrifies, a wealthy parents group seeks to close NTA and replace it with a high school campus.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the most-watched cooking show on public television, the cast of America's Test Kitchen is hosting a party! In "America's Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years," hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison and the test cooks highlight the food, science, kitchen ingenuity, and fun that have made the show a fan favorite for over 600 episodes and bring viewers behind-the-scenes to see how it all gets made.
Join neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Genova to discover ways to enhance brain health for the rest of your life. Packed with actionable, science-backed steps, the program is a roadmap for improving brain health through lifelong learning.
From the romantic mood of Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' to the dramatic emotions of Orff's 'O Fortuna', CLASSICAL REWIND visits the greatest compositions and composers of all time. The program weaves the stories of their works with visual interpretations of the music set to iconic images of nature, fantasy, historical locations, architecture and art. Interviews with contemporary performers in both the classical and popular arenas offer shared musical memories and personal favorites. The program is designed to reach both long-time music lovers as well as those beginning the journey of exploring the masterworks. For many, this is the music they grew up enjoying and appreciating. For others, the melodies are recognizable from movies, television, commercials and even Fourth of July celebrations. Classical Rewind explores the origins of the music, stories and anecdotes about the composers and their works, and how so many of the classics have become part of our common culture.
Bring It Home tells the story of five Ohioan families at a crossroads after the sudden closing of the GM Lordstown auto plant. The decision by GM forces thousands of families in the Mahoning Valley to decide between taking a transfer to an out-of-state plant, or staying put. If they stay, they risk losing their employment, health and retirement benefits. As they wrestle these tough choices, they are left wondering why a company recording billions in profits is shuttering factories.
GOLDEN MOON: A young Kyrgyz girl named Altynai works as a truck driver - a male-dominated and physically demanding job - as a way to pay for her medical school at Columbia University. OVER THE WALL: Nine seconds, it's about all you have. Welcome to the fast-paced world of a NASCAR pit crew. Over the Wall is an immersive film following Brehanna Daniels, the first Black woman pit crew member and tire changer in NASCAR, as she works her way back from injury to participate in the Daytona 500, the sport's biggest race. A testament to the power of perseverance and what it takes to be a trailblazer.
Explore the stories and contributions of Black jockeys, trainers, owners, and grooms.
The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.
A weekly showcase bringing the best international documentaries from around the globe to an American audience. Presented on WORLD Channel and told with authentic voices, these stories will surprise, inform, and delight. DOC WORLD is a unique and contemporary window into the realities of people and societies from many nations. This is our viewers' passport into the world's films that they cannot see anywhere else.
Explore the stories and contributions of Black jockeys, trainers, owners, and grooms.