PBS SoCal Original series Artbound, Earth Focus and Lost LA honored with most nominations; plus, nominations for television journalist and photojournalist of the year.
Five all-new documentaries debut highlighting Pride and Juneteenth content including new American Masters spotlighting GRAMMY ® winner Janis Ian alongside today’s most influential cultural trailblazers in the arts.
The documentary examines the opportunities and challenges of growing older in the U.S. and investigates the most prominent issues facing aging adults today.
Curated programming features American Masters documentary on Disney animator Tyrus Wong, actor Daniel Dae Kim in Great Performances “Yellow Face” and photographer Michael Jang in INDEPENDENT LENS “Who Is Michael Jang?”
Artbound's documentary “Chinatown Punk Wars” wins the Sam Rubin Award for Best Entertainment Reporting after receiving three nominations for the acclaimed regional arts & culture series.
Additional Earth Month highlights include Wildlife on the Edge featuring mountain lion P-22 and other diverse wildlife in the mountains around LA, narrated by Beau Bridges, The Future of Nature narrated by Uma Thurman and Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World narrated by Pedro Pascal.
Films include "Everest," the highest-grossing IMAX® documentary film of all time, "Coral Reef Adventure," an exploration of the vibrant ecosystems of South Pacific coral reefs and "Ireland," a journey through Ireland’s stunning landscapes and rich heritage.