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Half the Sky: Jane Ngori Turns a House into a Home in Kenya

Olivia Wilde and Nicholas Kristof arrive at Kaputei, some 60 KM from Nairobi to see the housing community set up by Jamii Bora. They are both initially skeptical about what this area can provide since it is so far for the women to travel to earn a living. However, after seeing Jane Ngori's house and celebrating her son Moses's 9th birthday, they change their minds.
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Season 25 Episode 4
A Town Called Victoria | Episode 1
A Texas town is thrown into the national spotlight when a local mosque erupts in flames.
Three Chaplains
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Season 25 Episode 3
Three Chaplains
Muslim chaplains advocate for equality in the military.
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Season 24 Episode 16
Mama Bears
Conservative beliefs have defined them. Now they’re championing their LGBTQ+ children.
Silent Beauty
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Season 24 Episode 15
Silent Beauty
A woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse and confront generational trauma.
Sam Now
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Season 24 Episode 14
Sam Now
What happens when a filmmaker helps his half brother search for his missing mother?
Matter of Mind: My ALS
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Season 24 Episode 13
Matter of Mind: My ALS
Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
The Picture Taker
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Season 24 Episode 7
The Picture Taker
Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.
Children of Las Brisas
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Season 24 Episode 4
Children of Las Brisas
A Venezuelan youth orchestra tests the power of music amidst poverty and politics.
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Season 19 Episode 12
Dolores
Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who led the fight for racial and labor justice.
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Season 14 Episode 5
Soul Food Junkies
The rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black cultural identity.
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