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Half the Sky: One Girl's Long Road to School and Safety in S

Agnes Libbi Smith lost her father during the civil war in Sierra Leone and her mother when she was 13 years old. Finding herself homeless, Agnes was physically abused and raped by a teacher who promised her an education. Finally breaking free and seeking help at the Rainbo Center with Amie Kandeh and the International Rescue Committee, Agnes hopes to become a doctor and help others.
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Season 25 Episode 2
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Season 24 Episode 16
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Conservative beliefs have defined them. Now they’re championing their LGBTQ+ children.
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Season 24 Episode 15
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A woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse and confront generational trauma.
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Season 24 Episode 14
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What happens when a filmmaker helps his half brother search for his missing mother?
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Season 24 Episode 13
Matter of Mind: My ALS
Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
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Season 24 Episode 7
The Picture Taker
Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.
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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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Hazing
Hazing reveals the tradition of underground rituals that are abusive and sometimes deadly.
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Season 19 Episode 12
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Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who led the fight for racial and labor justice.
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Season 14 Episode 5
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The rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black cultural identity.
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