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Flood

Season 27 Episode 15

Returning home to California’s Inland Empire, filmmaker Katy Scoggin seeks to reconnect with her estranged father, who works as an elementary science teacher. He is the only evangelical left in the family, and as they face their differences on faith, family, and belonging, their journey becomes a portrait of empathy and resilience. Together, they find new ways to listen and bridge divides.

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Wednesday Jul 15, 5:30 PM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
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Saturday Jul 18, 10:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus
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