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Find the Unexpected on Monday Nights
Find the unexpected - Monday nights on PBS! On Antiques Roadshow and Market Warriors, join real-life treasure hunters who reveal the hidden stories behind heirlooms and collectibles. Then, on Independent Lens, discover extraordinary people through the unique access of independent filmmakers, and challenge your view of the world. Monday nights on PBS. You’ll be glad you tuned in!
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1:24:21
How public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.
1:22:07
The syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond.
1:24:52
The coming-of-age story and rise of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy.
1:24:55
Father and son bond on an ambitious 350-mile bike ride in this portrait of familial love.
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1:25:02
How the turbulent history of her architect father's iconic building reflects Brazil's own struggles.
1:23:21
A filmmaker returns to her hometown on the U.S.-Mexico border to reflect on growing up fronterizo.
1:24:40
How a small hunger strike against solitary confinement turned into a massive statewide protest.
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1:25:25
A champion grass dancer returns home after 13 years to reconnect with his Indigenous culture.
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1:16:04
The rise and fall of the NFT phenomenon that transformed the art world.
48:03
The final episode of Dallas, 2019 poses the question: What does it mean to be alive?
54:56
A judge and a D.A. both aim to bring reform and empathy to a complex and disparate justice system.
50:23
Three diverse spirits with longstanding Texas roots struggle with their place in the world.