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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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A woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse and confront generational trauma.

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What happens when a filmmaker helps his half brother search for his missing mother?

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Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.

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Modern women in China keep alive the tradition of Nüshu, a secret written language.

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How Vegas activist Ruby Duncan's grassroots movement of moms fought for guaranteed income.

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A supervised drug injection site gives hope to a community ravaged by fentanyl deaths.

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The people of Pahokee rise “outta the muck” to celebrate family history and football.

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Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.

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Five queer comic book artists journey from the underground comix scene to the mainstream.

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The passage of the first-ever reparations bill for Black Americans stirs up a debate.

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A Venezuelan youth orchestra tests the power of music amidst poverty and politics.

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A dancer paralyzed with a spinal cord injury adapts to life with a disability.