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Light of the Setting Sun

Light of the Setting Sun

Season 27 Episode 11
1:12:19
Natchez

Natchez

Season 27 Episode 10
1:25:40
BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing

BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing

Season 27 Episode 9
55:40
Disability Visibility

The Tallest Dwarf

Season 27 Episode 8
1:25:55
Inside Our Legal System

Keep Quiet and Forgive

Season 27 Episode 7
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African American and Proud

The Inquisitor

Season 27 Episode 6
1:25:31
The Librarians

The Librarians

Season 27 Episode 5
1:25:43
Artistic Expression

Vivien's Wild Ride

Season 27 Episode 4
1:24:45
Life After

Life After

Season 27 Episode 3
1:23:41
Ratified

Ratified

Season 27 Episode 2
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Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

Season 27 Episode 1
1:24:19
Minted

Minted

Season 26 Episode 8
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I Really Want to Make It

Sharon Montano of Oakland decides to go back to school at age 20 after several years of substance abuse and other struggles. When she discovers Civicorps Academy, she finally gets another shot at a high school diploma — and a future.
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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.
Hazing
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Season 24 Episode 1
Hazing
Hazing reveals the tradition of underground rituals that are abusive and sometimes deadly.
Dolores
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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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