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At the start of World War II, thousands of Japanese American families were forced to abandon their homes, farms, and businesses and placed in incarceration camps across the U.S. Return to the Soil explores the profound impact on farm families and discovers how subsequent generations survived, including some who returned to farming and are thriving today.

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Return to the Soil
25:59
See how California farm families survived WWII, some returning to agriculture and thriving today.
ViewFinder Season 32
28:03
The powerful story of one woman's death and the unceasing efforts of her family to find justice.
Flying Tails Animal Rescue
24:58
Flying Tails rescues at-risk pets and wildlife by air, showing how fast flights save animals.
Hope Rising
25:28
Hope Rising goes inside the fight to rescue and heal trafficking survivors in Sacramento.
Stroke –  The Circle of Healing
26:59
Follow local filmmaker Jaime Tafoya on his personal journey as a stroke survivor.
Beyond the Shell
27:12
A look at the history and Native American culture around the abalone.
All American – The Walter Gordon Story
57:00
Discover the little-known story of the first Black graduate of Cal's Boalt Law School.
Hope for Healing – The Power of Stem Cells
26:56
Discover why medical researchers are so hopeful about the future of stem cell research.
Psychedelics and Healing
26:56
Delve into new research in psychedelic therapy that could have far-reaching effects.
Saving Americana – The Great Lincoln Highway
26:52
Delve into the origins of the Lincoln Highway.
ViewFinder: Rancho Cordova
26:58
Discover Rancho Cordova's important role in the history of Northern California.
A Wild Independence
26:46
Volunteers are trying to rebuild a wheelchair-accessible hiking trail in California.
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