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Pandemic19

Season 5 Episode 2

On January 20th, 2020, the first COVID-19 case was diagnosed in the United States; today those numbers have ballooned with millions infected and hundreds of thousands dead. PANDEMIC19 follows three brave doctors working to save lives during the first wave of the outbreak. Using intimate video diaries, the film encapsulates the historic times in which we live.

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Public Enemies, Private Friends
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1:28:49
Leaders from opposing sides of the abortion debate meet in secret talks following deadly attacks.
Chinatown Auxiliary
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27:04
Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown to protect their home and find belonging.
Fire Tender
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27:41
A Yurok knowledge keeper seeks to return fire practices, and restore land and people.
Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution
25:23
In Dawson, MN, PURIS promises to revolutionize "alt-meat" and the agricultural system.
HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition
16:57
From Hampton and Howard to NC A&T and NC Central, witness rivalries defining HBCU sports.
HBCU Week: Beyond the Field
26:03
From the CIAA to the Bayou Classic, a unique look at sports and spirit that define HBCUs.
FIRSTHAND: Segregation
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24:33
In Chicago, residents strive for equity in a city impacted by the effects of segregation.
In the Bubble with Jaime
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39:23
Jaime Harrison’s daring Senate race in South Carolina amid COVID-19 and racial prejudice.
FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence
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24:32
Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago.
The Power of a Pardon
28:47
Shows how life-altering a pardon and reform can be for formerly incarcerated persons.
Generations Stolen
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24:39
Native communities work to overcome trauma from government policies separating families.
Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
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59:20
Exploring the often-contradictory role played by Black soldiers in American history.
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