Sisters Rising
Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault than all other American women, and 86% of the offenses are committed by non-Native men. SISTERS RISING follows six women who refuse to let this pattern of violence continue in the shadows. Their stories shine an unflinching light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level.
Episodes
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Sisters Rising
S9 E7 - 57m 44s
Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault than all other American women, and 86% of the offenses are committed by non-Native men. SISTERS RISING follows six women who refuse to let this pattern of violence continue in the shadows. Their stories shine an unflinching light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level.
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The Place That Makes Us
S9 E6 - 1h 9m
A quintessential post-industrial American city is seen through the efforts of a new generation. This film is an inspiring portrait of the people of Youngstown, Ohio who have chosen not to abandon their hometown, but to stay, rebuild and make a life for themselves. THE PLACE THAT MAKES US is a powerful testament of the resilience and dedication it takes to change a community.
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Bring It Home
S9 E5 - 1h 10m
BRING IT HOME tells the story of five families at a crossroads after the closing of the GM Lordstown auto plant. GM's decision forced thousands to decide between transferring out-of-state or staying put. If they stay, they risk loss of employment and benefits. As families wrestle these tough choices, they are left wondering why a company recording billions in profits is shuttering factories.
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Pahokee
S9 E2 - 1h 49m
In the rural town of Pahokee, four teenagers experience the joys and heartbreaks of their last year in high school. This tightly knit community in the Florida everglades struggles with financial insecurity and pin their hopes for the future on their graduating seniors.
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The Area
S9 E1 - 55m 2s
THE AREA is the odyssey of a South Side Chicago neighborhood, where hundreds of Black American families are being expelled from their homes by a multi-billion-dollar freight company. The documentary film follows homeowner-turned-activist Deborah Payne, who vows to be "the last house standing," as she and her neighbors fight the displacement that looms ahead.
Extras + Features
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Jack & Yaya | Trailer
S9 E12 - 2m 12s
From a young age, Yaya and Jack saw each other as they truly were, a girl and a boy, even though most of the world didn’t see them that way. As they grew older, they supported each other as they both came out as transgender. JACK & YAYA follows these two friends for a year and explores their unique, thirty-year relationship.
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Meltdown in Dixie | Trailer
S9 E11 - 2m 29s
In the wake of the 2015 Charleston Massacre, a battle erupts in Orangeburg, South Carolina between the Sons of Confederate Veterans and an ice cream shop owner forced to fly the Confederate flag in his parking lot. MELTDOWN IN DIXIE explores the broader role of Confederate symbolism in 21st century America and the lingering racial oppression which these symbols help maintain.
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Hamtramck, USA | Trailer
S9 E10 - 2m 6s
Once known as a Polish Catholic town, Hamtramck, MI is now home to America’s first Muslim-majority city. As election season approaches, candidates set out to win hearts, minds and votes in this rapidly changing city. Going behind the scenes of small-town politics, HAMTRAMCK, USA explores the beauty and challenges that come with multiculturalism.
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Curtain Up! | Trailer
S9 E9 - 2m 14s
In New York City's Chinatown, the theater club of PS 124 is staging an adaptation of the film "Frozen.” As the 5th graders gear up and rehearse for the musical production, nervous excitement and flubbed lines brush up against cultural stereotypes, family expectations, and post-graduation uncertainties. CURTAIN UP! shares a kid’s-eye view of the wonders of discovering art, culture and identity.
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Far East Deep South | Trailer
S9 E8 - 2m 13s
Charles Chiu and his family’s search for their roots takes them on an eye-opening journey through the Mississippi Delta, uncovering otherwise unknown stories and the racially complex history of Chinese immigrants in the segregated South. This Chinese American family’s unforgettable story offers a poignant and important perspective on race relations, immigration and American identity.
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Sisters Rising | Promo
S9 E7 - 30s
Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault than all other American women, and 86% of the offenses are committed by non-Native men. SISTERS RISING follows six women who refuse to let this pattern of violence continue in the shadows. Their stories shine an unflinching light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level.
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Sisters Rising | Trailer
S9 E7 - 1m 17s
Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault than all other American women, and 86% of the offenses are committed by non-Native men. SISTERS RISING follows six women who refuse to let this pattern of violence continue in the shadows. Their stories shine an unflinching light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level.
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The Place That Makes Us | Promo
S9 E6 - 30s
A quintessential post-industrial American city is seen through the efforts of a new generation. This film is an inspiring portrait of the people of Youngstown, Ohio who have chosen not to abandon their hometown, but to stay, rebuild and make a life for themselves. THE PLACE THAT MAKES US is a powerful testament of the resilience and dedication it takes to change a community.
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The Place That Makes Us | Trailer
S9 E6 - 1m 25s
A quintessential post-industrial American city is seen through the efforts of a new generation. This film is an inspiring portrait of the people of Youngstown, Ohio who have chosen not to abandon their hometown, but to stay, rebuild and make a life for themselves. THE PLACE THAT MAKES US is a powerful testament of the resilience and dedication it takes to change a community.
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Bring It Home | Promo
S9 E5 - 30s
BRING IT HOME tells the story of five families at a crossroads after the closing of the GM Lordstown auto plant. GM's decision forced thousands to decide between transferring out-of-state or staying put. If they stay, they risk loss of employment and benefits. As families wrestle these tough choices, they are left wondering why a company recording billions in profits is shuttering factories.
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Bring It Home | Trailer
S9 E5 - 58s
BRING IT HOME tells the story of five families at a crossroads after the closing of the GM Lordstown auto plant. GM's decision forced thousands to decide between transferring out-of-state or staying put. If they stay, they risk loss of employment and benefits. As families wrestle these tough choices, they are left wondering why a company recording billions in profits is shuttering factories.
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Busy Inside | Trailer
S9 E4 - 1m 25s
Through personal stories, BUSY INSIDE delves deeply into Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) - formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. A respected therapist specializing in the condition's treatment, and her patients, confront past trauma and embrace their different personalities.
Schedule
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America ReFramed
Sisters Rising
Saturday
Apr 24
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Six Native American women fight against sexual assault, which shines a light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level. -
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America ReFramed
Sisters Rising
Sunday
Apr 25
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1 Hour
Six Native American women fight against sexual assault, which shines a light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level. -
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America ReFramed
Sisters Rising
Sunday
Apr 25
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1 Hour
Six Native American women fight against sexual assault, which shines a light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level. -
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America ReFramed
Sisters Rising
Sunday
Apr 25
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1 Hour
Six Native American women fight against sexual assault, which shines a light on righting injustice on both an individual and systemic level. -
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America ReFramed
Jaddoland
Tuesday
Apr 27
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1 Hour
Director Nadia Shihab explores the work of her mother, visual artist Lahib Jaddo, showing how art can provide clarity for familial and cultural connections, loss, perseverance and life. -
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America ReFramed
Jaddoland
Wednesday
Apr 28
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1 Hour
Director Nadia Shihab explores the work of her mother, visual artist Lahib Jaddo, showing how art can provide clarity for familial and cultural connections, loss, perseverance and life. -
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America ReFramed
Jaddoland
Wednesday
Apr 28
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1 Hour
Director Nadia Shihab explores the work of her mother, visual artist Lahib Jaddo, showing how art can provide clarity for familial and cultural connections, loss, perseverance and life. -
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America ReFramed
Jaddoland
Saturday
May 1
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1 Hour
Director Nadia Shihab explores the work of her mother, visual artist Lahib Jaddo, showing how art can provide clarity for familial and cultural connections, loss, perseverance and life. -
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America ReFramed
Jaddoland
Sunday
May 2
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1 Hour
Director Nadia Shihab explores the work of her mother, visual artist Lahib Jaddo, showing how art can provide clarity for familial and cultural connections, loss, perseverance and life. -
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America ReFramed
Jaddoland
Sunday
May 2
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1 Hour
Director Nadia Shihab explores the work of her mother, visual artist Lahib Jaddo, showing how art can provide clarity for familial and cultural connections, loss, perseverance and life. -
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America ReFramed
Jaddoland
Sunday
May 2
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1 Hour
Director Nadia Shihab explores the work of her mother, visual artist Lahib Jaddo, showing how art can provide clarity for familial and cultural connections, loss, perseverance and life. -
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America ReFramed
Far East Deep South
Tuesday
May 4
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
This series focuses on topics related to health care, immigration, the workplace and politics, complete with personal stories that illustrate a transforming American culture and its diversity. Episodes include "Chisholm '72," which documents the story of the first black woman to run for president; "La Americana," the story of an immigrant who comes to America to support her disabled daughter; and "Trust," which addresses the issue of urban poverty. -
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America ReFramed
Far East Deep South
Wednesday
May 5
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
This series focuses on topics related to health care, immigration, the workplace and politics, complete with personal stories that illustrate a transforming American culture and its diversity. Episodes include "Chisholm '72," which documents the story of the first black woman to run for president; "La Americana," the story of an immigrant who comes to America to support her disabled daughter; and "Trust," which addresses the issue of urban poverty. -
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America ReFramed
Far East Deep South
Wednesday
May 5
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
This series focuses on topics related to health care, immigration, the workplace and politics, complete with personal stories that illustrate a transforming American culture and its diversity. Episodes include "Chisholm '72," which documents the story of the first black woman to run for president; "La Americana," the story of an immigrant who comes to America to support her disabled daughter; and "Trust," which addresses the issue of urban poverty. -
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America ReFramed
Far East Deep South
Saturday
May 8
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
This series focuses on topics related to health care, immigration, the workplace and politics, complete with personal stories that illustrate a transforming American culture and its diversity. Episodes include "Chisholm '72," which documents the story of the first black woman to run for president; "La Americana," the story of an immigrant who comes to America to support her disabled daughter; and "Trust," which addresses the issue of urban poverty.
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