Jack & Yaya
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.
Episodes
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Jack & Yaya
S9 E12 - 1h 23m
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
S9 E11 - 55m 5s
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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Curtain Up!
S9 E9 - 1h 9m
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
S9 E8 - 1h 13m
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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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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The Falconer
S9 E3 - 58m 52s
One of only a handful of African American falconers in the country, Rodney Stotts is on a mission to build a bird sanctuary and provide access to nature for his stressed community. This is a story of second chances: for injured birds of prey, for an abandoned plot of land, for a group of teenagers who have dropped out of high school, and for Rodney himself.
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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 - 1m 50s
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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Jack & Yaya | Promo
S9 E12 - 30s
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 - 1m 4s
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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Meltdown in Dixie | Promo
S9 E11 - 30s
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 - 1m 30s
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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Hamtramck, USA | Promo
S9 E10 - 30s
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! | Promo
S9 E9 - 30s
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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Curtain Up! | Trailer
S9 E9 - 1m 7s
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 | Promo
S9 E8 - 30s
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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Far East Deep South | Trailer
S9 E8 - 1m 17s
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 | 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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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.
Schedule
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America ReFramed
Where the Pavement Ends
Tuesday
Aug 3
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Archival audio recordings, photographs and recollections of residents outline the histories and racial divides that affect the Missouri towns of Kinloch and Ferguson. -
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America ReFramed
Where the Pavement Ends
Wednesday
Aug 4
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Archival audio recordings, photographs and recollections of residents outline the histories and racial divides that affect the Missouri towns of Kinloch and Ferguson. -
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America ReFramed
Where the Pavement Ends
Wednesday
Aug 4
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Archival audio recordings, photographs and recollections of residents outline the histories and racial divides that affect the Missouri towns of Kinloch and Ferguson. -
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America ReFramed
Where the Pavement Ends
Saturday
Aug 7
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Archival audio recordings, photographs and recollections of residents outline the histories and racial divides that affect the Missouri towns of Kinloch and Ferguson. -
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America ReFramed
Where the Pavement Ends
Sunday
Aug 8
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Archival audio recordings, photographs and recollections of residents outline the histories and racial divides that affect the Missouri towns of Kinloch and Ferguson. -
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America ReFramed
Where the Pavement Ends
Sunday
Aug 8
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Archival audio recordings, photographs and recollections of residents outline the histories and racial divides that affect the Missouri towns of Kinloch and Ferguson. -
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America ReFramed
Where the Pavement Ends
Sunday
Aug 8
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Archival audio recordings, photographs and recollections of residents outline the histories and racial divides that affect the Missouri towns of Kinloch and Ferguson. -
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America ReFramed
Pyne Point
Tuesday
Aug 10
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Members of North Camden Little League bring families, coaches and children together in a city plagued by gunfire and drug dealers. -
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America ReFramed
Pyne Point
Wednesday
Aug 11
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Members of North Camden Little League bring families, coaches and children together in a city plagued by gunfire and drug dealers. -
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America ReFramed
Pyne Point
Wednesday
Aug 11
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Members of North Camden Little League bring families, coaches and children together in a city plagued by gunfire and drug dealers. -
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America ReFramed
Pyne Point
Saturday
Aug 14
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Members of North Camden Little League bring families, coaches and children together in a city plagued by gunfire and drug dealers. -
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America ReFramed
Pyne Point
Sunday
Aug 15
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Members of North Camden Little League bring families, coaches and children together in a city plagued by gunfire and drug dealers. -
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America ReFramed
Pyne Point
Sunday
Aug 15
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Members of North Camden Little League bring families, coaches and children together in a city plagued by gunfire and drug dealers. -
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America ReFramed
Pyne Point
Sunday
Aug 15
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1 Hour 30 Minutes
Members of North Camden Little League bring families, coaches and children together in a city plagued by gunfire and drug dealers. -
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America ReFramed
Perfectly Normal for Me
Tuesday
Aug 17
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1 Hour
Young people with physical disabilities prepare for a dance recital, becoming advocates for the powers of inclusion, respect and empathy. -
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America ReFramed
Perfectly Normal for Me
Wednesday
Aug 18
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1 Hour
Young people with physical disabilities prepare for a dance recital, becoming advocates for the powers of inclusion, respect and empathy. -
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America ReFramed
Perfectly Normal for Me
Wednesday
Aug 18
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1 Hour
Young people with physical disabilities prepare for a dance recital, becoming advocates for the powers of inclusion, respect and empathy.
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