Culture

Family Pictures USA

Join host Thomas Allen Harris to explore American cities, towns, and rural communities through the lens of the family photo album, unearthing rich personal stories that expand our understanding of history, diversity and common values.

LOCAL: Southwest Florida | Family Pictures USA

26m 46s

Family Pictures USA revisits Southwest Florida for a heartfelt reunion between series host Thomas Allen Harris and the local people profiled in his new PBS series. Harris sits down with some of the cast members to discover what new and surprising connections have been made in the community. Produced by WGCU.

Episodes

  • LOCAL: Southwest Florida | Family Pictures USA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    LOCAL: Southwest Florida | Family Pictures USA

    26m 46s

    Family Pictures USA revisits Southwest Florida for a heartfelt reunion between series host Thomas Allen Harris and the local people profiled in his new PBS series. Harris sits down with some of the cast members to discover what new and surprising connections have been made in the community. Produced by WGCU.

  • LOCAL: North Carolina | Family Pictures USA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    LOCAL: North Carolina | Family Pictures USA

    26m 46s

    Family Pictures USA heads back to North Carolina for a heartfelt reunion between series host Thomas Allen Harris and the inspiring people profiled in his new PBS series. Harris sits down with the cast of the NC episode to discover how being part of Family Pictures USA has affected their lives and families.

Extras + Features

  • Preview | Southwest Florida: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview | Southwest Florida

    S1 E3 - 30s

    Visit Ft. Myers and the Paradise Coast, home to ranchers, Native Americans and fishing communities. Explore cattle country in rural Florida and meet a family of migrant workers who now own the company that harvests the produce.

  • Preview | Detroit: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview | Detroit

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Explore America’s comeback city through photos and personal stories shared by residents. From the influence of the auto industry to labor unions to the Motown sound, Detroit’s multilayered story is revealed via family narratives and memories.

  • Preview | North Carolina: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview | North Carolina

    S1 E1 - 30s

    Discover how this historically rural state built on tobacco and textiles is rapidly changing. Entrepreneurs find a warm welcome in Durham, Native Americans come home to ancestral lands, and families separated by race and class work toward healing.

Schedule

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