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Local, USA

Culled from public television stations and independent producers from across the country, LOCAL, USA is a half-hour series featuring fascinating stories of diverse people, curated around a single theme.

Fire Tender

27m 41s

Yurok people have been putting fire on the land since time immemorial...but this practice has been disrupted by California settlers. Catastrophic fires in the West, however, has policymakers rethinking their commitment to fire suppression. FIRE TENDER shares the work of Margo Robbins, a Yurok knowledge keeper, seeking to return practices to Yurok territory, and to restore the land and its people.

Episodes

  • Fire Tender: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fire Tender

    S8 E7 - 27m 41s

    Yurok people have been putting fire on the land since time immemorial...but this practice has been disrupted by California settlers. Catastrophic fires in the West, however, has policymakers rethinking their commitment to fire suppression. FIRE TENDER shares the work of Margo Robbins, a Yurok knowledge keeper, seeking to return practices to Yurok territory, and to restore the land and its people.

  • Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution

    S8 E6 - 25m 23s

    As the demand for plant-based alternatives to meat grows, so does the demand for new methods of farming and food production. In Dawson, MN, “alt-meat” is not new - soybean processing dates back to the '50s. Now, PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, has moved in to revolutionize the agricultural system. What impact will it have on the town's residents and surrounding communities?

  • HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition

    S8 E5 - 16m 57s

    HBCU Week: TRADITION AND COMPETITION dives into HBCU football culture. Witness the rivalry of Hampton & Howard, a testament to tradition and spirit, and appreciate the intensity of an NC A&T vs. NC Central game, a match steeped in proximity and pride. The episode showcases the blend of camaraderie and competition that defines HBCU sports, highlighting their impact on African American communities.

  • HBCU Week: Beyond the Field: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Beyond the Field

    S8 E4 - 26m 3s

    HBCU Week: BEYOND THE FIELD takes you inside the heart of HBCUs. Experience the CIAA in Maryland, a cornerstone of Black athletics history, and feel the electrifying atmosphere of Louisiana's Bayou Classic - an annual showdown between Grambling State and Southern University. The episode offers a unique look beyond sports, highlighting the culture, history, and community spirit that define HBCUs.

  • FIRSTHAND: Segregation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    FIRSTHAND: Segregation

    S8 E3 - 24m 33s

    In Chicago, segregation has a profound impact. From disparities in housing, education and healthcare to economic inequality, FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION illustrates the high cost of division, not just in dollars, but in lives lost and unrealized potential. Through stories, witness the power of individuals to effect positive change as residents strive for a more integrated and equitable community.

  • In the Bubble with Jaime: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime

    S8 E2 - 39m 23s

    In South Carolina, African American candidate Jaime Harrison faces incumbent Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate. As COVID-19 disrupts, Harrison confronts not only the pandemic but deep-rooted racial prejudice. But, in a state with a significant African American population, his campaign against Graham becomes a symbol of hope in a time of crisis, intertwining politics, and race and health challenges.

Extras + Features

  • In the Bubble with Jaime | Jaime Harrison: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime | Jaime Harrison

    S8 E2 - 32s

    Meet Jaime Harrison, the candidate running against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. Born in Orangeburg, the South Carolinian, and African American, is on a 2020 campaign to defeat the long-standing incumbent on issues that matter to the people of the state. What will happen during the election (hint: a global pandemic and so much more)?

  • In the Bubble with Jaime | Running for South Carolina: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime | Running for South Carolina

    S8 E2 - 58s

    Jaime Harrison and his mother, Patricia Stewart, reveal why he is running for the 2020 Senate seat in South Carolina. Even knowing it is a challenging race, Harrison is doing it for the people of his home state as the conditions in health care, education, economy and more are at the bottom of U.S. state rankings.

  • In the Bubble with Jaime | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime | Preview

    S8 E2 - 30s

    In South Carolina, African American candidate Jaime Harrison faces incumbent Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate. As COVID-19 disrupts, Harrison confronts not only the pandemic but deep-rooted racial prejudice. But, in a state with a significant African American population, his campaign against Graham becomes a symbol of hope in a time of crisis, intertwining politics, and race and health challenges.

  • Beyond the Lens with Emily Harrold and Charlamagne Tha God: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Beyond the Lens with Emily Harrold and Charlamagne Tha God

    S8 E2 - 23m 19s

    Emily Harrold and Charlamagne Tha God talk with Tina McDuffie about IN THE BUBBLE WITH JAIME, their documentary film following Jaime Harrison who ran a 2020 Senate campaign against Lindsey Graham during the COVID-19 pandemic. The filmmaker and executive producer discuss race in America through red and blue politics, and share what is means to be from South Carolina.

  • In the Bubble with Jaime | Election Day: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime | Election Day

    S8 E2 - 1m 27s

    On Election Day 2020, U.S. Senate candidate, Jaime Harrison, opens up about himself and the pressures of being a Black Democrat in South Carolina. He also answers questions from reporters about what he would do for the people on his first day if he wins.

  • In the Bubble with Jaime | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime | Trailer

    S8 E2 - 59s

    In South Carolina, African American candidate Jaime Harrison faces incumbent Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate. As COVID-19 disrupts, Harrison confronts not only the pandemic but deep-rooted racial prejudice. But, in a state with a significant African American population, his campaign against Graham becomes a symbol of hope in a time of crisis, intertwining politics, and race and health challenges.

  • In the Bubble with Jaime | Growing Up Black and in Poverty: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime | Growing Up Black and in Poverty

    S8 E2 - 56s

    Jaime Harrison, the 2020 Senate candidate for South Carolina, talks about growing up as a young, Black boy with few economic means. Harrison shares one story of going back to school knowing his single mother could not afford new clothes for him and how that experience was emotionally difficult for him as a child.

  • Legacy of Love | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Legacy of Love | Trailer

    S8 E1 - 1m 7s

    LEGACY OF LOVE reveals the meeting, romance and intellectual relationship between Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With historical dramatizations and exclusive interviews, the film shows the surprising differences between their backgrounds. Featuring brief commentaries by Christian, Jewish, Moslem, Asian-American, African-American and Latin-American community leaders.

  • Legacy of Love | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Legacy of Love | Preview

    S8 E1 - 30s

    LEGACY OF LOVE reveals the meeting, romance and intellectual relationship between Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With historical dramatizations and exclusive interviews, the film shows the surprising differences between their backgrounds. Featuring brief commentaries by Christian, Jewish, Moslem, Asian-American, African-American and Latin-American community leaders.

Schedule

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    A Tale of Three Chinatowns

    Monday
    May 6

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Exploring the survival of Chinatowns in Washington, D.C., Chicago and Boston through the voices of its residents and developers.
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    Local, USA

    A Tale of Three Chinatowns

    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Exploring the survival of Chinatowns in Washington, D.C., Chicago and Boston through the voices of its residents and developers.
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    Local, USA

    A Tale of Three Chinatowns

    Tuesday
    May 7

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Exploring the survival of Chinatowns in Washington, D.C., Chicago and Boston through the voices of its residents and developers.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Monday
    May 13

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Tuesday
    May 14

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Tuesday
    May 14

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Friday
    May 17

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Friday
    May 17

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
  • Image
    Local, USA: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Friday
    May 17

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.

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