With Peter Bradley
When filmmaker Alex Rappoport met Peter Bradley in 2020, the abstract artist hadn't had a major show in over four decades - yet he still painted every day in relative obscurity. The pair recorded Bradley's life story and artistic process, both deeply inspired by modern Jazz music, over the course of changing seasons. In this intimate portrait, Bradley’s is the sole voice and figure on screen.
Episodes
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With Peter Bradley
S8 E18 - 1h 23m
When filmmaker Alex Rappoport met Peter Bradley in 2020, the abstract artist hadn't had a major show in over four decades - yet he still painted every day in relative obscurity. The pair recorded Bradley's life story and artistic process, both deeply inspired by modern Jazz music, over the course of changing seasons. In this intimate portrait, Bradley’s is the sole voice and figure on screen.
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UNVEILED: Joyce Tenneson and the Heroine's Journey
S8 E17 - 56m 6s
As a groundbreaking female photographer pursues her artistic vision, she struggles to navigate diverging roles as mother and artist. UNVEILED explores Tenneson’s life as she fights to express her voice while suffering the fallout of a 45-year-old secret. In watching the film, audiences must contemplate the compromises that are inevitably made in seeking to live a full creative life.
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Inundation District
S8 E14 - 1h 18m
In a time of rising seas, one city spent billions of dollars erecting a new waterfront district - on landfill, at sea level. Unlike other places imperiled by climate change, this community with some of the world’s largest companies was built well after scientists began warning of the threats. The city called its new neighborhood the Innovation District. Others are calling it INUNDATION DISTRICT.
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Segregation Scholarships
S8 E13 - 25m 49s
The untold story of Black Americans in pursuit of higher education in the North when Southern graduate schools were white-only. The academics, who left during the Great Migration, returned to the Jim Crow South to strengthen their communities and to help end segregation. SEGREGATION SCHOLARSHIPS highlights the trailblazers while illustrating the role of education in transforming social conditions.
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Silence in Sikeston
S8 E12 - 55m 19s
The story of how the 1942 lynching of Cleo Wright - and the subsequent failure of the first federal attempt to prosecute a lynching - continues to haunt the small city of Sikeston, Missouri. Then, in 2020, the community is faced with the police killing of a young Black father. The film SILENCE IN SIKESTON explores the necessary questions about history, trauma, silence and resilience over 78 years.
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American Problems, Trans Solutions
S8 E11 - 25m 17s
In the U.S., Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. Award-winning journalist Imara Jones shares the stories of trans leaders Kayla Gore, Breonna McCree, and Oluchi Omeoga who, despite the record-breaking number of anti-trans bills passed in 2023, are addressing critical issues surrounding economic empowerment and human dignity with heart and vision.
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Public Enemies, Private Friends
S8 E10 - 1h 28m
On December 30, 1994, a man entered two abortion clinics in Brookline, MA. By day's end, two women were dead, five wounded, and a community was left mourning. Thus began a clandestine dialogue between leaders of the pro-choice and pro-life movements and the beginning of the most unlikely friendship.
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Chinatown Auxiliary
S8 E9 - 27m 4s
For decades, Chinese residents have patrolled Manhattan's Chinatown as NYPD volunteer police to protect the few blocks they call home while finding belonging in a foreign, unwelcoming country. From the savage tribulation in the '70s to “Asian Hate” during the pandemic, these stories remind us of the hope the U.S. represented to the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to belong.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
Extras + Features
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American Problems, Trans Solutions | Believing in You
S8 E11 - 55s
Breonna McCree, the co-executive director of The Transgender District in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, shares her own personal story of being told no and how it affected her for years. McCree's mindset changed when she met someone that believed in her and life would never be the same from that point on.
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American Problems, Trans Solutions | Trailer
S8 E11 - 1m 10s
In the U.S., Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. Award-winning journalist Imara Jones shares the stories of trans leaders Kayla Gore, Breonna McCree, and Oluchi Omeoga who, despite the record-breaking number of anti-trans bills passed in 2023, are addressing critical issues surrounding economic empowerment and human dignity with heart and vision.
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American Problems, Trans Solutions | The Meaning of Home
S8 E11 - 47s
What does home mean to you? Kayla Gore, the founder and executive director of My Sistah's House, shares her own story of homelessness and home ownership. Gore also talks about housing for Memphis, Tennessee's Black transgender people, and what she hopes her organization accomplishes today and in the future.
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Public Enemies, Private Friends | Preview
S8 E10 - 30s
On December 30, 1994, a man entered two abortion clinics in Brookline, MA. By day's end, two women were dead, five wounded, and a community was left mourning. Thus began a clandestine dialogue between leaders of the pro-choice and pro-life movements and the beginning of the most unlikely friendship.
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Public Enemies, Private Friends | Trailer
S8 E10 - 1m 20s
On December 30, 1994, a man entered two abortion clinics in Brookline, MA. By day's end, two women were dead, five wounded, and a community was left mourning. Thus began a clandestine dialogue between leaders of the pro-choice and pro-life movements and the beginning of the most unlikely friendship.
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Chinatown Auxiliary | Preview
S8 E9 - 30s
For decades, Chinese residents have patrolled Manhattan's Chinatown as NYPD volunteer police to protect the few blocks they call home while finding belonging in a foreign, unwelcoming country. From the savage tribulation in the '70s to “Asian Hate” during the pandemic, these stories remind us of the hope the U.S. represented to the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to belong.
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Chinatown Auxiliary | Running from War
S8 E9 - 41s
David, a member of the NYPD volunteer police in Manhattan's Chinatown, shares the story of his father's escape from China and immigration to the United States. His father endured war and advised his son to do as he did. But he questions whether America is safe for him in a time of hate.
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Chinatown Auxiliary | New York City's Chinatown
S8 E9 - 1m
In New York City's Chinatown, senior residents have weathered change in their Manhattan neighborhood. These immigrants, and members of the auxiliary police, have seen waves of crime and prosperity over the years that put them and their fellow neighbors at risk. But police presence during that time also caused unease as they did not have a relationship of trust with law enforcement.
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Chinatown Auxiliary | Trailer
S8 E9 - 1m 14s
For decades, Chinese residents have patrolled Manhattan's Chinatown as NYPD volunteer police to protect the few blocks they call home while finding belonging in a foreign, unwelcoming country. From the savage tribulation in the '70s to “Asian Hate” during the pandemic, these stories remind us of the hope the U.S. represented to the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to belong.
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Chinatown Auxiliary | Protecting the Community
S8 E9 - 47s
The auxiliary police of New York City's Chinatown is made up of Chinese seniors who volunteer their time to patrol the neighborhood. Auxiliary Chiu shares his own story as to why he joined and the need for him and his fellow members to keep connecting with the community - to protect and serve the Asian and Asian American residents from hate, especially in the time of the pandemic.
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Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore | Preview
S8 E8 - 30s
AGAINST THE CURRENT provides a powerful look at how residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, like many coastal towns, are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood. Through resilience and perseverance, they learn to co-exist and celebrate their rural home. How can this community shed light on conversations happening around these issues of climate change?
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Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore | Oysters
S8 E8 - 59s
Kellen Singleton is passionate about oysters. The aquafarmer, who works in the waters of Virginia's Eastern Shore, talks about why he loves what he does and the magic of the oysters that he harvests. But the waters are warming which will affect both wildlife and human life as migration isn't always an option.
Schedule
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With Peter Bradley
Saturday
Dec 21
1 Hour
Filmmaker Alex Rappoport captures abstract artist Peter Bradley's life story and artistic process. -
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Local, USA
With Peter Bradley
Sunday
Dec 22
1 Hour
Filmmaker Alex Rappoport captures abstract artist Peter Bradley's life story and artistic process. -
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Local, USA
With Peter Bradley
Sunday
Dec 22
1 Hour
Filmmaker Alex Rappoport captures abstract artist Peter Bradley's life story and artistic process. -
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Local, USA
With Peter Bradley
Sunday
Dec 22
1 Hour
Filmmaker Alex Rappoport captures abstract artist Peter Bradley's life story and artistic process. -
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Local, USA
Chinatown Auxiliary
Monday
Dec 23
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
Dec 24
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
Dec 24
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
Dec 27
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
Dec 27
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
Dec 27
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
Saturday
Dec 28
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
Caretakers
Monday
Dec 30
30 Minutes
The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines. -
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Local, USA
Caretakers
Tuesday
Dec 31
30 Minutes
The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines. -
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Local, USA
Caretakers
Tuesday
Dec 31
30 Minutes
The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines. -
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Local, USA
Caretakers
Friday
Jan 3
30 Minutes
The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines. -
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Local, USA
Caretakers
Friday
Jan 3
30 Minutes
The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines. -
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Local, USA
Caretakers
Friday
Jan 3
30 Minutes
The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines. -
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Local, USA
Caretakers
Saturday
Jan 4
30 Minutes
The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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