MPT Presents

A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.

A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.

World-class professional cycling in Baltimore with the best cyclists from around the World racing over 120 miles from Sparks to the finish line at the Inner Harbor.

World-class professional cycling in Baltimore with the best cyclists from around the World racing over 120 miles from Sparks to the finish line at the Inner Harbor.

World-class professional cycling in Baltimore with the best cyclists from around the World racing over 120 miles from Sparks to the finish line at the Inner Harbor.

World-class professional cycling in Baltimore with the best cyclists from around the World racing over 120 miles from Sparks to the finish line at the Inner Harbor.

"Don't Put Her Down" tells the story of Hazel Dickens, who along with her musical partner Alice Gerrard, became the first women to front a bluegrass band, and reflects on the role of women in bluegrass today. The film follows Hazel’s migration to Baltimore from coal country West Virginia, her activism for coal miners and working people, and the impact her upbringing had on her song writing.

"John - Living With Mental Illness", is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of schizophrenia and the challenges faced by those living with this condition. The film follows the journey of John Smith, a 53-year-old man in Elkton, Maryland who lives with schizophrenia and uses rapping and entertainment to cope with his mental illness.

A Time for Burning, a film by Bill Jersey, documents socially conscious Pastor Bill Youngdahl's unsuccessful efforts to drive reform by arranging visitations between his parish, the Omaha Augustana Lutheran Church, and a nearby black church in 1966. The film aired nationally on public television and was nominated for the Best Documentary Picture Academy Award in 1967.

Unpacking Cambridge tells the story of Cambridge, MD, from boomtown that went bust to a modern hub for innovation poised to revitalize the landscape and economic future of the region. Once the economic and social center of Maryland's Eastern Shore, the Philips Packing House abruptly closed in the early 1960's. In its wake, dire economic and social unrest surfaced through this once booming town.

Forest Her is an exploration of the historical roles women have provided to their communities through scientific forest management. From the perspectives of private forest landowners, professional foresters, citizen foresters, and a groundbreaking conservation trailblazer, these women are planting trees and inspiration for a healthier planet for today and tomorrow.

MPT Sports Desk host Jim Hunter gets you ready for Day 3 of MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill.