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PBS American Portrait

PBS American Portrait invites America to participate in a national conversation about what it really means to be an American today. To answer this question, PBS and its partners collected thousands of photos, videos and text submissions from across America to capture the state and spirit of our nation.

"I Rise"

54m 51s

In the fourth episode of PBS American Portrait, go inside the lives of people working to create an antiracist American future. They film themselves doing the hard work, confronting the obstacles and achieving the small victories that could add up to real change in the movement for racial justice.

Episodes

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    "I Rise"

    S1 E4 - 54m 51s

    In the fourth episode of PBS American Portrait, go inside the lives of people working to create an antiracist American future. They film themselves doing the hard work, confronting the obstacles and achieving the small victories that could add up to real change in the movement for racial justice.

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    "I Keep"

    S1 E3 - 54m 52s

    In the third episode of PBS American Portrait, people film themselves as they try to preserve or change traditions in their lives and communities. From struggles to protect culture to eliminating toxic legacies, it’s an intimate look at the practices we’ve inherited and the ones we’ll pass on.

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    "I Work"

    S1 E2 - 54m 50s

    In the second episode of PBS American Portrait, everyday people share self-shot stories about their jobs and careers as they navigate the changes they’re experiencing and the goals they’re working towards. From teachers to truck drivers, they explore what it really means to work in America today.

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    "I Dream"

    S1 E1 - 54m 49s

    In the first episode of PBS American Portrait, self-shot stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream. From the desire for homeownership to ambitions for higher ed or career success, they show the hard work, opportunities and barriers that come with pursuing this ideal today.

Extras + Features

  • A Teacher Faces Unemployment Due To COVID-19: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Teacher Faces Unemployment Due To COVID-19

    S1 E2 - 3m 25s

    Teaching has always been Jessica’s passion. But when her school district lays off 200 teachers, Jessica finds herself without a job amidst the COVID pandemic.

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    Dreaming of Fame

    S1 E1 - 1m 33s

    People across America share their desire to positively impact the lives of others on a global scale by achieving fame.

  • A Pilot Pursues His Dream Of Starting An Airline: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Pilot Pursues His Dream Of Starting An Airline

    S1 E1 - 4m 7s

    When the COVID pandemic caused Gunnar to lose his job, he decided to pursue his dream of running his own airline. Now, Gunnar needs 30 hours of flying time a month to ensure the business is a success.

  • A Couple Dreams Of Buying A Home Together: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Couple Dreams Of Buying A Home Together

    S1 E1 - 2m 59s

    Tyler and Bre are a couple committed to achieving their white picket fence dreams. They hope their new life together will get them closer to buying the house they've always talked about.

  • A College Student Dreams Of Becoming A Doctor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A College Student Dreams Of Becoming A Doctor

    S1 E1 - 4m 16s

    Mahsa’s goal is to become a neurologist in the United States. She prepares to take the MCAT, hoping her score will get her into her dream neurology program at NYU.

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