This film tells the story of Josiah Henson, the real-life inspiration for Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic 1852 novel, which has been recognized as one of the sparks that ignited the Civil War.
The Tuolumne Gold Dredge sits abandoned right of the highway and is an incredible site.
After the screening, KCET Cinema Series host Pete Hammond sat down with director Jay Roach.
After many years for neglect, the Gardens Conservancy and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area have begun a multi million-dollar restoration of the gardens. Huell gets a special look at this almost forgotten part of our history.
Camera traps and drones are revolutionizing the study of wildlife by providing an up-close look at animals without disturbing them.
Discover how cranberries and pumpkins became fall fundamentals with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham. Catch gangs of turkeys and rare bird art. Peek into the world of nighttime critters with Bob Poole.
See how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in environments ranging from Africa to Sri Lanka to Iceland.
On his first-ever expedition to Siberia, George witnesses the alarming effect of melting permafrost, visits a 12,000-year-old dog, and camps out with reindeer herders on the chilliest night of his life.
Host Holly Holden accepts an invitation from Lady Carnarvon to visit Highclere Castle, which served as the main filming location for the beloved drama "Downton Abbey." Follow Holly on an intimate tour of the castle.
Join the sisters as they learn how artisan pastrami is crafted, take a ramen noodle and broth-making lesson, teach viewers about the Jewish comfort food noodle kugel and then give birth to the pastrami ramen noodle kugel.
Travel with host Holly Holden to Blenheim Palace, a monumental country house located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, that serves as the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough.
In this episode, “A Matter of Taste,” Michael and James explore how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of all the sensations, tastes and flavors that we enjoy in our food.
Paul R. Williams not only worked on high-end design, he also worked on civic projects that carry his signature style.
In the early post-1945 period, California served as the emblem of the American dream, the ideal of modernity and purveyor of modernism, which it broadcast to the nation and larger world. Did it manage to live up to its promise?
Are six large paintings part of a mural project commissioned by the WPA?
Explore the world beneath King Eddy and see how alcohol got into L.A. during Prohibition.
Huell travels to the historic Gold Rush town of Jamestown in Tuolumne County.
Thursday on the NewsHour, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally requests the House Judiciary Committee to move forward with articles of impeachment against President Trump.
Mia Love and Russ Feingold speak to Christiane Amanpour about Nancy Pelosi, impeachment and the end of Kamala Harris' 2020 campaign.
Kay Bailey Hutchison, President Trump’s Ambassador to NATO, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss this week's summit and the 70 year old alliance.
"Tending Nature" shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how the state's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia.
Vera is an experienced and brilliant murder investigator in the North East England county of Northumberland.
KCET's weekly news documentary series investigates and reports on the issues that affect Southern California, from the economy to the environment.
"Lost LA" brings SoCal history to life by marrying archival materials with innovative forms of documentary storytelling.
This season features six half-hour episodes showcasing a collection of short films from schools across Southern California, including, winners in the categories of Documentary, Narrative and Animation.
While most of us are sleeping, nearly 15 million Americans are heading off to work. "Nightshift" immerses viewers in the diverse experiences of five of those workers.
Huell travels to the historic Gold Rush town of Jamestown in Tuolumne County.
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This week: A historical photo exhibit, the world of quilting, frog "wranglers" and more!