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.
Discover eight dazzling fountains that help define Los Angeles.
"Tonic Sol-Fa: Greatest Time of Year" highlights the foursome's musical artistry, showmanship and trademark humor as they perform a mix of holiday favorites and interact with the enthusiastic audience.
Visit five historic hotels that tell the story of Downtown L.A.’s boom.
The traditional narrative of the Watts Uprisings suggest that businesses fled from the chaos, but the story of Operation Boostrap suggests a wholly different story. Through their work, Operation Boostrap uplifted the community.
Watch as ancient Greeks strive for excellence, strife proves to be an inescapable certainty, and it's not long before the rising civilization and all that it promises will face its gravest tests.
Learn the heartbreaking, inspiring and largely untold story of Native Americans in the United States military.
Uncover the first draft of Western civilization, which, though it met a spectacular end, laid the groundwork for the revolution in human thought that was to come.
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a historic day on Capitol Hill as the House delivers articles of impeachment against President Trump -- and a long-anticipated trade deal.
Monday on the NewsHour, a long-awaited report on the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe finds errors but no evidence of a political conspiracy against President Trump.
Huell travels to the historic Gold Rush town of Jamestown in Tuolumne County.
Friday on the NewsHour, much of France is at a standstill amid mass protests of President Emmanuel Macron's proposed pension reforms.
"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.
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Thousands of Haitian refugee families continue to be stranded in Tijuana, a city far from where they hoped would be their final destination. Since their arrival, photojournalist Omar Martínez has been documenting their Mexican lives.
