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- In July 1977, PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) begins airing "Life and Death: Dawson, Georgia" a half-hour documentary about the Dawson Five criminal case and the racial climate of Terrell County. The film played nationally, increasing the national exposure of the racially divided murder case. The documentary filmmakers, Andrew Dintenfass and Ron Kanter, interviewed a swath of people from Dawson about the case, including the Dawson Five, the mayor of Dawson Jimmy Raines, the headmaster at Terrell Academy, and Officer William M. Rucker who describes on camera witnessing Deputy Jack Hammack point a gun at one of the defendants to force a confession.
- PBS American Portrait stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream. Vietnam Veteran and Jessup native Judge Tom Munley shares his story and tells us what makes America unique to him.
- As the first-ever giant screen film to explore the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, Expedition Chesapeake will take you on a stunning visual journey from New York to Virginia with Emmy Award-winning expedition leader Jeff Corwin. You'll meet animals and people calling this watershed home and learn more about the issues facing the United States' largest estuary.
- Take a ringside seat and personal tour of Fighter's Heaven in Deer Lake, PA. This famed boxing training camp of Muhammed Ali has been recently restored and is open to the public with the goal of reminding and educating people about the remarkable life of Muhammad Ali.
- PBS American Portrait stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream. "Once you find the people who love you for you, it's gonna be okay." For Williamsport Area High School student Nevaeh Williams, the joy of being an American teenager comes from acceptance and the freedom to be who you want to be.
- From the Transformer's Megatron to the oldest Mack in existence, Allentown's Mack Trucks Historical Museum commemorates the legendary brand that literally helped build our nation. Strap on your seat belt for a high-energy tour of the memorabilia...the archives...and the thrilling collection of vintage Mack Trucks.
- Presented as a gift to George Washington in 1799, the historic Tunis Sheep became the most popular breed in America - until driven to the brink of extinction by the Civil War. Welcome to Bend in the Creek Farm, where former Bucknell University President Gary Sojka and his wife Sandy are working to help bring back this gentle and rare breed of sheep that can be traced back to biblical times.
- Prescribed pain medication after a serious car accident, Alexis Johnson struggled with years of addiction, multiple overdoses, self-harm and jail sentences. Today, after three years in recovery, she's a successful model and motivational speaker with a message that spreads hope to those who have fallen on hard times. This is her story. "My life now is awesome. I've been able to smash a lot of barriers in the fitness world for recovering addicts." Warning: This documentary short discusses and briefly depicts physical self-harm.
- 2020 Emmy Award Winner. In 1969, Vietnam veteran and celebrated photojournalist, Mark Jury, covered what he called "America's first and last rock 'n' roll war." His striking images were published to great acclaim in "The Vietnam Photo Book," influenced the look of Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" and propelled him to worldwide success as a photographer and filmmaker in 70s and 80s. But his work hard/play hard ethic couldn't keep the demons of war and PTSD at bay forever. After decades of alcoholism, suicide attempts and episodes of madness, Mark finally finds the strength to enter treatment and discover a way to move on from his past and away from the pain.
- After publishing "The Vietnam Photo Book" to great acclaim, veteran Mark Jury enjoyed worldwide success as a photojournalist and documentary filmmaker. But he couldn't keep the demons of undiagnosed PTSD at bay forever. After decades of alcoholism, suicide attempts and episodes of madness, Mark finally takes steps toward treatment and a way to move on from his past and away from the pain.
- Meet Mark Sauerhoff - one of the most prolific sculptors you've probably NEVER heard of. But that's okay. Like a true artist, Mark is simply driven to create. He admits his work can be risky...even a bit disturbing. But whether he's tarring stuffed animals or welding rusted metal, his work is always engaging, evolving and...oddly human.
- PBS American Portrait stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream. Family farm owner Dana Empet considers the freedom and the liberty to pursue whatever occupation and business she wants to be an important factor in what it means to be an American.
- PBS American Portrait stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream. For artist and businesswoman Alba "Gigi" Perez, the best part of being American is surrounding herself with all kinds of people with different cultures and traditions.
- Go behind the lens of Waverly, PA photojournalist Mark Jury, who captured striking images from the front lines of the Vietnam war that were published to great acclaim in "The Vietnam Photo Book." Discover how Mark was sent to Vietnam with a Top Security clearance to photograph all aspects of the war, what he saw while he was there, and what has never left him.
- Meet Maddie. Close to dying as a baby piglet, this born survivor was adopted and raised by her human parents, Vicky and Josiah. Today Maddie is all grown up and has become an eccentric member of the motley crew that makes up the Lewis family.
- PBS American Portrait stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream. Becoming an American citizen was a dream come true for this Bhutanese refugee and now successful businessman.
- Hard rock drummer and guitarist Steve "Schpaybo" Spirko has had a rock 'n' roll dream since the early 1970s. Decades later, he's not about to give it up. Take a tour of Steve's wild career and revel in his never say die attitude toward ROCKING YOUR WORLD.
- You probably know Jane Alexander for her Oscar-nominated roles in "All The President's Men," "Kramer vs. Kramer," "The Great White Hope" and "Testament." But this celebrated actress is also a successful author and global ambassador for wildlife conservation. Here, Jane shares her love of nature and why it's so important for humanity to save the planet's endangered species and habitats. While the situation can often seem bleak, Jane believes there is hope and that we can all make a difference, starting in our own backyards.