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Inside Look: Getting the Facts of the American Revolution | PBS - October 19, 2025 - PBS

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Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt discuss how the story of The American Revolution documentary came together. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8/7c.

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The American Revolution: An Inside Look

Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life. Through shooting locations, historical re-enactments, and exclusive video clips, meet the master storytellers who brought the story of the Revolution to life in a compelling visual story.

Taxes, Spending & Debt: Is America Going Broke? | Civics Made Easy - October 16, 2025 - PBS

Why do we pay taxes? Where does all of that money actually go? And is the U.S. government collecting and spending our money wisely? Ben Sheehan takes a cold, hard look at America’s finances. What is the history of taxing and spending? Who gets to decide how much money we owe? Why are some spending items in the budget ‘required’ while others are merely optional? And how bad is U.S. debt really? Be honest…

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Civics Made Easy

Hosted by Ben Sheehan, breaks down the complex world of American government and civic participation. Each episode transforms intricate concepts into clear, digestible lessons, equipping viewers with the essential knowledge to actively participate in their democracy. Designed to empower and inform, the series makes understanding civics both accessible and engaging for all.

Sunken Egyptian Temple Reveals Details About Cleopatra | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead - October 15, 2025 - PBS

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Just below the Mediterranean’s surface, in Alexandria’s harbor, lie the ruins of a mysterious ancient monument. For more than 20 years, French explorer Franck Goddio has been hoping to confirm these remains are a temple belonging to Cleopatra. If true, this discovery could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra’s reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

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Part detective story, part true-life drama, @secretsofthedead unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS - October 14, 2025 - PBS

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Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore | American Masters

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Now in its 39th season on PBS, @americanmasters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories. Setting the standard for documentary film profiles, the series has earned widespread critical acclaim: 28 Emmy Awards—including 10 for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series and five for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special—two News & Documentary Emmys, 14 Peabodys, three Grammys, two Producers Guild Awards, an Oscar, and many other honors. To further explore the lives and works of more than 250 masters past and present, the American Masters website offers full episodes, film outtakes, filmmaker interviews, the podcast “American Masters: Creative Spark,” educational resources, digital original series and more. The series is a production of The WNET Group.

A Mother Apart | Full Documentary | POV | PBS - October 13, 2025 - PBS

In a poignant story of healing and forgiveness, Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin explores how to raise a child after being abandoned by her own mother. Known for her work in Def Poetry Slam and shows like MotherStruck!, Chin embarks on a journey across Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne, and Jamaica to find her mother, ultimately creating a new sense of home with her daughter.

A Mother Apart | POV

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POV (a cinema term for “point of view”) is television’s longest-running showcase for independent nonfiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented over 500 films to public television audiences across the country. POV films are known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues.

Inside Look: Giving Voice to the American Revolution | PBS - October 12, 2025 - PBS

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Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on how they used the letters, diaries, and memories of both well-known and lesser known figures to help convey a deeper understanding of the wartime experience. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8/7c.

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The American Revolution: An Inside Look

King of Them All: The Story of King Records | Full Documentary | PBS - October 10, 2025 - PBS

"King of Them All" is a feature-length documentary about King Records, the scrappy Cincinnati label that reshaped American music. Founded in the 1940s by Syd Nathan, a brash outsider dismissed by the industry, King dared to put everything under one roof. In a single building, records were written, recorded, pressed, and shipped — capturing performances with an urgency the industry giants couldn’t match.

The results were transformative. James Brown’s fiery soul, Little Willie John’s smooth R&B, Hank Ballard’s rock ’n’ roll anthems, and the Stanley Brothers’ bluegrass harmonies all came through King, together forming a catalog that rewrote the sound of the 20th century. What began as “records for the little man” became a cultural force.

King of Them All: The Story of King Records | Full Documentary

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More about "King of Them All: The Story of King Records"

The film itself unfolds like a listening session. Rare archival reels, hand-drawn animation, and evocative city imagery immerse viewers in both the music and the moment. Each chapter plays like a track, moving from King’s radical business model to the artists who defined generations, to the cultural barriers the label broke along the way.

Guiding this session are voices who connect King’s past to the present. Seymour Stein, who began his career at King before founding Sire Records, shares insider reflections. Country legend Vince Gill and jazz virtuoso Christian McBride testify to the label’s enduring impact, showing how King’s influence stretches far beyond its modest beginnings.

More than a documentary, "King of Them All" is a cultural listening session — a restoration of a forgotten legacy and an invitation to hear how one underdog label gave America its soundtrack.

The RNA Pioneer Who Reshaped Science, Medicine, and BioTech | Full Documentary | Independent Lens - October 6, 2025 - PBS

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A groundbreaking look at Phil Sharp’s rise from being a rural Kentucky farm boy who battled dyslexia to Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Narrated by Mark Ruffalo with insights from Walter Isaacson, Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution reveals how Sharp’s RNA discovery transformed biology and launched the biotechnology revolution leading to life-saving treatments for millions.

Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution | Independent Lens

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00:00 – Intro

00:32 – The Dawn of the Biotechnology Revolution

03:18 – From Rural Kentucky: Phil Sharp’s Early Life

08:39 – Overcoming Dyslexia: A Hidden Strength

14:42 – College Bound: Education and Love

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24:02 – Unlocking the Secrets of Cancer Cells

26:45 – The Minds That Changed Science

29:58 – Breaking Ground in Genetic Science

33:07 – Skepticism Meets Innovation and Investment

38:57 – Gene Research Takes Off

42:47 – Phil Cracks the Code!

46:52 – Launching a Biotech Venture

51:19 – Risk Behind Genentech’s IPO

53:35 – A Medical Milestone: Insulin from Gene Splicing

55:32 – The Boom and Bust of Drug Development

59:56 – Nobel-Winning Anti-Cancer Breakthrough

1:05:01 – The Challenges and Future of RNA

1:11:40 – Moderna’s Record-Breaking IPO

1:15:14 – A Global Crisis: COVID-19 and the Vaccine Race

1:21:36 – The Legacy of Phil Sharp

1:23:20 – Credits

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The American Revolution: Telling Our Origin Story | PBS - October 5, 2025 - PBS

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Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on the challenges of telling America's origin story, and how, by examining that story, Americans can have a dynamic conversation about what America means today.

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Cheetah Mom Teaches Her Cubs to Hunt | Big Cats 24/7 - October 3, 2025 - PBS

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Cheetah mom Pobe brings down an impala in a dramatic chase, but instead of finishing the kill, she lets it go. It’s no mistake. This is a crucial hunting lesson for her cubs, Kia and Bo.

Kia takes the lead with growing confidence, while Bo hesitates, unsure of the next move. Together, the cubs chase the impala and experience the thrill of the hunt for themselves. For these young cheetahs, it marks an important milestone in their journey toward independence and survival.

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Season Two sees the return of a familiar cast of human and big cat characters. The expert team of cinematographers — Gordon Buchanan, Anna Dimitriadis, Brad Bestelink, Sets Nthomiwa, Rea Schulte to Brinke, Greg Hartman and Tristen Woodward — live and work together from the Natural History Film Unit, Botswana’s remote film camp in the heart of big cat territory. Together, they follow the twists and turns in the lives of key, named big cats, introduced in Season One. Across five vital months, cats — and humans — battle punishing seasonal change, from flood to extreme drought. Over brutal terrain, in searing temperatures and through day and night, the team keeps its cameras rolling 24/7 to capture unparalleled, unseen animal behavior. State-of-the-art thermal cameras, and the latest in drone technology, mean the team can film the cats from the ground, the air and, uniquely, through the night, revealing yet more brand-new insights into their lives.