2024-09-12
Jonny Donahoe performs in a one-person play about a man who came of age with a suicidal mother but, at various stages of his life, set about compiling a long list of reasons to live. Filmed at the Barrow Street Theatre in New York City in 2015.
A profile of giraffe researcher Anne Dagg who, in 1956, became one of the first people to ever observe and report on animal behavior.
Omid, a teenage athlete who is barred for bureaucratic reasons from a swimming competition; however, as his estranged father has made his consent to a divorce from his mother conditional on Omid's performance in the competition, he begins to train in open-water swimming under the coaching of Mani, with their increasingly close friendship leading to community rumours and allegations they are engagi
Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the Chicago Mob that was profiting from it, the members of "Jane" risked their personal and professional lives to support women with unwanted pregnancies. In the pre-Roe v. Wade era — a time when abortion was a crime in most states and even circulating information about abortion was a felony in Illinoi
Exploring provocative viewpoints from engineers, factory workers, journalists, philosophers and Asimov himself, The Truth About Killer Robots is a cautionary tale about a world automating beyond control. (Repeat).
When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, students had just started their day at Stuyvesant High School, a few blocks away. Through intimate conversations with eight individuals who were there, this documentary offers a unique perspective on that tragic day. Directed and produced by Emmy-winner Amy Schatz, the film weaves footage of the attack with commentary from student eyewitnes
An introduction to the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001 presented for a young audience.
Madison investigates the parts of his family that have been kept in the shadows, and explores the fallout of his mother's and aunts' involvement in the "Gifting Tables"—a multi-level marketing scheme that aimed to uplift women but, as it grew exponentially, evolved into something more insidious. (Repeat).
Robert is summoned by a government select committee, leaving him worrying that he's become a pawn in a much larger battle between very powerful entities. Meanwhile, during the company's annual charity day, Sweetpea shares a theory with Eric that could mark the beginning of the end for Pierpoint, and Yasmin wonders if being vulnerable in a relationship is worth it. (Repeat).
Margaret finds herself in a pickle due to her dealings with the late Arnold Rothstein when his widow starts snooping around his covert affairs. Meanwhile, Chalky wonders where his latest partnership is going; Nucky talks shop with a prominent businessman from Boston; Luciano and Siegel try to strike a deal with Narcisse in Harlem; and in 1884, a young Nucky works hard at the hotel and catches the
Lee explores the attacks of 9/11 hearing from survivors frontline workers and boat captains who launched a historic maritime rescue. (Repeat).
The city is united in grief and solidarity in the wake of 9/11, but health problems of first responders, persecution of Sikhs and Muslims, and wide-ranging perspectives underscore the lasting impact of the tragedy. Also: New Yorkers reflect on the hardships the city has faced and its determination to emerge stronger than ever. (Repeat).
New medicines and vaccines to fight Ebola are discussed. (Repeat).
A profile of giraffe researcher Anne Dagg who, in 1956, became one of the first people to ever observe and report on animal behavior.
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The unearthing of a 2000-year-old astrology board brings with it trouble for an unsuspecting museum curator and the rest of humanity. (Repeat).
Charlie Cunningham begs her mom, Amber, to let her switch from her small private school to a public high school, wanting to prove to her (and to herself) that she's changed since being kicked out of school last year. Growing up without any luxuries, Amber works overtime as a doctor in order to give Charlie the finer things in life. It's also her way of making up for her divorce two years ago, and
A portrait of animal scientist Temple Grandin, who, as a young woman in the 1960s and 1970s, overcame the stigma of autism to become a leading authority on the humane treatment of livestock.