January 14, 2021 | 7:50 AM
How it Feels to be Free
Discover icons Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier.
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December 21, 2020 | 5:06 AM
Laura Ingalls Wilder on American Masters
Explore the life, times and controversial legacy of the writer of the Little House series.
December 18, 2020 | 5:05 AM
A portrait of democracy in action
The film immerses audiences in the municipality of Boston to illustrate a government taking care of its diverse citizens.
December 1, 2020 | 8:54 AM
How the automobile provided freedom but also discrimination to African Americans
Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.
November 5, 2020 | 1:04 PM
Stories of veterans who have built something that changed the way we live
The Story broadcasts Veteran’s Day November 11 at 2:00pm
November 3, 2020 | 2:26 PM
Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles on Great Performances
Travel through the musical’s history featuring appearances by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and more. Watch Great Performances Friday November 13 at 9:00pm on WITF TV
October 28, 2020 | 12:07 PM
Three part series on Primates on Nature
Get to know the many species of primates, from the popular chimpanzee and gorilla, to the more obscure species like the snub-nosed monkey, the slow loris, the tarsier and much more.
October 24, 2020 | 1:15 PM
Before the bombing: How MOVE became one of Philly’s greatest tragedies
The documentary “40 Years a Prisoner” will premiere on HBO in December.
October 14, 2020 | 11:17 AM
Michael Tilson Thomas on American Masters
Discover the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist, composer and National Medal of Arts recipient.
October 13, 2020 | 9:04 AM
Walter Winchell on American Masters
Meet the columnist who created the fast-paced, politically charged journalism that dominates today.