Here are some of his lesser-known, but equally impressive projects. The awards were established to celebrate and encourage filmmaking that appeals to movie lovers with a grownup state of mind – and to recognize its artists. Uncover the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes. Full Film 0:56:11 More from PBS PBS is proud to celebrate Black History this February and all year round! POV “Minding the Gap”(Monday, February 18, 9:00-11:00 p.m. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., executive producer and host of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, and Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative. See the surprising number of animals that survive and thrive alongside these fiery natural phenomena. Raised in segregated Mississippi, his journey shows the ways that artistic expression can triumph over prejudice and injustice. Composed of intimate and unencumbered moments in the lives of people in the community, the film offers a richly detailed glimpse at life in America’s Black Belt. It’s humans vs. rodents. Naval history and the harrowing survival story of 316 sailors. From 1969 to 1975, Compton's Communicative Arts Academy invigorated the city with art by establishing Compton as canvas and muse as well as by transforming buildings into venues and objects for art in the community. Follow the efforts of a decorated Marine as she fights to reunite her family after the deportation of her husband, an undocumented man from Mexico. The Walt Disney Company announced that the Academy Award-nominated film returns to the big screen from Feb. 1-7 in honor of Black History Month. From the South to Brooklyn to China, meet the people who reproduce, consume and reclaim black memorabilia, racially charged objects often wrapped in the protective embrace of antiquity and historical preservation. Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand, the epic storyteller in pictures who harnessed the serendipity of the streets to capture the American 1960s-70s. From Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, dictators have had a profound effect on the 20th century. *LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER “Pipeline”(Friday, February 8, 9:00–10:30 p.m. An immigrant who became a media mogul with an outspoken, cantankerous voice and created two bestselling newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer championed what he regarded as the sacred role of a free press in a democracy. An all-star tribute to Emilio and Gloria Estefan, the 2019 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the first married couple or musicians-songwriters of Hispanic descent to receive the honor. Join Brian Greene and an ensemble cast as they trace Albert Einstein’s journey to uncover the General Theory of Relativity with state-of-the-art animation, an original orchestral score and innovative projection techniques in this theatrical special. ET). This weekend, many PBS stations will air “An Evening with Ken Chenault,” a special about the man who was chairman and CEO of American Express for 17 years. WETA Magazine features TV schedules and highlights as well as updates about Classical WETA 90.9 FM programs. Shipped thousands of miles away from Hawaii to a private prison in the Arizona desert, two native Hawaiians discover their indigenous traditions from a fellow inmate serving a life sentence. Premiere: November 4, 2019 After an epidemic of fires in the 1970s, the South Bronx banded together and built a better future for their children. AMERICAN MASTERS “Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable”. Those with a blue compass icon are available to watch on-demand via the KERA Passport member benefit. A film explores the pivotal role that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played in shaping American history, culture and national identity. The play is the seventh in his 10-part series, The Pittsburgh Cycle, which traces the African American experience in America through the 20th century. GREAT PERFORMANCES  “Doubt from Minnesota Opera”. Explore the lives of Tre, Maison and Dasan, three of the estimated one in 14 American children with a parent in prison, in this emotional exploration of relationships tested by separation and the challenges of growing up with a parent behind bars. *INDEPENDENT LENS “Hale County This Morning, This Evening”, (Monday, February 11, 10:00-11:30 p.m. They’ll also be available to view on GPB Passport. Celebrate the wedding that changed British matrimonial ceremonies forever with this glorious re-imagining hosted by Lucy Worsley. With grit, fury and compassion, they’re trying to reclaim their city’s future. Filmed in Peru, this documentary spotlights a relatively unknown aspect of the African diaspora. (Sundays, beginning March 31, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Caption And CALL THE MIDWIFE returns for Season 8 on March 31. PBS SoCal and KCET celebrate February 2020 as Black History Month with new programs that honor the legacy of African Americans. ET). Actors lip sync taped conversations and dramatic animations come to life in this magical realist documentary bending the boundaries of fiction and nonfiction. The documentary Charley Pride: I’m Just Me (Monday, February 25) reveals the complicated history of the American South and its music through the life of country star Charley Pride. Wilson,” along with Emilio and Gloria Estefan, recipients of The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, legendary performer Charley Pride for his AMERICAN MASTERS special, a “Stars in Concert” performance by Tony-nominee Megan Hilty for LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER, and more. SEASON 5 PREMIERE: FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. (Tuesdays, January 8-February 26; April 2 and 9, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Directed by Jim Brown. Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer. WETA Television and Classical WETA 90.9 FM are community-based public broadcasting stations serving the Washington area and supported by listeners and viewers. See Michael Mayer’s richly textured production of Verdi’s classic opera, starring soprano Diana Damrau as the tragic heroine Violetta and Juan Diego Flórez as her hapless lover Alfredo. Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout the country’s history. From the South to Brooklyn to China, meet the people who reproduce, consume and reclaim black memorabilia, racially-charged objects often wrapped in the protective embrace of antiquity and historical preservation.

PBS takes viewers on a journey of personal discovery. The biography ­series explores the musical artist’s challenging life and career through candid interviews with the “King of the Blues,” filmed shortly before his death, and fellow music stars, including Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Ringo Starr. ET). This two-part series commemorates an enduring love that was to melt the nation’s heart and set the standard for generations of brides to come. Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near, who for the last 40 years has worked on global social justice coalition-building in the women’s and lesbian movements.

Jenna Coleman stars as the young but fearless monarch, facing a crisis that threatens to end her reign. Along with “Victoria,” PBS will present a pair of additional specials about royal families: TWO-PART SPECIAL:  VICTORIA AND ALBERT: THE WEDDING, (Sundays, January 13 and 20, 10:00-11:00 p.m. Directed by Marilyn Ness. Davis strove to achieve the American Dream in a time of shifting political territory.

This oral history was published just last year, and Tony Award winner L. Scott Caldwell and Bill Cobbs from the Ebony Repertory Theatre present a staged reading from Hurston’s book, Barracoon: The Story of the “Last Black Cargo.” UCLA historian Wade Dean provides an overview of Hurston’s contributions, and an audience discussion with producer-director Wren T. Brown follows the program. Raised in segregated Mississippi, his journey shows the ways that artistic expression can triumph over prejudice and injustice. Now, that appears to be changing. Lincoln Center Theater’s acclaimed production of Dominique Morisseau's riveting new play follows Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, who is desperate to give her son opportunities her students will never have. From Feb. 8-10, the museum presents Race Relay, an interactive theatrical production that explores race today. NATURE “The Incredible Egg with David Attenborough” (w.t.). Acclaimed playwright August Wilson’s Two Trains Running plays at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles from Feb. 2-March 3. Robert Spano conducts. The PBS Winter-Spring season includes many additional shows, series and specials, with most program descriptions listed below. And from acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Nelson, Boss: The Black Experience in Business tells the untold story of African American entrepreneurship, where skill, industriousness, ingenuity and sheer courage in the face of overwhelming odds provide the backbone of this nation’s economic and social growth. INDEPENDENT LENS  “Rodents of Unusual Size”, (Monday, January 14, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15. Black Panther The Walt Disney Company announced that the Academy Award-nominated film returns to the big screen from Feb. 1-7 […] Discover the man behind the award. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Nature Cat follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors and learn about nature with the help of his animal friends. (Monday-Tuesday, March 25-26, 9:00-11:00 pm, two episodes per night). ET). National and world news from NPR.

In celebration of this year’s Black History Month, WTTW will showcase an expansive lineup of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African Americans. GREAT PERFORMANCES “Movies for Grownups Awards 2019 with AARP the Magazine” (w.t. His remarkable list of clients included film stars, and his name is associated with lasting architectural icons. When her son gets in trouble at school, Nya must confront his rage and her choices, and try to reach him before he gets pulled away forever. HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS (w.t.). How did they finally come to the bitter end? PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. In 2014, African American teenager Lennon Lacy was found hanging from a swing set.

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout the country’s history. ET).