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PBS NewsHour
Fri Dec. 23, 2011
Jeffrey Brown talks to the New York Times' A.O. Scott about the films of 2011. Continue
American Masters
Tue Dec. 20, 2011
From 1941 to 1978, this husband-wife powerhouse brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an architect by training; she was a painter and sculptor. Together their work helped shape the second half of the 20th century and remains culturally vital today. Narrated by James Franco, Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter is the 25th anniversary season finale of American Masters. Continue
POV
Mon Dec. 12, 2011
Watch, Make, Learn! This year, give the gift of documentaries. For once, we mean it literally! Explore a list of gadgets, gear, DVDs, film memberships, and magazine subscriptions that would make great gifts for the documentary lovers in your life. Continue
American Masters
Wed Dec. 07, 2011
Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography. Watch Part 2 here on PBS.org. Continue
POV
Wed Nov. 30, 2011
Documentaries bring us closer to the world. We get to go places we normally can't, and learn about fascinating people and important issues that might otherwise be ignored. But just how comprehensive is our understanding of our own country, based on the documentaries we see? This state-by-state breakdown takes a first stab at answering that question. Continue
American Masters
Mon Nov. 14, 2011
Dick Cavett recalls Woody Allen's improvisation skills that rival the best of those of his peers and Woody improvises a sketch on 'The Punatorium' from The Dick Cavett show. Woody Allen: A Documentary premieres nationally Sunday, November 20 from 9-11 p.m. and Monday, November 21 from 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 25th anniversary season of American Masters. Continue
POV
Thu Nov. 10, 2011
In this clip from 'Where Soldiers Come From,' Dom's truck is hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) while on patrol in Afghanistan. After being treated, he returns home and shares the story with his family. Continue
American Masters
Thu Nov. 10, 2011
Woody Allen describes how he cut his teeth writing comedy sketches at the Tamiment, a Poconos resort. Woody Allen: A Documentary premieres nationally Sunday, November 20 from 9-11 p.m. and Monday, November 21 from 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 25th anniversary season of American Masters. Continue
The Parent Show
Mon Nov. 07, 2011
Get the scoop on Sesame Street's STEMphasis with the VP of research and education, Dr. Rosemarie Truglio. Rosemarie discusses the influence that parents have on their child's attitude toward math, and even shares a sneak STEM peak of upcoming episodes! Continue
FRONTLINE
Fri Oct. 28, 2011
As a new Hollywood film is released, a look back at the controversial authorship debate. Was Shakespeare an ordinary man from Stratford, or was he the 17th Earl of Oxford (or neither)? Continue
Off Book
Tue Dec. 20, 2011
Books are in a conflicted state. From pop culture pop-ups, to surreal sculptural stories, to reformations of antique sacred texts, these creators re-envision what the experience of a book can be. At times playful, and other times profound, this episode explores the boundaries of one of the most important human creations. Continue
Independent Lens
Thu Dec. 15, 2011
Since the dawn of cinema, Hollywood has made over 4,000 films about Native people -- over 100 years of movies that shape the way we see Indians ... and the way Indians see themselves. Romanticized and demonized, what does it mean to have your identity defined by the movies. Cree Indian filmmaker, Neil Diamond, sets off on a cross-country journey to explore his Hollywood roots. Continue
American Masters
Wed Dec. 07, 2011
Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography. Watch Part 1 here on PBS.org. Continue
Independent Lens
Wed Nov. 30, 2011
These Amazing Shadows reminds us of how fundamental film is to our social, historical, and cultural memory. For this quiz, we've picked little-known facts about some of the films in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Challenge your friends! We doubt the most erudite cineaste can conquer this quiz! Continue
American Masters
Thu Nov. 17, 2011
Robert Weide followed the notoriously private Woody Allen over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography. In this interview, find out how Weide gained access for filming and what he learned about Woody Allen's creative process. Woody Allen: A Documentary premieres nationally Sunday, November 20 from 9-11 p.m. and Monday, November 21 from 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Continue
American Masters
Fri Nov. 11, 2011
See what happened when Woody Allen first met Diane Keaton and learn what they both first thought of each other. Woody Allen: A Documentary premieres nationally Sunday, November 20 from 9-11 p.m. and Monday, November 21 from 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 25th anniversary season of American Masters. Continue
POV
Thu Nov. 10, 2011
U.S. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, General Craig R. McKinley and the National Guard Bureau, Military to Medicine and POV presented the highly-acclaimed film 'Where Soldiers Come From' at a special screening on November 1, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Director Heather Courtney and the subjects of the film answered questions. Continue
American Masters
Thu Nov. 10, 2011
Woody describes how he turned sour at 6 when he realized he'll vanish one day in an excerpt from Woody Allen: A Documentary. Woody Allen: A Documentary premieres nationally Sunday, November 20 from 9-11 p.m. and Monday, November 21 from 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) as part of the 25th anniversary season of American Masters. Continue
American Masters
Mon Oct. 31, 2011
Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented for the first time. Filmmaker Robert Weide followed the film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography. Woody Allen: A Documentary premieres Sunday, November 20 from 9-11 p.m. and Monday, November 21 from 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Continue
Mark Twain Prize
Thu Oct. 27, 2011
WEB EXCLUSIVE- Paul Rudd answers the question -- when did Will Ferrell make you laugh the hardest? Ferrell,is this year's recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for Humor. Show airs on PBS stations nationwide on Monday, Oct. 31 (check local listings for times) Continue
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