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Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act [Extended Audio Description]
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Trailer | Hard Hat Riot
Watch a preview of Hard Hat Riot.
Watch a preview of Hard Hat Riot.
The Secret Hollywood Campaign to Clean L.A'.s Air
When smog issue plagued their city in the mid 20th century, Angelenos got creative.
When smog issue plagued their city in the mid 20th century, Angelenos got creative.
The mystery of L.A.’s smog revealed
The major breakthrough in understanding L.A.'s deadly smog came from a surprising place.
The major breakthrough in understanding L.A.'s deadly smog came from a surprising place.
Smog on the Big Screen from Blade Runner to Godzilla
How has L.A.'s history of smog shown up on the big screen?
How has L.A.'s history of smog shown up on the big screen?
Chapter 1 | Clearing the Air: The War on Smog
Watch a preview of Clearing the Air: The War on Smog.
Watch a preview of Clearing the Air: The War on Smog.
Garrison Closes The Liberator
After four decades and 1,803 issues, William Lloyd Garrison closed The Liberator.
After four decades and 1,803 issues, William Lloyd Garrison closed The Liberator.
The Gettysburg Address @ 150
The Gettysburg Address, 150 years later - of the people, by the people, for the people.
The Gettysburg Address, 150 years later - of the people, by the people, for the people.
Trailer | Casa Susanna
Casa Susanna was a refuge for transgender women and cross-dressing men in the 1950s-60s.
Casa Susanna was a refuge for transgender women and cross-dressing men in the 1950s-60s.
Trailer | Nazi Town, USA
The story of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi group active across the US in the 1930s.
The story of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi group active across the US in the 1930s.
Trailer | The Busing Battleground
Revisit 1970s Boston, when court-mandated school integration unleashed racial unrest.
Revisit 1970s Boston, when court-mandated school integration unleashed racial unrest.
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer Preview
Oppenheimer was tasked with the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Oppenheimer was tasked with the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Trailer | Fly with Me
The lively but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.
The lively but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.
Teaser | The Movement and the "Madman"
Discover the story of the 1969 showdown between President Nixon and the antiwar movement.
Discover the story of the 1969 showdown between President Nixon and the antiwar movement.
Teaser | The War on Disco
Explore the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music.
Explore the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music.
Trailer | The Sun Queen
Unsung scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun.
Unsung scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun.
Trailer | Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
Discover the unexpected history behind Monopoly, America’s favorite board game.
Discover the unexpected history behind Monopoly, America’s favorite board game.
Trailer | The Cancer Detectives
The untold story of the people who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer.
The untold story of the people who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer.
Trailer | The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools
The story of a Mississippi town’s effort to integrate its public schools in 1970.
The story of a Mississippi town’s effort to integrate its public schools in 1970.
Chapter 1 | The Cancer Detectives
Watch a preview of The Cancer Detectives.
Watch a preview of The Cancer Detectives.
Chapter 1 | Fly with Me
Watch a preview of Fly with Me.
Watch a preview of Fly with Me.
Who's Who
Meet the characters in "Fly With Me."
Meet the characters in "Fly With Me."
Chapter 1 |The War on Disco
Watch a preview of The War on Disco.
Watch a preview of The War on Disco.
Where did disco come from?
The origin story behind the Seventies most signature sound.
The origin story behind the Seventies most signature sound.
From the Vault: Henri Belolo
French music producer Henri Belolo tells the origin story of the Village People.
French music producer Henri Belolo tells the origin story of the Village People.
The Battle for Bilingual Education
How Asian and Latino activists took on the education system in Boston and won.
How Asian and Latino activists took on the education system in Boston and won.
Gifford Pinchot's Vision
Roosevelt and Pinchot make a plan to save America's wilderness. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
Roosevelt and Pinchot make a plan to save America's wilderness. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
The Big Burn Preview
In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over 3 million acres. Premiering Feb 3.
In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over 3 million acres. Premiering Feb 3.
The Heroes of the Big Burn
Firefighters are regaled as heroes for the first time in America. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
Firefighters are regaled as heroes for the first time in America. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
The Big Burn, Chapter 1
In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over three million acres.
In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over three million acres.
Fire as the Enemy
Fire was essential to the survival of the new US Forest Service. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
Fire was essential to the survival of the new US Forest Service. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
America's Timber
In the early 1900s, timber was an essential US product. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS
In the early 1900s, timber was an essential US product. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS
"Hire Everybody You Can Find"
In 1910 the U.S. Forest Service was desperately understaffed. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
In 1910 the U.S. Forest Service was desperately understaffed. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
Chapter 1 | Flood in the Desert
Watch a preview of Flood in the Desert.
Watch a preview of Flood in the Desert.
Trailer | Flood in the Desert
Explore the 1928 dam collapse, the second deadliest disaster in California history.
Explore the 1928 dam collapse, the second deadliest disaster in California history.
Owens Valley Paiute
The Paiute people built sophisticated irrigation canals to channel water in California.
The Paiute people built sophisticated irrigation canals to channel water in California.
Big Dams of the American West
Beginning in the 1930s, large dams were built on important watersheds.
Beginning in the 1930s, large dams were built on important watersheds.
William Mulholland
In 1922, Mulholland began building the St. Francis Dam to meet the needs of Los Angeles.
In 1922, Mulholland began building the St. Francis Dam to meet the needs of Los Angeles.
Trailer | Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
The story of housewives who led a grassroots movement to galvanize the Superfund Bill.
The story of housewives who led a grassroots movement to galvanize the Superfund Bill.
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Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act [ASL]
The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
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Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act [Extended Audio Description]
The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.