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Austin PBS Specials
Texas Lieutenant Governor Debate 2014
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Hansel Mieth
A pioneering woman photojournalist at Life magazine captures a turbulent 1930s America.
A pioneering woman photojournalist at Life magazine captures a turbulent 1930s America.
Take pains. Be perfect.
Teaching Shakespeare through performance.
Teaching Shakespeare through performance.
The Lost Grave of James Coryell
Solving a two-centuries-old mystery with legend and science.
Solving a two-centuries-old mystery with legend and science.
Koo Hoo Kiwat-Caddo Grass House
An elder and his apprentice return to their homeland to construct a traditional grass house.
An elder and his apprentice return to their homeland to construct a traditional grass house.
Caddo Voices: A Basketry Revival
A group of Caddo are working to restore and revitalize their endangered tradition of river cane bask
A group of Caddo are working to restore and revitalize their endangered tradition of river cane bask
God & Governing
The Texas Tribune explores the role faith plays in lawmakers' legislative decision making.
The Texas Tribune explores the role faith plays in lawmakers' legislative decision making.
Centerstage
This film documents a journey of self-discovery through Indian and western classical dance.
This film documents a journey of self-discovery through Indian and western classical dance.
Canine Soldiers: The Militarization of Love
Explore the intimate bond between Military Working Dogs and their combat soldier handlers.
Explore the intimate bond between Military Working Dogs and their combat soldier handlers.
Lift Me Up
Six Austin musicians were set to perform abroad until the pandemic changed their plans.
Six Austin musicians were set to perform abroad until the pandemic changed their plans.
ALL ATX: British Invasion
The best of Austin and British Invasion musicians perform in celebration of the Health...
The best of Austin and British Invasion musicians perform in celebration of the Health...
Positive All The Way
Inspiring story of the Paralympic movement's revolution and its charismatic founder.
Inspiring story of the Paralympic movement's revolution and its charismatic founder.
I Am Here
An immigrant teen navigates art, justice, and family in the age of mass deportation.
An immigrant teen navigates art, justice, and family in the age of mass deportation.
Munich '72 and Beyond
Chronicling the 4-decade struggle to memorialize the victims of the 1972 “Munich Massacre”
Chronicling the 4-decade struggle to memorialize the victims of the 1972 “Munich Massacre”
Admissions On Trial: Seven Decades of Race and Higher Ed
A discussion of the past, present and future of affirmative action.
A discussion of the past, present and future of affirmative action.
ALL ATX: A Celebration Of Austin Musicians
The best of Austin musicians perform in celebration of the Health Alliance for Austin...
The best of Austin musicians perform in celebration of the Health Alliance for Austin...
Beyond The Wall: A Texas Tribune Investigation
Go past the rhetoric to investigate the reality of the Texas border with The Texas Tribune
Go past the rhetoric to investigate the reality of the Texas border with The Texas Tribune
AISD Champions
AISD Student filmmakers tell the stories of the champions who have supported them.
AISD Student filmmakers tell the stories of the champions who have supported them.
ALL ATX: Austin Gets Psychedelic
The best of Austin and Texas musicians perform classic psychedelic songs.
The best of Austin and Texas musicians perform classic psychedelic songs.
Cohesion, Diversity & the Common Good
Explore complex social and political issues tied to diversity in the U.S. and U.K.
Explore complex social and political issues tied to diversity in the U.S. and U.K.
2012 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards
Highlights from the 2012 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards
Highlights from the 2012 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards
Energy at the Movies
Energy at the Movies illustrates how Hollywood has captured the history of energy
Energy at the Movies illustrates how Hollywood has captured the history of energy
Mortgage Crisis: Stopping Scams
In the midst of the foreclosure crisis, scam artists try to profit by...
In the midst of the foreclosure crisis, scam artists try to profit by...
The Story of Storybook
The Women's Storybook Project of Texas is a volunteer program that connects incarcerated w
The Women's Storybook Project of Texas is a volunteer program that connects incarcerated w
San Marcos River Project
Showcasing the unique qualities of the San Marcos River's underwater world.
Showcasing the unique qualities of the San Marcos River's underwater world.
Tattooed Under Fire
A portrait of Iraq-bound and returning US soldiers as they go under the tattoo needle.
A portrait of Iraq-bound and returning US soldiers as they go under the tattoo needle.
Life in the Logwoods: The East Timber Legacy
The history of the region and the loggers, sawyers, and migrants who bring wood to market.
The history of the region and the loggers, sawyers, and migrants who bring wood to market.
Why Bother? Austin Government Boards and Commissions
The City of Austin has over 60 Boards and Commissions, learn what these groups do...
The City of Austin has over 60 Boards and Commissions, learn what these groups do...
Operation Appreciation
Volunteers from Sun City Texas come together to show appreciation to Fort Hood soldiers.
Volunteers from Sun City Texas come together to show appreciation to Fort Hood soldiers.
Austin Opera: Ryan Speedo Green in Concert
Acclaimed bass-baritone Green in concert at Austin PBS, joined on piano by Adam Nielsen
Acclaimed bass-baritone Green in concert at Austin PBS, joined on piano by Adam Nielsen
Spark: Gerda Weissmann Klein
Gerda Weissmann Klein reflects on her life experiences, including surviving the Holocaust.
Gerda Weissmann Klein reflects on her life experiences, including surviving the Holocaust.
Texas Perspective: Water
A magazine news program focused on water issues across Texas.
A magazine news program focused on water issues across Texas.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Debate 2014
A one-hour debate between Senator Dan Patrick and Senator Leticia Van de Putte.
A one-hour debate between Senator Dan Patrick and Senator Leticia Van de Putte.
Why Bother? Austin City Government 101 (Part 1)
Why Bother? Austin City Government 101 is a general overview and education on...
Why Bother? Austin City Government 101 is a general overview and education on...
Emerging Voices, Emerging Church
Explores the roots of a new movement within the Christian Church.
Explores the roots of a new movement within the Christian Church.
The Anderson Yellow Jackets
Alumni of a Black high school in Texas talk about the effects of segregation.
Alumni of a Black high school in Texas talk about the effects of segregation.
Wine Roads of Texas (Part 1) - Texas Hill Country Wines
We take viewer through the wildflowers and back roads of the famous Texas Hill Country.
We take viewer through the wildflowers and back roads of the famous Texas Hill Country.
Wildflowers | Seeds of History
Discover the facts and legends behind the wildflowers that captivate us every spring.
Discover the facts and legends behind the wildflowers that captivate us every spring.
Las Misiones: The Missions of Texas
A visual celebration of missions as historic monuments and architectural wonders.
A visual celebration of missions as historic monuments and architectural wonders.
Wine Roads of Texas (Part 3) - Gulf Coast & Metroplex Wines
Wine from the sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast to the busy "Metroplex" of Dallas-Fort Worth
Wine from the sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast to the busy "Metroplex" of Dallas-Fort Worth
Debate para Vicegobernador de Tejas 2014
Debate de una hora entre el Senador Dan Patrick y la Senadora Leticia Van de Putte.
Debate de una hora entre el Senador Dan Patrick y la Senadora Leticia Van de Putte.
Linda Ellerbee: Lessons From The Holocaust
A Town Hall discussion in Austin, TX dealing with tolerance and empathy within communities
A Town Hall discussion in Austin, TX dealing with tolerance and empathy within communities
ATX Decides: 2024 Mayoral Forum
All five candidates for mayor of Austin, Texas, address key issues for the local community.
All five candidates for mayor of Austin, Texas, address key issues for the local community.
Backstage Austin: Deftones
A candid backstage interview with Deftones' members Chino Moreno and Abe Cunningham.
A candid backstage interview with Deftones' members Chino Moreno and Abe Cunningham.
The Texas Rundown
Between the end of the Legislative special session and two Supreme Court rulings...
Between the end of the Legislative special session and two Supreme Court rulings...
Vamos Al Baile (Let's Go To The Dance)
A stellar lineup of Mexican-American musicians take the stage in front of a live audience.
A stellar lineup of Mexican-American musicians take the stage in front of a live audience.
Why Bother? Citizen Communication
A discussion around how citizens can communicate with their city government...
A discussion around how citizens can communicate with their city government...
The World, The War and Texas
An in-depth look at the experiences and contributions of Texans during World War 2.
An in-depth look at the experiences and contributions of Texans during World War 2.
Wine Roads of Texas (Part 2) - West Texas Wines
Visit West Texas wineries and meet their winemakers, and also wine-pioneer Kim McPherson.
Visit West Texas wineries and meet their winemakers, and also wine-pioneer Kim McPherson.
09.13.08 Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike was the costliest storm to ever strike Texas.
Hurricane Ike was the costliest storm to ever strike Texas.
Backstage Austin: The Darkness
All access, and behind the scenes coverage of the British rock gods, The Darkness.
All access, and behind the scenes coverage of the British rock gods, The Darkness.
Redford, Woodward & Bernstein
Robert Redford, Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein Q&A session.
Robert Redford, Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein Q&A session.
Considering Matthew Shepard
Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare create a three-part oratorio for Matthew Shepard.
Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare create a three-part oratorio for Matthew Shepard.
10-WON: Austin's New Voice
Explore Austin's first election under a new form of city government.
Explore Austin's first election under a new form of city government.
Why Bother? Austin City Government 101 (Part 2)
Why Bother? Austin City Government 101 is a general overview and education on...
Why Bother? Austin City Government 101 is a general overview and education on...
ATX Decides
Explanation and analysis of the propositions in Austin's May special election.
Explanation and analysis of the propositions in Austin's May special election.