Premieres Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS+
At a time when the lack of connection is epidemic, wise and witty grandmothers sit behind a lemonade-style stand in NYC's Central Park, offering heartfelt life lessons to passersby.
Inspired by the importance of his own grandmother’s guidance, Mike Matthews created the "Grandma Stand" as a place where anyone can find emotional comfort through conversations with an impartial grandma. It has become so popular that "Grandma Stands" are now opening in other states and countries.
The hour-long documentary "Grandma Stand," from two-time Christopher Award winner Susan Polis Schutz, captures the stand in action, offering viewers the opportunity to witness 20 diverse individuals, ranging in age from 10 to 81, candidly and vulnerably share their feelings with a grandmother. The program reveals how a brief encounter with someone can have a profound impact.
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Credits: IronZeal Films. Distributed by American Public Television
