Chris Abrahamsen

In "Nurse-Midwives: Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis," the work of nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners is literally reshaping the landscape of 21st-century maternal healthcare.

Premieres Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. The two-hour documentary is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumph they face each day. These stories are interwoven with the broader context of the cultural and economic conditions in the U.S., leading to a care system tipping into crisis.

A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller hosted a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center had nothing to do with programming it.

From the quiet resilience of spouses to the historical roots of America’s care economy, Caregiving explores our nation's caregiving crisis and reveals the emotional weight, economic toll, and undeniable heroism of those who provide vital care and companionship to others every day.

Millions of Americans provide care for loved ones every day, shaping a quiet but far-reaching part of our society. Caregiving examines the shared impact of this often unseen role, documenting how caregiving intersects with health, family, and community across the nation.

The documentary "Caregiving" offers a window into the experiences of caregivers across the country — individuals navigating the personal and emotional dimensions of providing support for family members. The film sheds light on a subject that impacts millions and reveals the complexities behind one of the nation’s most personal responsibilities.