Jennifer Robinson

Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! A cerebral, French-speaking Hollywood star, Jodie Foster's career and journey to fame has been remarkable. From her origins as a child model and acclaimed young actor, she later transitioned behind-the-camera as a filmmaker. This documentary follows her unique life and highlights her many accomplishments in the film industry.

Premieres Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App. Experience Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking opera directed by Tony nominee Robert O’Hara. The new staging portrays Malcolm as an Everyman whose story transcends time and space. Supported by a cast of young Met stars, Will Liverman sings Malcolm X.

Premieres Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. A truly unique television program bringing together songs performed by musical legends The Blind Boys of Alabama and a full symphony orchestra. Throughout the program, a documentary storytelling thread uses small vignettes to connect the artists and their songs. Beautifully orchestrated and conducted by Dr. Henry Panion III, the program focuses on messages of humanity, peace and love.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encore Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Enjoy a concert celebration honoring the legacy of Gospel music in America. As a companion to GOSPEL, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., secular and gospel artists sing their favorite gospel classics.

Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The giant stone heads of Easter Island have inspired theories for centuries. Now, new research reveals intriguing evidence of the origins and inspirations of the ancient Rapanui people who created the iconic monoliths.

Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Sunday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Shorebirds fly thousands of miles each year along ancient and largely unknown migratory routes called Flyways. Follow conservationists and scientists who are racing against the clock to understand and save these shorebirds.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Wednesday, April 21 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We sit down with two powerhouses of talent in the theatre, television, and film scene. Dedrick Weathersby and Tisha Campbell join us to chat about their trials and tribulations in our industry.