Jennifer Robinson

Premieres Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. An ancient tomb found on a Greek island might prove that the hero of Homer’s Odyssey really existed. An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. Meet a Salvadoran-American family who have legally lived and worked in the nation’s capital for 20 years. Their lives are upended when Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those from El Salvador and five other countries is revoked.

Premieres Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Margaret Hoover explores voting systems across the U.S. She examines which states are most efficient and inclusive, as well as those that face challenges. Personal stories and expert voices shed new light on the most powerful tool in our democracy.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Discover the life and career of director Blake Edwards, one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures. Edwards redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that still resonates with today’s directors and actors. With a career and body of work spanning over a four-decade career–often in collaboration with his wife, legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews–the film offers reflections on the times he lived in and tackles issues including sex, gender and power that remain at the forefront of present-day zeitgeist.

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with YouTube. Bryan Roof visits the Cuban Sandwich Festival in Tampa, Florida. Bryan makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Cuban sandwich, with homemade Cuban bread and roast pork with mojo. Tasting expert Jack Bishop and host Julia Collin Davison taste our favorite mustards.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! From portraying Spaghetti Western cowboys and hard-boiled cops to becoming one of Hollywood’s greatest directors, Clint Eastwood has become an enduring cinema icon throughout a 70-year career. This is a portrait of a creative talent still active in his 90s, both in front of and behind the camera.

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.