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Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 3 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. of the most brutal, merciless and chaotic fighting of World War II took part in the mountains of Italy and lasted until the final days of the war. Even as the Allies advanced into the heart of Berlin in May of 1945, the battle for Italy continued. Many soldiers were affected by their time fighting in Italy and the horrific conditions they faced there. This film is about those who lived through one of World War II’s most desperate fights, including the young lieutenant from Kansas whose unforgettable ordeal in Italy would shape his life of public service. -
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 1 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The film tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of Black military pilots who broke stereotypes and helped win World War II with their daring fighter escorts of American bombers. The legacy-themed documentary features interviews with many original Tuskegee Airmen, family members, and historians – both Italian and American. It also follows the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman back to Italy to visit what remains of the base at Ramitelli and includes a visit to the cemetery at Nettuno, Italy, where several Tuskegee Airmen are buried. -
Stream all 3 episodes now with KPBS Passport! + Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. A REEL SOUTH and INDEPENDENT LENS co-presentation, A TOWN CALLED VICTORIA follows a mosque in South Texas that erupts in flames. After the cameras turn away and the narrative slips from the headlines, the town of Victoria must overcome its age-old political, racial, and economic divides, and begin the hard work of changing itself for the better. -
Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him on a heartfelt mission that will bring a group of international strangers together for surprising emotional adventure. -
Stream now with the PBS App. After 26 years of service, Army Col. (Ret.) Gregory D. Gadson shares how a life of discipline and strength helped him overcome transformative adversity. He speaks of his love for his family and how his support system was essential to his healing process. Greg also talks about mindfulness, personal growth, what success looks like, and how to achieve it. -
Premieres Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Thursday, Nov 16 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The film documents Pittsburgh's powerful community response to hate in the aftermath of the assault on three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue. Through the voices of survivors, family members, diverse Pittsburgh residents and leaders, the film shows the powerful display of unity in a moment of crisis, the resilience of a vibrant city, and a community working together to understand what it means to be "stronger than hate. -
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Founded by Prince William in 2020, The Earthshot Prize aims to discover and help scale the world's most innovative climate and environmental solutions to protect and restore our planet. A star-studded awards ceremony, filming in Singapore on November 7, celebrates this year's fifteen finalists before awarding the five winners of The Earthshot Prize. -
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. The "Service" episode is the story of craft and the military. From the origins of the Army Arts and Crafts Program and the G.I. Bill to contemporary soldiers and veterans, SERVICE documents the power of the handmade to inspire, motivate and heal. Featured artists include Eugene Burks Jr., Pam DeLuco, Judas Recendez, Ehren Tool and Peter Voulkos. -
Premieres Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Join host Jon Stewart for a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration with the United States Army Field Band, honoring heroes past and present and reflectin on the service and sacrifices of veterans. -
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Sunday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Experience the sensory explosion of eye-popping theatrics and infectious pop tracks from one of today’s most captivating performers. This not-to-be-missed spectacle features hit after hit and delivers the excitement of the live Katy Perry experience.
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