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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. The film profiles the acclaimed actor, director and producer celebrated for his legendary roles in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "All the President’s Men" and "The Sting." His work promoting independent film through the Sundance Film Festival and Institute, as well as his commitment to environmental and political causes, expanded his legacy beyond the screen. -
Premieres Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. The First Peoples of Southern California before 1775 include the Payómkawichum, Cupa, Cahuilla, and Kumeyaay. Discover how they lived before contact in ways that were rich, scientific, and sophisticated. Before the American Revolution, their world was already changing. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Celebrate the legendary singer, songwriter and performer in a spectacular 2012 concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Featuring a state-of-the art Yamaha piano — nearly four years in the making — this unforgettable show features Elton performing his much-loved hits. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Thursday, June 4 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. Join longtime friends and chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pépin for mouth-watering recipes and personal family stories. Their combined knowledge doubles the fun when they come together to share the recipes that made their careers. -
Premieres Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Noon and 7:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. The series travels across the country, celebrating the traditions of makers who helped shape this nation. From the impact of boatbuilders during the Revolutionary War to the printing press that helped spread ideas of independence, experience the history of craftsmanship that helped unify and lay the foundation for this nation. -
Stream this new episode early on June 1 with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Premieres Thursday June, 18, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. We witness the rebirth of an iconic neon sign in El Cajon; solve a mystery about traffic on Broadway Downtown; discover Little Libraries that share books for free in neighborhoods from Chula Vista to Ramona, see what’s behind the headlines from years gone by, and much more! -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. For thousands of years women have been locked out of Taiko drumming. Not anymore. In the dead of a Minnesota winter, Asian drumming divas smash gender roles and redefine power on their own terms. the film dives into the rhythms and struggles that lead to an electrifying historic performance that changes everything. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 30 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. We visit Fénix Tacos in Ensenada, home of the city’s most traditional fish tacos. Next we try a sweet drink at La Michoacana. Then we stop by one of the best bakeries in town, La Reyna, where Jorge gets a hands-on lesson in creating delicious pastries and sweets. -
Premieres Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, May 31 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. The chance discovery of a jade artifact has led to the unearthing of an ancient city hidden in the mountains of Sichuan. With more than 10,000 items found so far, is this the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom? -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. In an industry filled with racial stereotypes, Bruce Lee helped popularize feature-length martial arts films in the 1970s sparking a surge of Western interest in Chinese martial arts. Understand the man behind the myth: a dedicated artist, philosopher and fighter against racial injustice. His legacy shook up Hollywood norms and paved the way for a new generation of Asian actors.
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