Who – and where – are the women putting their lives, hearts, and even loved ones, on the line to speak loudly about injustices and right the wrongs for their people? This Women’s History Month, listen to the women and girls with stories to tell about their unique experiences, from Ukrainian mothers, soldiers and wives in the throes of a now three year-long war to inspiring young leaders representing Native Hawaiian and African diaspora communities.
Plus, four brand new episodes of STORIES FROM THE STAGE feature storytellers sharing the ups and downs of love with a side of laughter, and our encore presentation of EYES ON THE PRIZE continues through March 20.
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Eyes on the Prize
Thursdays through March 20 on TV
The definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life and embodied a struggle whose reverberations continue to be felt today. Narrated by political leader and civil rights activist Julian Bond (1940-2015). Narrated by political leader and civil rights activist Julian Bond (1940-2015). Stream Season 1 on PBS Passport through March 14.
Queen Kidjo | AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
March 10 on TV
Experience a guided tour of the life and indomitable spirit of international music icon and activist Angélique Kidjo. This film features archival footage of the globally recognized artist appearing with superstars Miriam Makeba, Celia Cruz, Youssou N’dour, Ziggy Marley, Philip Glass, and Peter Gabriel, as well as cameo appearances by contemporary music stars including Alicia Keys and Yemi Alade.
NEW Close Calls | Stories from the Stage
March 10 on TV & on the PBS app
Some moments bring us right to the very edge, changing everything in an instant. Marylee Fairbanks’s childhood act of kindness comes with an unexpected lesson in empathy, leaving her with regret that she hopes to make right; Alex Scott’s quick thinking, and a box of candy, turn a dangerous encounter into an unlikely escape; and Kat Koppett holds onto a family story she’s always believed...until a long-buried truth reshapes her world.
Island Cowgirls | Pacific Heartbeat
March 16 on TV
Meet two Hawaiian cowgirls (paniolo) who have dedicated their lives to caring for their family ranches. On the northwest side of Hawai‘i island, as La‘I Bertlemann prepares to graduate from high school, she must make a difficult decision whether to stay home in Hawai‘i and continue her family tradition of land stewardship or leave. Meanwhile, on the south side, Lani Cran Petrie is at a crossroads as she continues to plan for the future of her ranch while faced with the uncertainty of the state-held lease of the land expiring soon.
Girl Talk: A Local, USA Special
March 17 on TV and the PBS app | Available now on PBS Passport
Set in the cutthroat, male-dominated world of high school debate, this is the compelling story of five girls on the diverse, top-ranked Massachusetts team at Newton South. Often talked over, underrepresented and judged differently than their male counterparts, each girl learns to navigate gender biases, reminding us that equal rights and freedom of expression are worth fighting for. Watch an interview with the young women featured in “Girl Talk,” hosted by FRONTLINE’s Raney Aranson-Rath.
NEW Funny Business | Stories from the Stage
March 17 on TV & on the PBS app
Life’s unexpected twists prove that the best plans often go hilariously off track. Carly Ciarrocchi strives for the perfect first impression, but a wardrobe mishap forces her to rethink what it truly means to fit in; Adam Selbst’s job behind the wheel takes a wild turn, leading to a chaotic, high-speed misadventure; and Rory Scholl jumps at a rare shot at stardom, only to realize that fame isn’t as glamorous as it seems.
She Had a Dream | AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
March 20 on TV
A young Black Tunisian woman, a committed activist who speaks her mind, embodies Tunisia's current political upheaval. As a victim of racial discrimination, she decides to go into politics. Following her extraordinary path, through her attempts to persuade both close friends and complete strangers to vote for her, her campaign reveals the many faces of a country seeking to forge a new identity.
NEW Laughing Matters | Stories from the Stage
March 24 on TV & on the PBS app
Sometimes, the best way to handle unexpected moments is to find the humor in them. Ajay Gallewale’s innocent mistake at airport security spirals into a full-blown interrogation; Anoush Froundjian navigates the strict traditions of Armenian school until a surprising and amusing occasion changes everything; and Sean Brown relentlessly pursues his NBA dreams – until one unforgettable slip-up leads him to an entirely different calling.
Home Court | Independent Lens
March 26 on TV and on the PBS app
The coming-of-age story of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy in Southern California. As her high school career crescendos, her life intensifies amid recruitment, injury, and triumph as her natural talent inspires the support of those around her.
The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram | FRONTLINE
March 26 on TV and on the PBS app
How an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence. With ProPublica, tracing the rise of a global community of white supremacists and the anonymous, loosely moderated platforms used to spread hate and promote terror attacks.
A Woman on the Outside | America ReFramed
March 27 on TV, the PBS app and YouTube | Available now on PBS Passport
After watching nearly every man in her life disappear into prison, Kristal Bush channels her struggle into reuniting other Philadelphia families divided by incarceration. But when her father and brother come home after decades behind bars, she confronts the greatest challenge yet: Can she unite her own family without losing herself?
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Daughters of the Waves | Pacific Heartbeat
March 2 on TV | Available now on the PBS app
Although only 20, Vahine Fierro is undaunted by the Teahupo‘o wave, considered the most dangerous in the world. Vahine surfs as no other Polynesian girl has ever surfed. In Tahitian culture, riding the waves is an ancestral activity from which women had been gradually eliminated, but now surfing is open to women, just in time for the Olympics.
Extraordinary Women | Stories from the Stage
March 3 on TV | Available now on the PBS app
What does it mean to be extraordinary? Defy the odds and redefine benchmarks of success. Homeless at 19, Natalie builds a career as a pediatric neurosurgeon; Rebecca, one of the "Lost Girls of Sudan," finds a path to creating positive change; and Lachi fights discrimination as a disability rights advocate.
Ola Hou: Journey to New York Fashion Week | Pacific Heartbeat
March 9 on TV | Available now on the PBS app
When Native Hawaiian fashion designer, Sharayah Chun-Lai receives an invitation from the world-renowned Runway 7 to showcase her brand, Ola Hou Designs, at the prestigious New York Fashion Week, she and her supportive family are tossed into a fast-paced world of planning, preparation and runway readiness to bring the spirit of the Big Island to the magic of the Big Apple.
Dear Homeland
March 24 on TV | Available now on YouTube
The lyrical story of Mexican singer/songwriter Diana Gameros, who left Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to pursue her musical dream in Michigan. Arriving legally but unable to extend her stay as an international college student, she becomes an undocumented immigrant who can’t return to her beloved homeland and family for fear of not being able to re-enter the United States. Moving to San Francisco, she finds community, realizes her musical gift, and becomes an advocate for Dreamers and immigrant communities while struggling to change her own status.
Ukrainian Storybox: A Woman’s War | Doc World
Available now on YouTube
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Most Ukrainian men ages 18-60 have been prohibited from leaving while women have either sought refuge in neighboring countries or stayed behind, living under constant threat. Ukrainian women share what they are experiencing and how they are suffering, providing a panoramic view of a war from the female perspective.
Fannie Lou Hamer’s America | America ReFramed
Available now on YouTube and the PBS app
A portrait of a civil rights activist and the injustices in America that made her work essential. Through public speeches, personal interviews, and powerful songs of the fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist, the film explores and celebrates the lesser-known life of one of the Civil Rights Movement’s greatest leaders.
UNVEILED: Joyce Tenneson and the Heronie’s Journey | Local, USA
Available now on YouTube
As a groundbreaking female photographer pursues her artistic vision, she struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and accomplished artist. Explore Joyce Tenneson’s life as she fights to express her voice while suffering the fallout of a 45-year-old secret. In watching the film, audiences must contemplate the compromises that are inevitably made in seeking to live a full creative life.
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