Latest Articles About American Experience on PBS
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE BINDING OF ISAAC WOODARD on PBS
by Sarah Leiber - February 23, 2021 ‘“The Blinding of Isaac Woodard’ illustrates how a single individual can be the spark that ignites a movement and creates a seismic shift in public opinion,” said Cameo George, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE executive producer. “Although his name is little-known today, Isaac Woodard’s story changed hearts and ... 
VIDEO: PBS Shares THE AMERICAN DIPLOMAT Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022 Through rare footage, oral histories, and interviews, The American Diplomat explores the lives and legacies of three African-American ambassadors — Edward R. Dudley, Terence Todman and Carl Rowan — who pushed past historical and institutional racial barriers to reach high-ranking appointments in the... 
Zarna Garg Announces Carolines On Broadway Date and Ladies Of Laughter Award
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021 Comedian Zarna Garg today announced her return to the nation's premier comedy club, Carolines on Broadway on June 13 for her show SARI, NOT SORRY. ... 
Detroit Public TV Hosts a Week Devoted to the Black Church
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2021 Next Tuesday and Wednesday night, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres his latest series, “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song.” ... 
SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR: THE FIRST Airs on PBS Monday, September 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 11, 2021 Based on First: Sandra Day O’Connor by Evan Thomas, this biographical portrait recounts the life of a pioneering woman who both reflected and shaped an era.... 
Photo Flash: ABET Presents August Wilson's RADIO GOLF
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2020 The story of a man and a community at the crossroads. What is the price of success and what must be done to achieve it? What is the cost of progress and what is lost along the way? The great August Wilson's final story in his epic 10-play cycle of the African American experience in the 20th Century.... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for GIVING VOICE, Chronicling the Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition
by Sarah Leiber - November 19, 2020 Every year, thousands of students from twelve cities across the United States perform the Pulitzer Prize winner’s work ('Fences,' 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) for a shot to perform on Broadway.... 
CFCARts Presents RAGTIME Juneteenth Weekend
by Stephi Wild - February 25, 2022 Central Florida Community Arts announced today they will present Ragtime on Juneteenth Weekend, Saturday, June 18 - Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Dr. Phillips Center. Prior to opening night, several free educational programs sponsored by Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) will be offered to the public...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for GIVING VOICE, Chronicling the Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition
by Sarah Leiber - November 19, 2020 Every year, thousands of students from twelve cities across the United States perform the Pulitzer Prize winner’s work ('Fences,' 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) for a shot to perform on Broadway.... 
BWW Review: THURGOOD at Penumbra
by Jared F - March 19, 2022 Thurgood written by George Stevens, Jr. and directed by Lou Bellamy is playing at Penumbra.... 
PBS to Air THE MAN WHO TRIED TO FEED THE WORLD on April 21
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020 The Man Who Tried to Feed the World tells the story of Norman Borlaug, an American agronomist who won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in fighting global hunger. By increasing the world's food supply, Borlaug made it possible for the planet to support far more people than had been thought ... 
The Smith Center Presents GERSHWIN & ELLINGTON
by Stephi Wild - December 29, 2020 The Smith Center will present Gershwin & Ellington. The performance will take place on January 23, 2021.... 
Latino Theater Company to Stream Production Of A MEXICAN TRILOGY, PART 1: FAITH
by A.A. Cristi - October 01, 2020 The Latino Theater Company presents an archival video showing of Part 1 of Evelina Fernández's acclaimed trilogy. Travel with the Morales family through decades of the Mexican-American experience, beginning with a remote mining town in Arizona during World War II. ... 
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THE VOTE, Featuring the Voices of Audra McDonald, Laura Linney, and More, Begins Today
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2020 AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The Vote, a new four-hour, two-part documentary series, tells the dramatic story of the epic - and surprisingly unfamiliar - crusade waged by American women for the right to vote.... 
The Umbrella Stage Company to Present Special Program Exploring the Filipino American Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2021 In recognition of Filipino American Heritage Month, The Umbrella Stage Company will present a special program exploring the Filipino American Experience through the dramatic writing and production process as part of the 29th annual 2021 Concord Festival of Authors.... 
RIVETED: THE HISTORY OF JEANS to Premiere on PBS
by Michael Major - January 04, 2022 This February 2022, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE kicks off its new Winter-Spring season with “Riveted: The History of Jeans,” the fascinating and surprising story of the iconic American garment. The special was written, directed and produced by Anna Lee Strachan and Michael Bicks and executive produced by C... 
PBS, WETA Announce Documentary Series ASIAN AMERICANS
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 29, 2019 Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS and WETA announced ASIAN AMERICANS, a new five-part documentary series currently in production and expected to broadcast in May 2020 on PBS. The series examines what the 2010 U.S. Census identifies as the fastest growing racial/ethnic grou... 
DRIVING WHILE BLACK Will Air on PBS Oct. 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 31, 2020 PBS announced today DRIVING WHILE BLACK: RACE, SPACE AND MOBILITY IN AMERICA – a ground-breaking, two-hour documentary film by acclaimed historian Dr. Gretchen Sorin and Emmy–winning director Ric Burns – will air on PBS on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. ET.... 
PBS to Air THE POISON SQUAD on January 28
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2020 By the late 19th century, the American food supply was rife with frauds, fakes, and legions of untested and often deadly chemicals that threatened the health of consumers. The Poison Squad, based on the acclaimed book by Deborah Blum, tells the story of a little known government chemist named Dr. Ha... 
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces New Mission Statement
by A.A. Cristi - September 03, 2019 In 1958, the Monterey Jazz Festival held its inaugural festival, presenting the very best of jazz music, with a commitment to supporting and nurturing the art form for future generations.... 
Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Freedom
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2021 Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that 'comes around once in a hundred years,' yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race. It is a well known moment in her life story.... 
WBTT Presents VIRTUAL VOICES Program, 'Telling Our Stories In The Black Theatre'
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2021 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will reinvigorate its WBTT Voices program with a special offering, “Telling Our Stories in the Black Theatre,” on May 4....
TheatreWorks AD Makes Directorial Debut With GEM OF THE OCEAN in April
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2022 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner August Wilson's sweeping drama Gem of the Ocean. This seminal classic will be directed by Artistic Director Tim Bond, a close friend of the late playwright and a leading interpreter of his work, making his TheatreWorks dir... 
VIDEO: HBO Releases Documentary A CHOICE OF WEAPONS: INSPIRED BY GORDON PARKS Trailer
by Michael Major - November 03, 2021 A Choice Of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist and filmmaker, Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists.... 
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Announces 2021 Fall Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2021 Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre has announced a season of performance that will engage audiences in magnetic human stories at once new & deeply familiar. ... |
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