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Authentic stories. Extraordinary people.

An intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s.
An elusive photographer uses street art tactics to share his previously unknown work with the world.
See how the Philippines' tense race for president in 2022 became the nation's fight for its soul.
Episodes
The rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black cultural identity.
Part One of The Graduates
Primera parte de Los Graduados
Part Two of The Graduates
Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who led the fight for racial and labor justice.
Sometimes the quest for racial justice isn’t black and white.
A Muslim mortician uses the rituals of death to teach two troubled teenagers how to live b
Two activists fight to hold the chemical industry accountable for a devastating legacy.
Inside the family-run newspaper keeping local journalism alive.
An activist detective searches for missing migrants in rural South Texas.
Researchers take a mind-blowing journey to investigate the mysteries of consciousness.
After being shot in the face, a law student is torn by the effects of gun violence.
Extras
Edreece Arghandiwal shares his story and success as the co-founder of Oakland's USL soccer teams.
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While training our host, crossfit guru Jamie Hagiya shares her journey from hoops to fitness force.
The story of how public libraries came to be free and open for all Americans—and remain so.
The dynamic story of funk music, from early roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk to influences.
Get ready for our upcoming documentaries premiering this Spring.
The coming-of-age story and rise of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy.
Meet the Mexican guest workers who leave their families to plant trees all across America.
Oil painter Samir Khurshid's work reflects his tumultuous Iraq childhood and refugee life.
An Ozarks wild hog hunt leads to a vulnerable reunion for an Iranian American and childhood friend.