Arts and Entertainment
Independent Lens “Mr. SOUL!”
Celebrate SOUL!, the public television variety show that shared Black culture with the nation. Ellis Haizlip developed SOUL! in 1968 as one of the first platforms to promote the vibrancy of the Black Arts Movement. Its impact continues to this day.
American Experience “Voice of Freedom”
Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, Marian Anderson’s fame hadn’t been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation.
Midsomer Murders “The Dagger Club”
In “The Dagger Club” episode, Artist Suzie Colebrook is electrocuted by a roulette wheel shortly after discovering a break-in at her home.
In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl “Musica Sin Fronteras”
When it comes to music, there are no borders. Immerse yourself in a Pan-American concert starting with “Lincoln Portrait.”
Our Voices: Black History Month
During Black History Month, Caress Russell, David Hemphill, Retha Hill and others share a few thoughts on the Black experience.
Frontline: ‘Iraq’s Assassins’
Examines how Iranian-backed Shia militias are terrorizing Iraq and investigates allegations that militias are threatening and killing critics.
60 Years of Arizona PBS: A Timeline
As we celebrate our big 60th anniversary this year, we’re reflecting on how we’ve gotten this far, while also planning for ways we can continue to serve our communities in the next 60 years.
Antiques Roadshow ‘Vintage Tucson 2021’ and ‘Celebrating Black Americana’
Join us as Antiques Roadshow honors Black History Month in “Celebrating Black Americana” and discovers hot finds in “Vintage Tucson 2021”!
‘The Long Song on Masterpiece’
This three-part miniseries based on Andrea Levy’s award-winning novel about the end of slavery in Jamaica follows July, an indomitable, young enslaved woman who works on a sugarcane plantation with her detestable mistress.
‘The Magic of…’ on ‘Great Performances’
This January, “Great Performances” is exploring two historic music events in new documentaries about soprano Maria Callas and pianist Vladimir Horowitz, two international music icons of the twentieth century.