Arts and Entertainment

Great Performances ‘Romeo and Juliet’

In this contemporary retelling, Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence.

Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World

Travel with Greta Thunberg, the world’s best-known climate activist, as she takes her fight to a global stage.

Nature ‘Sharks of Hawaii’

Uncover moments of cooperation, rare hunting tactics and striking insights into these predators of the world’s paradise in Nature’s “Sharks of Hawaii”.

Catalyst special airs tonight

Explore our relationship with “man’s best friend” through three stories about canine-related research, including a cancer therapy that might work for dogs and humans, and research into the design of dog shelters. Plus, we’ll look at how treating digestive problems is reducing symptoms of autism and the anti-microbial possibilities of clay.

Independent Lens: Philly D.A.

Go inside the emotional, high-stakes work that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and an ensemble of outsiders from different walks of life as they attempt an overhaul of an entrenched criminal justice system.

Finding Your Roots “The New World”

Monday, March 29, 2021

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America before the birth of the U.S.

Great Performances “Beethoven in Beijing”

Experience the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, offering a story of cultural reversals and a glimpse into the worldwide future of classical music.

Nature ‘The Leopard Legacy’

Follow the story of a leopard mother as she raises her cubs near the Luangwa River, facing a constant battle to hunt successfully, defend her territory and protect her cubs against enemies.

Nova ‘Picture a Scientist’

Women make up less than a quarter of STEM professionals in the United States, and numbers are even lower for women of color.

American Masters “Oliver Sacks: His Own Life”

“Oliver Sacks: His Own Life” explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact.