"I Rise"
In the fourth episode of PBS American Portrait, go inside the lives of people working to create an antiracist American future. They film themselves doing the hard work, confronting the obstacles and achieving the small victories that could add up to real change in the movement for racial justice.
Premieres on January 5
at 9PM
PBS American Portrait, a national storytelling project aligned with PBS's 50th anniversary celebration, invites America to participate in a national conversation about what it really means to be an American today. To answer this question, PBS and its partners are collecting photos, videos and text submissions from across America to capture the state and spirit of our nation. Share your story now.
PBS American Portrait Specials

S1 Ep3 | 54m 52s
Across America, people film themselves as they try to preserve or change traditions.

S1 Ep2 | 54m 50s
Everyday people share self-shot stories about their jobs and what it means to work.

S1 Ep1 | 54m 49s
Self-shot stories reveal the meaning of the American dream and what it means to pursue it.

Generation Nation: A PBS American Portrait Story
25m 53s
Explore how people in different age groups see themselves and their place in America.
PBS American Portrait Extras

American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told by Us | Preview
1m
Explore the new book from PBS American Portrait.

Mural Series: Washington, D.C.
1m 42s
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Mural Timelapse
17s
See a timelapse of how the PBS American Portrait mural in Washington, D.C. was created.

American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told By Us | PBS
30s
Take a look at the groundbreaking new book from PBS American Portrait.

Public Art: New York City | PBS American Portrait
4m 11s
The artist Swoon explains the inspiration behind her public art installation in NYC.

Public Art: Tulsa | PBS American Portrait
3m 53s
Rick Lowe explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Public Art Installations | PBS American Portrait
3m 56s
Three renowned artists bring their unique expressions to public art installations.

Public Art: Dallas | PBS American Portrait
4m 2s
Carlos Ramirez explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Dallas.

An Activist Fears For Her Family's Safety
S1 Ep4 | 1m 2s
Lex has faced threats agains herself and her family due to her activism work.

Sisters Explain How Their Identity Influences Their Activism
S1 Ep4 | 2m 26s
Twin sisters explain how the different facets of their identity affect their activism.