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Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
S27 Ep1 | 1h 24m 19s

Phil Sharp’s RNA discovery reshaped science, medicine, and the global biotech industry.

Ratified
S27 Ep2 | 1h 23m 41s

A bipartisan coalition continues a century-long fight to add gender equality into the Constitution.

Life After
S27 Ep3 | 1h 23m 41s

A filmmaker investigates assisted dying through the lens of disabled voices missing from the debate.

Vivien's Wild Ride
S27 Ep4 | 1h 24m 45s

When her eyesight begins to fade, a film editor reimagines belonging and what it truly means to see.

The Librarians
S27 Ep5 | 1h 25m 43s

Librarians across the U.S. examine how restrictions on library content are shaping communities.

The Inquisitor
S27 Ep6 | 1h 25m 31s

Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.

Keep Quiet and Forgive
S27 Ep7 | 1h 25m 11s

An Amish sexual assault survivor breaks her silence, sparking a movement for justice and reform.

The Tallest Dwarf
S27 Ep8 | 1h 25m 55s

A filmmaker seeks belonging in the little people community and explores dwarfism within her family.

BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing
S27 Ep9 | 55m 40s

Behind the Kentucky Derby's glamour, unseen workers keep racing’s biggest stage running.

Natchez
S27 Ep10 | 1h 25m 40s

Natchez, Mississippi, is famous for its antebellum homes, but what’s left out of the tours?

One Person, One Vote?
S26 Ep1 | 1h 16m 37s

Unravel the complexities of the Electoral College through four 2020 presidential electors.

Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen
S26 Ep2 | 1h 25m 41s

A veteran uses hand-carved battlefield crosses to reconnect with families of fallen, fellow Marines.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 1
S26 Ep3 | 52m 3s

Episode 1 of Dallas, 2019 shows workers navigating a city in crisis after a tornado.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 2
S26 Ep4 | 51m 41s

A graduating high school student, superintendent, and county sheriff all strive for a better future.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 3
S26 Ep5 | 50m 23s

Three diverse spirits with longstanding Texas roots struggle with their place in the world.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 4
S26 Ep6 | 54m 56s

A judge and a D.A. both aim to bring reform and empathy to a complex and disparate justice system.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 5
S26 Ep7 | 48m 3s

The final episode of Dallas, 2019 poses the question: What does it mean to be alive?

Minted
S26 Ep8 | 1h 16m 4s

The rise and fall of the NFT phenomenon that transformed the art world.

Without Arrows
S26 Ep9 | 1h 25m 25s

A champion grass dancer returns home after 13 years to reconnect with his Indigenous culture.

The Strike
S26 Ep10 | 1h 24m 40s

How a small hunger strike against solitary confinement turned into a massive statewide protest.

The In Between
S26 Ep11 | 1h 23m 21s

A filmmaker returns to her hometown on the U.S.-Mexico border to reflect on growing up fronterizo.

Skin of Glass
S26 Ep12 | 1h 25m 2s

How the turbulent history of her architect father's iconic building reflects Brazil's own struggles.

Bike Vessel
S26 Ep13 | 1h 24m 55s

Father and son bond on an ambitious 350-mile bike ride in this portrait of familial love.

Home Court
S26 Ep14 | 1h 24m 52s

The coming-of-age story and rise of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy.

WE WANT THE FUNK!
S26 Ep15 | 1h 22m 7s

The syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond.

Free For All: The Public Library
S26 Ep16 | 1h 24m 21s

How public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.

Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
S26 Ep17 | 54m 20s

Three families are transformed when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

And So It Begins
S26 Ep18 | 1h 23m 38s

See how the Philippines' tense race for president in 2022 became the nation's fight for its soul.

Who is Michael Jang?
S26 Ep19 | 41m 44s

An elusive photographer uses street art tactics to share his previously unknown work with the world.

TEST Who is Michael Jang?
S26 Ep21 | 41m 44s

TEST - An elusive photographer uses street art tactics to share his previously unknown work with the

El Equipo
S25 Ep2 | 1h 25m 42s

A collaboration changes the course of forensic science and international human rights.

Three Chaplains
S25 Ep3 | 55m 43s

Muslim chaplains advocate for equality in the military.

A Town Called Victoria | Episode 1
S25 Ep4 | 54m 41s

A Texas town is thrown into the national spotlight when a local mosque erupts in flames.

A Town Called Victoria | Episode 2
S25 Ep5 | 54m 12s

The town of Victoria’s support for the Muslim community wanes as rebuilding efforts stall.

A Town Called Victoria | Episode 3
S25 Ep6 | 54m 42s

As the trial concludes, the people of Victoria, Texas, grapple with shocking revelations.

Beyond Utopia
S25 Ep7 | 1h 51m 55s

The gripping story of families who risk everything escaping North Korea.

Racist Trees
S25 Ep8 | 1h 23m 49s

In Palm Springs, a Black neighborhood fights to remove a divisive wall of trees.

Razing Liberty Square
S25 Ep9 | 1h 23m 30s

A public housing community in Miami becomes ground zero for climate gentrification.

Sister Úna Lived a Good Death
S25 Ep10 | 55m 23s

A nun with stage IV cancer teaches others that death doesn’t have to be the end.

Breaking The News
S25 Ep11 | 1h 24m 13s

Women and LGBTQ+ journalists launch startup The 19th* to buck a broken news media system.

Greener Pastures
S25 Ep12 | 1h 24m 54s

Midwestern families deal with unseen mental health issues affecting farmers in America.

A Thousand Pines
S25 Ep13 | 55m 37s

A crew of 12 Mexican tree planters travel the United States regrowing America’s forests.

Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s
S25 Ep14 | 54m 41s

Three people navigate their lives with determination in the face of Parkinson’s disease.

Space: The Longest Goodbye
S25 Ep16 | 1h 24m 52s

NASA psychologists prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation of a Mars mission.

The Tuba Thieves
S25 Ep17 | 1h 25m 17s

The central mystery of this unconventional documentary is the nature of sound itself.

If Dreams Were Lightning: Rural Healthcare Crisis
S25 Ep18 | 25m 43s

With rural hospitals closing, meet the people trying to get help in healthcare deserts.

Trailer | Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
S27 Ep1 | 30s

Phil Sharp’s RNA breakthrough sparked a revolution in science, health, and biotech.

Trailer | Ratified
S27 Ep2 | 30s

Follow the fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment with a pivotal legal battle in Virginia.

Trailer | Life After
S27 Ep3 | 30s

A filmmaker investigates assisted dying through the lens of disabled voices missing from the debate.

The Life After Podcast
S27 Ep3 | 43m 57s

Welcome to the Independent Lens video podcast. We explore "Life After" and medical aid in dying.

Vivien's Wild Ride | Trailer
S27 Ep4 | 30s

An editor’s journey through vision loss and the power of reinvention.

The Librarians | Trailer
S27 Ep5 | 30s

Librarians across the U.S. examine how the review of library materials is impacting communities.

The Inquisitor | Trailer
S27 Ep6 | 30s

Barbara Jordan’s voice shook the nation. Discover her story in The Inquisitor.

Keep Quiet and Forgive | Trailer
S27 Ep8 | 30s

One woman exposes abuse within Amish communities and helps survivors find the strength to speak out.

The Tallest Dwarf | Trailer
S27 Ep8 | 30s

Follow filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community.

BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing | Trailer
S27 Ep9 | 30s

Unseen immigrant workers keep the Kentucky Derby running.

Natchez | Trailer
S27 Ep10 | 30s

A Mississippi tourist town examines its antebellum history and the stories being told.

Light of the Setting Sun | Trailer
S27 Ep11 | 30s

A filmmaker traces the history of her Chinese family’s trauma and questions if healing is possible.

Third Act | Trailer
S27 Ep12 | 30s

Filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura honors his father, Robert A. Nakamura, and their shared legacy.

Assembly | Trailer
S27 Ep13 | 30s

Follow the creation of an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture that blends vogue and AI.

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month 2026: What to Watch & Stream

May is AANHPI Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate the impact that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made on this country’s past, present, and future.

Celebrate Women’s History Month: What to Watch & Stream

March is Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and recognize the contributions and impact of women that have shaped our nation and influenced how we move about the world.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: What to Watch & Stream

Join us in celebrating the diversity of Hispanic experiences and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month! Below we’ve gathered a list of educational and enlightening programs that offer a glimpse of the diverse achievements, history, culture, and traditions airing on PBS KVIE, available to stream for free on the PBS app, or available to stream with PBS KVIE Passport.

Celebrate Pride Month 2025: What to Watch & Stream

June is Pride Month and we are excited to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community not only this month, but all year long.

This Month on Passport – April 2025

There's lots to celebrate this month! From the fiftieth anniversary of Austin City Limits to the restoration of a sacred river in Northern California, April is filled to the brim with inspiring stories, electrifying musical performances, and captivating dramas.

The Don’t Miss List – April 2025

Each month we have a variety of amazing programs, which can make it hard to decide what to watch! We’ve compiled a ranking of programs airing this month with number one being an absolute MUST watch.

Celebrate Black History Month 2025: What to Watch & Stream

Immerse yourself in the incredible history, culture, traditions, accomplishments, and contributions of the Black community in America with this list of programs that are airing on PBS KVIE, available to stream for free on our PBS app, or available to stream with PBS KVIE Passport.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate and recognize the contributions and influence of Native Americans on the United States.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate and recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the United States.

Celebrate Pride Month 2024: What to Watch & Stream

June is Pride Month and we are excited to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community not only this month, but all year long.

Celebrate Pride Month

June is Pride Month and we are excited to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community not only this month, but all year long.

The Don’t Miss List – April 2023

Each month we have a variety of great programs, which can make it hard to decide what to watch! We’ve compiled a ranking of programs with number one being an absolute MUST watch.

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