Amish Survivor Turns Pain into PBS Documentary and Hope
Lizzie Hershberger survived sexual abuse in her Amish community and refused to stay silent. Now her story is helping countless others find their voice through a powerful PBS documentary.
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Wishbone Documentary Celebrates Dog Who Made Millennials Love Books
A new documentary honors Wishbone, the beloved '90s PBS show that helped an entire generation fall in love with classic literature. Millennials are sharing tearful memories of how a Jack Russell terrier named Soccer sparked their lifelong passion for reading.
Judge Blocks NPR and PBS Defunding on Free Speech Grounds
A federal judge ruled that cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS violates First Amendment protections against government retaliation for viewpoint. The decision affirms that the government cannot use funding decisions to punish news organizations for their coverage.
NASA's Artemis 2 Crew Returns Home to New Documentary
After NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts safely splashed down last week following their historic moon mission, PBS is taking viewers behind the scenes of humanity's return to lunar exploration. The new NOVA documentary reveals the engineering triumphs that made it possible.
Filmmaker Creates Documentary That's Never the Same Twice
Gary Hustwit created "Eno," a documentary about musician Brian Eno that reinvents itself with every screening using generative software. The groundbreaking film challenges everything we thought we knew about movies as a fixed, unchanging art form.
Merritt Turns 2021 Flood Tragedy Into Documentary Series
The City of Merritt is transforming its devastating 2021 flood experience into a hopeful documentary series about community resilience and recovery. The multi-year project will follow residents' voices and the infrastructure work protecting their future.
Filmmaker Rescues Calves, Turns Journey Into Documentary
A filmmaker and her dad rescued two baby calves from slaughter and drove them hundreds of miles to safety. Their heartwarming road trip became a documentary film.
Suicide Survivor Brings Documentary to Schools Nationwide
Emma Benoit turned her darkest moment into a mission to help teens struggling with mental health. Her documentary "My Ascension" is opening up conversations in schools across America.
Maria Bamford Documentary Shows Mental Health Hope
Comedian Maria Bamford opens up about her decades-long journey with OCD and depression in a new Sundance documentary directed by Judd Apatow. Her honest story offers hope to millions struggling with mental health challenges.
Nova Survivor Rita Yedid Turns Trauma Into Documentary
Rita Yedid survived the October 7, 2023 Nova festival attack by hiding with her husband, who took three bullets protecting her. Now she's sharing her journey through a new documentary to help others find hope after unimaginable tragedy.
Filmmaker Preserves Tuareg Culture in 10-Year Documentary
Malian director Intagrist el Ansari spent a decade filming elders to document his people's fading traditions. His documentary "Undertows: A Tuareg Tale" captures centuries-old nomadic culture as a letter to his son and future generations.
Ocean Dreams Documentary Shows Nature's Comeback Story
A new IMAX film premiering June 7 captures stunning proof that oceans can heal themselves when given a chance. From Norwegian fjords to former nuclear test sites, the documentary celebrates marine life making remarkable recoveries.
King Charles Documentary Shows 40 Years Fighting for Nature
A new documentary premiering on Prime Video chronicles King Charles's lifelong environmental work, featuring star-studded support from Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate Winslet, and Dame Judi Dench. The 90-minute film reveals decades of dedication despite criticism.
First Female Space Shuttle Commander Gets New Documentary
Eileen Collins made history as the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle mission. Now her groundbreaking journey is coming to theaters in a new documentary launching March 20.
5 Cancer Survivors Cross Costa Rica for Amazon Documentary
Five Spanish women who beat cancer trekked 160 miles across Costa Rica by bike, foot, raft and kayak for a documentary coming to Amazon Prime Video. Their journey through rainforests and rivers will showcase both human resilience and Costa Rica's stunning landscapes to viewers worldwide.
Red Roses Documentary Captures Historic World Cup Victory
England's Red Roses are getting their own documentary about becoming rugby world champions in front of a record-breaking 82,000 fans at home. The film reveals never-before-seen footage from their undefeated journey and the personal challenges they overcame.
Father and Son Beat Addiction Together in New Documentary
A White Rock father and son transformed their lives from addiction to recovery, now helping others through their story in a powerful new documentary. Their journey shows how family love can break cycles of substance abuse.
Women of Fuji Documentary Celebrates Hidden Music Heroes
A groundbreaking documentary premiering on International Women's Day shines a spotlight on the pioneering women who shaped Nigeria's vibrant Fuji music industry. The film reveals decades of untold stories, from record label founders to the cultural keepers whose contributions made the genre thrive.
French Documentary Sparks Mental Health Shift in Lagos
A groundbreaking French documentary that racked up 10 million views is now transforming mental health conversations in Nigeria's sports world. World Cup winners sharing their struggles is helping Nigerian athletes break dangerous silence.
BTS Documentary Premieres March 27 After Military Service
Global K-pop sensation BTS returns to the spotlight with a Netflix documentary capturing their creative rebirth after completing mandatory military service. The film drops one week after their comeback album "ARIRANG" releases.
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