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A showcase of thought-provoking documentaries by independent filmmakers, focusing on unique perspectives and untold stories from across the globe.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, April 29
Free for All: The Public Library New
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Wednesday, April 30
Free for All: The Public Library New
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Thursday, May 1
Free for All: The Public Library
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Thursday, May 1
Free for All: The Public Library
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Thursday, May 1
Free for All: The Public Library
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Saturday, May 3
Free for All: The Public Library
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Monday, May 5
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
Season 26 • Episode 17
A portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's.
Tuesday, May 6
Free for All: The Public Library
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Tuesday, May 6
Free for All: The Public Library
Season 26 • Episode 16
The "Free Library Movement" and the women who created a free civic institution open to all.
Wednesday, May 7
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
Season 26 • Episode 17
A portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's.
Thursday, May 8
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
Season 26 • Episode 17
A portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's.
Thursday, May 8
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
Season 26 • Episode 17
A portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's.
Thursday, May 8
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
Season 26 • Episode 17
A portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's.
Friday, May 9
Meet the Patels
Season 18 • Episode 2
Actor Ravi Patel enters the semi-arranged marriage system in America.
Saturday, May 10
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
Season 26 • Episode 17
A portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's.
Saturday, May 10
Matter of Mind: My ALS
Season 24 • Episode 13
Three people face different paths as they live with ALS -- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Monday, May 12
And So It Begins
Season 26 • Episode 18
Bongbong Marcos wages a combative social media campaign against Vice President Leni Robredo.
Wednesday, May 14
Free Chol Soo Lee
Season 24 • Episode 12
Chol Soo Lee is set free after a solidarity movement helps to overturn his conviction.
Wednesday, May 14
And So It Begins
Season 26 • Episode 18
Bongbong Marcos wages a combative social media campaign against Vice President Leni Robredo.
Thursday, May 15
Free Chol Soo Lee
Season 24 • Episode 12
Chol Soo Lee is set free after a solidarity movement helps to overturn his conviction.
Thursday, May 15
And So It Begins
Season 26 • Episode 18
Bongbong Marcos wages a combative social media campaign against Vice President Leni Robredo.
Thursday, May 15
And So It Begins
Season 26 • Episode 18
Bongbong Marcos wages a combative social media campaign against Vice President Leni Robredo.
Thursday, May 15
Free Chol Soo Lee
Season 24 • Episode 12
Chol Soo Lee is set free after a solidarity movement helps to overturn his conviction.
Thursday, May 15
And So It Begins
Season 26 • Episode 18
Bongbong Marcos wages a combative social media campaign against Vice President Leni Robredo.
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