PBS and PBS KIDS present broadcast premieres and encore presentations that recognize the cultural, historical and societal impact of America's growing Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 - October 15.

From comedian George Lopez to artists Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and Frida Kahlo, from Latina garment workers in Los Angeles to the extraordinary contributions of Hispanic veterans to the U.S. effort in World War II, PBS will present a number of broadcast premieres and encore presentations that recognize the cultural, historical and societal impact of America's growing Hispanic community. The programs air during Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 - October 15.


BROADCAST PREMIERES

AMERICAN MASTERS "Orozco: Man of Fire"
BROWN IS THE NEW GREEN: GEORGE LOPEZ AND THE AMERICAN DREAM
P.O.V. "Made in L.A."
THE WAR

The PBS KIDS GO! program MAYA & MIGUEL also will join in with a special "Latin Fun Fiesta," celebrating their family, language and culture with new episodes.


ENCORE PRESENTATIONS

AMERICAN MASTERS "Rivera in America"
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS "Los Lonely Boys/The Gourds"
INDEPENDENT LENS "The Devil's Miner"
INDEPENDENT LENS "La Lupe: Queen of Latin Soul"
INDEPENDENT LENS "Los Angeles Now"
INDEPENDENT LENS "REVOLUCION: Five Visions"
JUSTICE FOR MY PEOPLE: THE DR. HECTOR P. GARCIA STORY
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRIDA KAHLO
P.O.V. "Al Otro Lado (To The Other Side)"
VISIONES: LATINO ART AND CULTURE