5/15 - 5/21
2011
All times are EST
Previously aired
Helen Whitney explores the timely, nearly ubiquitous applications and limitations of the concept and practice of forgiveness through a compelling range of stories, from personal betrayal to global reconciliation after genocide.
INDEPENDENT LENS
After a vicious attack leaves him brain damaged and broke, Mark Hogancamp seeks recovery in Marwencol, a miniature World War II-era town he creates in his backyard
Building on the system-wide arts programming initiative led by PBS, INDEPENDENT LENS will premiere four new films in April 2011 as part of Artist Month.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
This program tells the story of two young Slovak Jews, Rudolph Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, who escaped Auschwitz and wrote a detailed account of atrocities being committed at the camp by the Nazis.
SAVING THE BAY
The second hour follows San Francisco’s “rapid monstrous maturity” into a major metropolis following the California Gold Rush.
THIS OLD HOUSE
Auburndale Project, Part 4 of 16
ASK THIS OLD HOUSE
Repairing rotted windowsill; installing outdoor faucet
HOMETIME
Working with surveyors, graders and architects to prepare a building site.
Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who has tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice.
