The Korubo People of Amazonia
This program documents a visit by Brazilian government officials to the Korubo people, hunter/gatherers of the Javari River Valley. Transcending a history of mutual distrust and violence with other groups, especially Caucasians, the Korubo warm to t...
The age of viruses
In an escalating war between humans and microbes, catastrophic disease may have the edge. This program studies the ubiquitous threat posed by super viruses and describes scientific efforts to prepare for viral disease epidemics. Documenting the Worl...
Music Moves the World: The Power and Passion of Rhythm, Melody, and Dance
This program travels to both developing and industrialized countries to capture culture-defining rhythms and melodies and explain the important roles they play in human society. With stops in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, t...
Global dump: toxic waste and the planetary ecosystem
While international corporations boast of newfound environmental stewardship, toxic materials are still produced on a worldwide scale - with underdeveloped nations serving as the planet's dump site. This program explores the issue, traveling to Asia...