Babushkas of Chernobyl (72 minute version)
In the radioactive Dead Zone surrounding Chernobyl’s Reactor No. 4, a defiant community of women scratches out an existence on some of the most toxic land on Earth. They share this hauntingly beautiful but lethal lands..
Back to the Roots: Learning from the Stone Age
Art De Vany has been dubbed an “evolutionary fitness guru” for his endorsement of the food choices and physical regimens of the Stone Age. Despite his 73 years, he runs daily in the Arizona desert and has none of the..
Band of Sisters
Band of Sisters tells the story of Catholic nuns and their work for social justice after Vatican II of the 1960s. For Catholics who wonder what became of the nuns they knew in habits and convents many years ago, for acti..
Before Stonewall
The history of the Gay and Lesbian community before the Stonewall riots began the major gay rights movement.
Being Gay: Coming Out in the 21st Century
Today, while gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders are no longer forced to hide their sexual orientation, there is still prejudice and discrimination which can make coming out a difficult decision. And there are al..
Best of 2009: Clio Gold Plus
This program showcases the best of the Clio winners for the year 2009. Entries include “Beauty Bowling” (Esthe WAM Hair Removal), “Bulldozer” (Crest), “Damn Boots” (Nomis Football Boots), “Doghouse” (JCPe..
Black on White
Gullah—the African-influenced dialect of Georgia’s Sea Islands—has undergone few changes since the first slave ships landed 300 years ago, and provides a clear window into the shaping of African-American English. T..
Blogging in the Classroom
Blogs may be driving print journalists out of business, but they’re doing wonders for the teaching profession. This program helps educators learn more about blogging and the best ways to integrate it into the classroom..
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
According to child behavior experts, one in three people abused as a child will also use physical force on her or his own children. This edition of Primetime spotlights three primary caregivers of one or more young child..
Buddhism
Using architecture and art, this program studies the birth of Buddhism in India and its spread to other lands, where it has flourished. The Mahabodhi Temple, in Bodh Gaya; the Great Stupa at Sanchi, India; the Borobudur ..