PBS American Portrait
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A Doctor Returns To Work After Recovering From COVID-19
In Idaho, COVID-19 survivor, ER Dr. Brent R., returns to work to attend to COVID patients.
In Idaho, COVID-19 survivor, ER Dr. Brent R., returns to work to attend to COVID patients.
People Explain What Sports Mean To Them
People around the country share how sports traditions have played a role in their lives.
People around the country share how sports traditions have played a role in their lives.
A Small Business In Chinatown Copes With COVID-19
A small business in Chinatown is hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A small business in Chinatown is hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix: For My People
A crowd-sourced poem titled, Remix: For My People.
A crowd-sourced poem titled, Remix: For My People.
A College Student Advocates For Abolishing Greek Life
Zena shares her frustrations with the Greek life at her school.
Zena shares her frustrations with the Greek life at her school.
Public Art: Tulsa | PBS American Portrait
Rick Lowe explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Rick Lowe explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Public Art: Dallas | PBS American Portrait
Carlos Ramirez explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Dallas.
Carlos Ramirez explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Dallas.
Public Art: New York City | PBS American Portrait
The artist Swoon explains the inspiration behind her public art installation in NYC.
The artist Swoon explains the inspiration behind her public art installation in NYC.
Deleted Scene: Intergenerational Bonds
Americans share the wisdom and energy that are exchanged between generations.
Americans share the wisdom and energy that are exchanged between generations.
Deleted Scene: Arwyn And Julia
15-year-old Arwyn spends time with her older sister before she heads off to college.
15-year-old Arwyn spends time with her older sister before she heads off to college.
A Photographer Tries Fulfilling A Lifelong Dream
Marna, an 80 year-old photographer, is determined to be published in a major publication.
Marna, an 80 year-old photographer, is determined to be published in a major publication.
A High Schooler Shares Her Experience With Online School
Arwyn, a rising high school sophomore, is anxious to get back to her normal teenage life.
Arwyn, a rising high school sophomore, is anxious to get back to her normal teenage life.
A Mom Makes Sacrifices After Facing Unemployment
Kat, a bartender and housekeeper, lost both her jobs at the start of the pandemic.
Kat, a bartender and housekeeper, lost both her jobs at the start of the pandemic.
Families Share How They Spend Their Quality Time
Americans across the country show how their families come together to create art.
Americans across the country show how their families come together to create art.
Deleted Scene: Amelia And Her Sister
Amelia and her sister reflect on what it was like when their father was in prison.
Amelia and her sister reflect on what it was like when their father was in prison.
Deleted Scene: Lumiere's Family Searches For A Caretaker
Lumiere and family go through resumes of potential caretakers for their grandfather.
Lumiere and family go through resumes of potential caretakers for their grandfather.
Mural Series: Minneapolis
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Minneapolis.
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Minneapolis.
Mural Series: Dallas
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Dallas.
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Dallas.
Mural Series: Los Angeles
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Los Angeles.
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Los Angeles.
Mural Series: Chicago
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Chicago.
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Chicago.
American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told By Us | PBS
Take a look at the groundbreaking new book from PBS American Portrait.
Take a look at the groundbreaking new book from PBS American Portrait.
Mural Series: Washington, D.C.
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Washington, D.C.
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Washington, D.C.
Mural Series: San Francisco
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in San Francisco.
Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in San Francisco.
Murals Preview
See eight different stories from brought to life in communities across the country.
See eight different stories from brought to life in communities across the country.
People Share What Their Chosen Families Mean To Them
Americans across the country discuss their chosen families bound by love instead of blood.
Americans across the country discuss their chosen families bound by love instead of blood.
An Aspiring Filmmaker Tells Their Grandfather's Story
Lumiere, a filmmaker, wants to document their family’s stories before it’s it’s too late.
Lumiere, a filmmaker, wants to document their family’s stories before it’s it’s too late.
A Father Reunites With His Daughter After A Decade In Prison
Amelia prepares to reunite with her father, who was acquitted after 10 years in prison.
Amelia prepares to reunite with her father, who was acquitted after 10 years in prison.
Truck Drivers Share Their New Reality
Truck driving pair Terry and Laura face challenges in their work because of COVID-19.
Truck driving pair Terry and Laura face challenges in their work because of COVID-19.
A NYC Doctor Shares His Experience On The Frontlines
Dr. Janish K. shares a glimpse of his overwhelming experience with patients.
Dr. Janish K. shares a glimpse of his overwhelming experience with patients.
People Share Their Faith-Based Traditions
People around the country share stories of preserving their faith-based traditions.
People around the country share stories of preserving their faith-based traditions.
Generation Nation: A PBS American Portrait Story
Explore how people in different age groups see themselves and their place in America.
Explore how people in different age groups see themselves and their place in America.
In This Together: A PBS American Portrait Story
See stories of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected America and brought us together.
See stories of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected America and brought us together.
Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story
See a meaningful picture of families in America today and the way they shape our lives.
See a meaningful picture of families in America today and the way they shape our lives.