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A Trucker Strives For Work-Life Balance
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First-person stories take you inside the movement for an antiracist future.
First-person stories take you inside the movement for an antiracist future.
People Share Their Stories Of Arriving In The United States
People across their country share their stories of coming to the United States.
People across their country share their stories of coming to the United States.
A Couple Dreams Of Buying A Home Together
Tyler and Bre are a couple committed to achieving their white picket fence dreams.
Tyler and Bre are a couple committed to achieving their white picket fence dreams.
A Pilot Pursues His Dream Of Starting An Airline
Gunnar, a pilot, has decided to pursue his dream of running his own airline in Alaska.
Gunnar, a pilot, has decided to pursue his dream of running his own airline in Alaska.
A College Student Dreams Of Becoming A Doctor
Mahsa prepares to take the MCAT, hoping to get into her dream neurology program at NYU.
Mahsa prepares to take the MCAT, hoping to get into her dream neurology program at NYU.
A Wrestler Pursues His Dream of Going Pro
A wrestler and his family make sacrifices to support his dream of going pro.
A wrestler and his family make sacrifices to support his dream of going pro.
Dreaming of Fame
People across America share their dreams of achieving fame.
People across America share their dreams of achieving fame.
A Teacher Faces Unemployment Due To COVID-19
For Jessica, teaching is a chance to make a difference in future generations.
For Jessica, teaching is a chance to make a difference in future generations.
Sanitation Workers Strike For Better Wages
In New Orleans, sanitation workers go on strike for better wages.
In New Orleans, sanitation workers go on strike for better wages.
A Trucker Strives For Work-Life Balance
Laura, a long-haul trucker, is on the road for weeks at a time.
Laura, a long-haul trucker, is on the road for weeks at a time.
Educators Explain What Teaching Means To Them
Educators around the country explain what teaching means to them.
Educators around the country explain what teaching means to them.
A Dairy Farmer Explains Her Passion For Her Work
A dairy farmer shares an inside look at her day-to-day life and expenses.
A dairy farmer shares an inside look at her day-to-day life and expenses.
Saving Ancestral Land From Auction
Dwight must find a way to pay his taxes or see his family’s ancestral land auctioned off.
Dwight must find a way to pay his taxes or see his family’s ancestral land auctioned off.
Public Art Preview
Three renowned artists bring major new public artwork to New York, Dallas and Tulsa.
Three renowned artists bring major new public artwork to New York, Dallas and Tulsa.
Advocating To Change A School Mascot
Yolonda works with students to rid a Texas school of its offensive Native American mascot.
Yolonda works with students to rid a Texas school of its offensive Native American mascot.
Episode 2 Preview
Everyday people share stories about their jobs and what it means to work in America today.
Everyday people share stories about their jobs and what it means to work in America today.
Series Preview | PBS American Portrait
Intimate self-shot stories reveal what it really means to be American today.
Intimate self-shot stories reveal what it really means to be American today.
Delivering Meals To The Elderly Community
Henry L. delivers meals to the elderly community in California.
Henry L. delivers meals to the elderly community in California.
An Essential Worker Having To Work Amidst Confirmed Cases
Mario is a warehouse worker having to attend work every day, in spite of confirmed cases.
Mario is a warehouse worker having to attend work every day, in spite of confirmed cases.
A Mother With Coronavirus Delivers Twins
Cat G. from Colorado shares her experience with coronavirus as she delivers twin boys.
Cat G. from Colorado shares her experience with coronavirus as she delivers twin boys.
Americans Volunteer to Help Those Impacted by Coronavirus
Americans come together to help their neighbors and communities during the pandemic.
Americans come together to help their neighbors and communities during the pandemic.
A Critical Care Transport Nurse's Story
Allison discusses her work as a nurse and protecting her son during the pandemic.
Allison discusses her work as a nurse and protecting her son during the pandemic.
Caring For Seniors In The Heart Of NYC
Judith C. makes a last-minute food delivery with new safety precautions in place.
Judith C. makes a last-minute food delivery with new safety precautions in place.
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What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story.
What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story.
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What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story.
What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story.
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What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story.
What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story.
Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story | Preview
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.
In This Together: A PBS American Portrait Story | Preview
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.
Generation Nation: A PBS American Portrait Story | Preview
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.
Episode 3 Preview
People film themselves as they try to preserve or change long-standing traditions.
People film themselves as they try to preserve or change long-standing traditions.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Remix: For My People
A crowd-sourced poem titled, Remix: For My People.
A crowd-sourced poem titled, Remix: For My People.
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.
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.
American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told by Us | Preview
Explore the new book from PBS American Portrait.
Explore the new book from PBS American Portrait.
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.