PBS Film Club

Watch the latest episode now
Published on October 18, 2024 by PBS
Pfc paper logo final

Episode 15: Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

 

“Rejection is Redirection” and Marian Anderson truly inspired us in that way. To the point that she became the first Black woman to perform at the MET at 58 years old, breaking barriers for future performers of color. Marian Anderson’s incredible career and advocacy shows us to keep using our gifts for good. Watch "Marian Anderson: The Whole World in her Hands" from American Masters.

 

Episode 14: Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

 

Honestly and truly this film: "Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined" from American Masters made me want to run out to my local bookstore and grab a copy of "In the Time of the Butterflies," by Julia Alvarez . She is a visionary, a pioneer, and a true artist. Are you a Julia Alvarez fan? Which is your favorite?

 

Episode 13: Patsy Cline

 

Patsy Cline walked so Taylor Swift could run. The iconic performer led a hard earned life in 50s and 60s with a voice that drew in listeners across the United States. Learn more about her legacy in "Patsy Cline" from American Masters. Which song of hers is your favorite?

 

Episode 12: Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

 

“There was one of two things I had a right to - liberty or death. If I could not have one, I would have the other.”

"Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom" will give you an in depth look at one of the most famous freedom fighters out there. Will you be watching?!

 

Episode 11: Roberta Flack

 

We mourn the loss of music icon Roberta Flack and highlight the incredible impact and inspiration she imprinted with her musical genius. You can learn more about her unparalleled talent in "Roberta Flack" from American Masters. Which song of hers was your favorite?

 

Episode 10: American Historia

 

We learned so much when we watched "American Historia" (a VOCES production) this fall that we had to rewatch it again over the holidays. John Leguizamo and Ben DeJesus taught us so much about Latin history. Have you watched it yet? If not, RUN don't walk to the PBS App.

 

Episode 9: Cat Tales


Listen, the obsession between humans and cats (mostly on the part of the humans) has been going on for thousands of years. In this NOVA documentary "Cat Tales," you'll learn more about that history. Tag a cat lover who should watch this film.


Episode 8: Tiktok, boom


How did we get to Tiktok getting banned? We watched “Tiktok, boom” from Independent Lens to understand it a bit more!


Episode 7: Hidden Letters


Calling all language and history nerds, this one is for you. "Hidden Letters," from Independent Lens, sheds light on a piece of history – a language created by women in China to communicate with each other.

Episode 6: Secrets in Your Data


How comfortable are you with your data being shared? We were shocked to learn all the ways our data is tracked and then sold in a whole cyber industry we didn't know about from NOVA's "Secrets in Your Data." Fortunately, the doc also explores how we can protect ourselves in this digital age.

Episode 5: 20 Days in Mariupol


This film is so powerful, so thought-provoking, so important. Have you watched it yet? Check out FRONTLINE'S "20 Days in Mariupol" on the PBS app, if you haven't already.


Episode 4: The Gilded Age


Did you know that by 1897, 4,000 families, less than 1% of all America, had amassed wealth equal to 11.7million families in the US? This week on PBS Film Club we discuss capitalism’s effect on the US and the titans and barons that started it all. Watch "The Gilded Age" from American Experience.

Episode 3: Three Chaplains


This week, we're discussing "Three Chaplains," a documentary from Independent Lens


Episode 2: The Warrior Tradition


This week, we're discussing "The Warrior Tradition."

Episode 1: The Perfect Crime


Welcome to the very first episode of PBS Film Club. This week we're discussing "The Perfect Crime," a film from American Experience .