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20:47:18 05/24/12
FRONTLINE | Preview "Al Qaeda in Yemen" | PBS
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FRONTLINE | Preview "Al Qaeda in Yemen" | PBS
to.pbs.org Coming May 29, 2012: FRONTLINE investigates how Al Qaeda and affiliated militants have seized areas in southern Yemen %mdash and are winning some popular support. Since the death of Osama bin Laden, Yemen has become the hottest front in the war against Al Qaeda. Now, with headlines about a terrorist plot to bomb a US-bound airliner, award-winning reporter Ghaith Abdul-Ahad travels deep into Yemen's radical heartland. In this first-hand report, FRONTLINE looks at how members of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and affiliated militants have seized control of areas in southern Yemen and are winning some popular support. Is the United States' expanded drone policy in fact strengthening this new fortified insurgent base? Watch on air and online beginning May 29 at 10 pm ET on PBS (check local listings). to.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:32 More in News & Politics
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14:00:11 05/24/12
Independent Lens | Hell and Back Again | Clip 1 | PBS
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Independent Lens | Hell and Back Again | Clip 1 | PBS
www.pbs.org Premiering May 28, 2012. Check local listings: www.pbs.org In this excerpt from the Oscar-nominated war documentary, Hell and Back Again, Echo Company is debriefed before their deployment on what is at stake in their mission. "Your conscience should be clear," they are told "and your honor should be clean." About the Film What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home %mdash injured physically and psychologically %mdash and build a life anew? In Hell and Back Again two overlapping narratives are intercut %mdash the life of a Marine at war on the front, and the life of the same Marine in recovery at home %mdash creating both a dreamlike quality and a strikingly realistic depiction of how Marines experience this war. The story follows the US Marines Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, as they launch a major assault on a Taliban stronghold in Southern Afghanistan. Within hours of being dropped deep behind enemy lines, Sergeant Nathan Harris's unit is attacked from all sides. Cut off and surrounded, the Marines fight a ghostlike enemy and experience immense hostility from displaced villagers. Frustration grows on both sides, as any common ground, or success, seems elusive. The parallel story begins with Sergeant Harris's return home to his wife in the US, after he is severely injured. He's in terrible physical pain, and becomes addicted to his pain medication. But his psychological pain may be worse, as he attempts to reconcile the immense gulf ... From: PBS Views: 10 2 ratings Time: 02:02 More in Film & Animation
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12:33:17 05/24/12
MEDAL QUEST | Meet Lex Gillette | "I get to my 16th step and I jump." | PBS
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MEDAL QUEST | Meet Lex Gillette | "I get to my 16th step and I jump." | PBS
As a high school freshman, Lex Gillette started the long jump -- one of four Paralympic sports he now competes in. Lex talks about losing his vision as a young boy and says, "We had to figure out how we were going to move on from that." He shows MEDAL QUEST how he works with a guide to set up for his tremendous flying jumps. MEDAL QUEST offers an unprecedented look into these high-stake games and the athletes that play them, and is produced for PBS by WGBH Boston in association with the US Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee. More at: pbs.org From: PBS Views: 5 0 ratings Time: 03:16 More in Sports
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18:01:39 05/23/12
MARIACHI HIGH I PBS ARTS I Promo
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MARIACHI HIGH I PBS ARTS I Promo
MARIACHI HIGH spends a year in the life of the champion mariachi ensemble of Zapata High School on the Rio Grande in south Texas. MARIACHI HIGH kicks off the PBS Arts Summer Festival - Friday, June 29, 2012, 9:00-10:00 pm ET www.pbs.org/arts From: PBS Views: 2 10 ratings Time: 00:31 More in Music
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14:00:09 05/23/12
Independent Lens | Hell and Back Again | Trailer | PBS
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Independent Lens | Hell and Back Again | Trailer | PBS
www.pbs.org Premiering May 28, 2012. Check local listings: www.pbs.org What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home %mdash injured physically and psychologically %mdash and build a life anew? In Hell and Back Again two overlapping narratives are intercut %mdash the life of a Marine at war on the front, and the life of the same Marine in recovery at home %mdash creating both a dreamlike quality and a strikingly realistic depiction of how Marines experience this war. The story follows the US Marines Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, as they launch a major assault on a Taliban stronghold in Southern Afghanistan. Within hours of being dropped deep behind enemy lines, Sergeant Nathan Harris's unit is attacked from all sides. Cut off and surrounded, the Marines fight a ghostlike enemy and experience immense hostility from displaced villagers. Frustration grows on both sides, as any common ground, or success, seems elusive. The parallel story begins with Sergeant Harris's return home to his wife in the US, after he is severely injured. He's in terrible physical pain, and becomes addicted to his pain medication. But his psychological pain may be worse, as he attempts to reconcile the immense gulf between his experiences at war, and the terrifying normalcy of life at home. These two stories intertwine to communicate both the extraordinary drama of war and the no less shocking experience of returning home, as a whole generation of Marines struggles to find an ... From: PBS Views: 6 2 ratings Time: 01:49 More in Film & Animation
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07:30:07 05/23/12
Independent Lens | Left by the Ship | Video Extra | PBS
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Independent Lens | Left by the Ship | Video Extra | PBS
www.pbs.org Premiering May 24, 2012. Check local listings: www.pbs.org In this companion video to the Independent Lens documentary, Left by the Ship, Robert, a Filipino Amerasian blogger meets with other Amerasians living in Olongapo City, whose fathers were US servicemen once stationed here. Their stories are sadly consistent, telling of rejection and discrimination, along with a hope that they will be reunited with their fathers. JR, Charlene, Margarita, and Robert are half American; they are among the many children born to US servicemen who were stationed in military bases in the Philippines until 1992. Like most Filipino Amerasians, they were left behind by their biological fathers and largely forgotten. Over the course of two years, they delve into the psychological and social consequences of the US military presence and its legacy. Learn more about "Independent Lens": www.pbs.org Watch "Independent Lens" films online: video.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 66 2 ratings Time: 05:01 More in Film & Animation
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17:24:13 05/22/12
MEDAL QUEST | What Makes a Champion? | Hand -- Ear Coordination | PBS
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MEDAL QUEST | What Makes a Champion? | Hand -- Ear Coordination | PBS
Goalball players Jen Armbruster, Lisa Czechowski, and Asya Miller explain their game and show the skills and strategies that have won so many medals. To some, goalball looks like a cross between bowling and soccer. The players know it as a tough, physical sport with lots of strategy and speed. In this MEDAL QUEST video, members of the women's goalball team talk about the skills that made them today's defending Paralympic champions. MEDAL QUEST offers an unprecedented look into these high-stake games and the athletes that play them, and is produced for PBS by WGBH Boston in association with the US Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee. More at: www.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 77 3 ratings Time: 03:39 More in Sports
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13:00:10 05/22/12
Independent Lens | Left by the Ship | Clip 3 | PBS
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Independent Lens | Left by the Ship | Clip 3 | PBS
www.pbs.org Premiering May 24, 2012. Check local listings: www.pbs.org In this excerpt from the Independent Lens documentary, Left by the Ship, Filipino Amerasian writer, Robert, learns how nightclub owners were paid "bar-fines" by US servicemen who wanted dancers to spend exclusive time with them outside the bar. Their children were subsequently shunned, especially if the fathers were African American, like Charlene, who is profiled in the film. JR, Charlene, Margarita, and Robert are half American; they are among the many children born to US servicemen who were stationed in military bases in the Philippines until 1992. Like most Filipino Amerasians, they were left behind by their biological fathers and largely forgotten. Over the course of two years, they delve into the psychological and social consequences of the US military presence and its legacy. Learn more about "Independent Lens": www.pbs.org Watch "Independent Lens" films online: video.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 171 7 ratings Time: 03:01 More in Film & Animation
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12:29:51 05/22/12
PBS KIDS & Virtual Pre-K: Building the Home School Connection | PBS KIDS
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PBS KIDS & Virtual Pre-K: Building the Home School Connection | PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS, as part of the Ready To Learn Initiative has partnered with Virtual Pre-K and Chicago Public Schools to create an interactive program involving parents and teachers to build the home school connection and reinforce math skills for Pre-K. From: PBS Views: 226 3 ratings Time: 01:34 More in Education
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12:28:58 05/22/12
PBS KIDS & Virtual Pre-K: Importance of Parental Engagement | PBS KIDS
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PBS KIDS & Virtual Pre-K: Importance of Parental Engagement | PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS, as part of the Ready To Learn Initiative has partnered with Virtual Pre-K and Chicago Public Schools to create an interactive program involving parents and teachers to build the home school connection and reinforce math skills for Pre-K. From: PBS Views: 235 1 ratings Time: 01:38 More in Education
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12:28:03 05/22/12
PBS KIDS & Virtual Pre-K: Importance of Professional Development | PBS KIDS
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PBS KIDS & Virtual Pre-K: Importance of Professional Development | PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS, as part of the Ready To Learn Initiative has partnered with Virtual Pre-K and Chicago Public Schools to create an interactive program involving parents and teachers to build the home school connection and reinforce math skills for Pre-K. From: PBS Views: 257 0 ratings Time: 01:08 More in Education
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16:31:54 05/21/12
Civilization | PBS
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Civilization | PBS
How long will the West sustain its supremacy? On May 22, 2012, (check local listings), historian Niall Ferguson takes a timely look at why Eastern civilizations may now be taking the lead. Visit the new Civilization website for video previews and weigh in on questions raised by the film. www.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 784 24 ratings Time: 00:31 More in Film & Animation
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15:57:31 05/21/12
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize | Mike Myers Performs What's New Pussycat | PBS
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The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize | Mike Myers Performs What's New Pussycat | PBS
See the full concert at video.pbs.org Mike Myers performs, What's New Pussycat at the Burt Bacharach and Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize In Performance at the White House. Aired Monday, May 21 at 9/8 C on PBS stations nationwide. Check local listings: www.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 11546 27 ratings Time: 02:20 More in Music
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13:00:12 05/21/12
Independent Lens | Left by the Ship | Clip 2 | PBS
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Independent Lens | Left by the Ship | Clip 2 | PBS
www.pbs.org Premiering May 24, 2012. Check local listings: www.pbs.org Born in 1987, Filipino Amerasian JR was left with his mother at age 5 after the US serviceman who was his father abandoned him. Growing up, he often faced discrimination due to his biracial ethnicity. Now, he has an opportunity to contact his American father. Find out if he does in the Independent Lens documentary, Left By the Ship. JR, Charlene, Margarita, and Robert are half American; they are among the many children born to US servicemen who were stationed in military bases in the Philippines until 1992. Like most Filipino Amerasians, they were left behind by their biological fathers and largely forgotten. Over the course of two years, they delve into the psychological and social consequences of the US military presence and its legacy. Learn more about "Independent Lens": www.pbs.org Watch "Independent Lens" films online: video.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 141 3 ratings Time: 02:27 More in Film & Animation
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23:46:20 05/20/12
Gershwin Prize I Stevie Wonder Performs "Alfie" and introduces President Obama | PBS
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Gershwin Prize I Stevie Wonder Performs "Alfie" and introduces President Obama | PBS
See the full concert at video.pbs.org Stevie Wonder performs "Alfie" at the White House as Burt Bacharach and Hal David receive the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Aired Monday, May 21 at 9/8 C on PBS stations nationwide. Check local listings: www.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 6555 95 ratings Time: 12:23 More in Music
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23:44:52 05/20/12
Gershwin Prize | Sheryl Crow and Lyle Lovett Perform "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" | PBS
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Gershwin Prize | Sheryl Crow and Lyle Lovett Perform "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" | PBS
See the full concert at video.pbs.org Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow perform, Ill Never Fall In Love Again at the Burt Bacharach and Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize In Performance at the White House. Aired Monday, May 21 at 9/8 C on PBS stations nationwide. Check local listings: www.pbs.org From: PBS Views: 1684 21 ratings Time: 03:11 More in Music
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