“Understanding Autism” — April 4 at noon.
“Understanding Autism” follows filmmaker Scott Steindorff as he aims to discover more about his own autism. Speaking to autistic people all across the spectrum, he seeks to reframe the perception of autism by focusing on the identification, diagnosis, and treatment by highlighting the amazing talents and love of neurodiversity.
“My Money Mentors” — Sundays at 10 a.m. starting April 6
“My Money Mentors” is a docu-reality series dedicated to making financial literacy enjoyable and empowering for young adults. Hosts financial advisor Jacqueline Schadeck CFP® and financial literacy coach Chris Corinthian guide people through various financial challenges and equip them with actionable steps to make smart money choices and break generational cycles of scarcity and financial lacking.
“Homemade Live!” — Mondays at 12:30 p.m. starting April 7
“Homemade Live!” is a weekly half-hour cooking & entertainment show taped before a studio audience in Seattle, Washington. Join chef/host Joel Gameron and one of his celebrity friends as they cook, laugh, and make some new “homemade memories.”
“Weekends with Yankee” Season 9 — Mondays at 7:30 p.m. starting April 7
Richard Wiese explores the sights, sounds and tastes of all six New England states — from foraging for edible invasive plants in Connecticut to whitewater rafting on Maine’s wild Kennebec River. Senior food editor Amy Traverso shares the recipes, local flavors and sense of community that make up the fabric of the region’s food and dining scene.
“Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years” — April 7 at 9 p.m.
Music luminaries and some of the brightest stars in “Austin City Limits’” five-decade history return to the fabled ACL stage in Austin, Texas to celebrate the show’s fiftieth anniversary. The all-star line-up includes Leon Bridges, Billy Strings, Gary Clark Jr., Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Angela Aguilar, The Avett Brothers, Indigo Girls, Rufus Wainwright, The Mavericks and more.
“Letters from Brno” — April 8 at 1 p.m.
The powerful story of parental love and unspeakable sacrifice during the Holocaust. In an expansive 45-year search for clues to her mother’s hidden past, a daughter uncovers the tragic fate of her grandparents through their letters written during the brutal Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia.
“California’s Watershed Healing” — April 9 at 1 p.m.
California’s forested ecosystems are facing tremendous threats, the result of past management and climate warming. Forest managers, researchers, and policymakers are working together on multi-benefit, equitable solutions, restoring forest resilience while also providing the services people and communities depend on. These challenges and solutions apply across the United States and globally.
“ART inc.” Season 4 — Fridays at 8 p.m. starting April 11, Saturdays at noon starting April 12 and Sundays at 7 p.m. starting April 13
“Vegesaurs” — Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., starting April 12
Go back to an era dominated by the juiciest and crunchiest creatures ever to rule the planet: the mighty Vegesaurs! This series is a fresh take on the dinosaur genre with relatable themes for upper preschoolers like mealtime, sharing, friendship and play.
“The Risk of Giving Birth” — Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., starting April 12
“Jesus: Countdown to Calvary” — April 14 at 10 p.m.
“Jesus: Countdown to Calvary” is a documentary presented by actor Hugh Bonneville. Bonneville, who has a Cambridge University degree in theology, traveled to Jerusalem to tell the story of the week that changed the world — the last six days of Jesus’ life.
“The Cure for Hate” — April 15 at 1 p.m.
“The Cure For Hate” traces former neo-Nazi and Holocaust denier Tony McAleer’s journey of atonement to bear witness to the horrors of Auschwitz and examine the throughline to modern day violent extremism. The film serves as Holocaust education at its most urgent and personal, and a powerful argument for radical compassion in the face of division.
“Monadnock: The Mountain that Stands Alone” — April 16 at 1 p.m.
“Monadnock: The Mountain that Stands Alone” tells the story of the second most climbed mountain in the world, Mount Monadnock. The film uses live cinematography, photographs, music, archival footage, poetry, quotes, and stories from the people who have studied, cared for and cared about the iconic mountain located in southwestern New Hampshire.
“Rick Steves’ European Easter” — April 20 at 2 p.m.
Taking you on a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Italy, and Greece, “Rick Steves’ European Easter” celebrates this 2,000-year-old story in a variety of cultures. You’ll feel the emotion of this special time as the Passion of Christ unfolds during Holy Week.
“Water: The Sacred Gift” — April 21 at 1 p.m.
A watershed can be simply described as a place where liquid flows downhill, but it is more accurately defined as a complex system of soil, rocks, plants, and animals. More than precipitation and gravity, the Rocky Mountain watershed is critical to the survival of all living things dependent on this ecosystem. As the changing climate poses rapid challenges to the environment’s equilibrium, can the sheer aesthetics of this ecosystem aid in drawing attention to the problem? Through striking cinematography and compelling interviews, “Water: The Sacred Gift” inspires viewers to seek a more positive future.
“Life After Liberation - Holocaust Survivors in Post-War Germany” — April 21 at 10 p.m. and April 23 at 1 p.m.
“Life After Liberation - Holocaust Survivors in Post-War Germany” tells the stories of Shoah survivors liberated near Landsberg am Lech, in southern Germany, and later housed in the Displaced Persons (DP) camp in the town. The survivors tell of the fate of their families and their attempts to rebuild their lives.
“Single-Use Planet” — April 22 at 1 p.m.
Plastic is vital to our modern way of life—but not all forms of it. In search of why more single-use plastic debris enters the ocean each year despite all recycling efforts, “Single-Use Planet” goes upstream in the U.S. to where millions of tons of raw plastic are being made with generous government support. How have other countries solved for the pollution? The quest eventually leads to France.
“Hitler: A Life in Pictures” — Mondays at 10 p.m. starting April 28
“Hitler: A Life in Pictures” uses archival materials and expert interviews to examine both the public and private life of Germany’s infamous dictator. The documentary features the photos and videos of two photographers who dedicated their lives to documenting Hitler — Heinrich Hoffmann, Hitler’s official photographer, and Hoffmann’s photographic assistant, Eva Braun.
“People Among the Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene” — April 29 at 2 p.m.
“People Among the Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene” reveals the negative effects mass consumption has on our environment and how it can be minimized.
“ASD Band: The Movie” — April 30 at 1 p.m.
Follow the members of ASD Band as they embark on the journey to record their first studio album and proudly own their unique perspectives as individuals on the autism spectrum. Audiences will also experience heartfelt accounts from friends and family members, focused on fostering a community that understands, accepts and values their children.
“Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay” — April 30 at 2 p.m.
Set against the backdrop of the ever-dynamic Atlantic shoreline, “The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay” features a pair of courageous plovers and the adventures of their blended brood of chicks. Raising tiny, marshmallow-sized baby birds on a crowded urban beach is a perilous occupation, and the family faces many life-threatening obstacles. The plover’s life story is one of nature’s most heartwarming examples of adaptation and survival.
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