“Vanish” — May 1 at 8 p.m.
A remarkable story of past and present, “Vanish” is a documentary film that chronicles the visual preservation adventures of fine art photographer Jim Westphalen as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures.
“Miss Scarlet” Season 5 on MASTERPIECE — Fridays at 9 p.m. starting May 2
Eliza’s agency thrives, but with the Duke away in New York, she’ll face a tough decision. As a new Detective Inspector arrives at Scotland Yard, she must build a relationship with him to access police resources. Can Eliza Scarlet truly have it all?
“Austin City Limits 10th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Garth Brooks” — May 4 at 11 p.m.
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame honoree Garth Brooks shares classics and the stories behind the songs in an epic, sing-along hour for the series’ 50th. The country superstar performs career highlights, including “The Dance” and “Friends in Low Places.”
“Generation Freedom” — May 7 at 1 p.m.
“Generation Freedom” explores how independent creators built meaningful businesses by turning their passions into sustainable work. Featuring real stories from entrepreneurs across industries, the film offers insights into what it takes to create something from nothing, without outside funding or a roadmap. A practical and inspiring look at the future of work and creative entrepreneurship.
“Aging in America: Survive or Thrive” — May 7 at 2 p.m.
“Aging in America: Survive or Thrive,” narrated by Martin Sheen, is a one-hour documentary that celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Using Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Why Survive? as a guide, the film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity and Alzheimer’s disease.
“Your Serve or Mine?” — May 9 at 1 p.m.
In 1971, a small group of U.S. table tennis players made history by traveling to a then-isolated China. The first Americans to legally visit in more than 20 years, they opened up lines of communication that remain vital today, succeeding where diplomats had failed. The people-to-people links they established are being carried on today by a new generation of American and Chinese college students.
“Deception: World War II” — May 14 at 1 p.m.
The chronological tales of the deceptions and countermeasures used by both sides of World War II to deadly effect.
“Skydiving Over Sixty” — May 14 at 2 p.m.
“Skydiving Over Sixty” follows a group of elite senior athletes as they hurtle through the sky at 120 miles per hour, attempting to break a skydiving world record. Through their courage, teamwork and shared passion, this team of ‘golden flyers’ shatter expectations of aging.
“About Face: Jewish Refugees in the Allied Forces” — May 15 at 9 p.m.
“About Face: Jewish Refugees in the Allied Forces” is a compelling and often touching film that reveals the untold story of young German-born Jewish men and women who escaped certain death at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. These brave individuals later returned to fight Hitler and his forces across Europe and North Africa.
“Final Landing on Iwo Jima” — May 16 at 1 p.m.
Follow a veteran of the 4th Marine Division as he returns to Iwo Jima for the final time. We also chronicle a son who has spent decades trying to get details of his father’s time on Iwo, with little luck, so he, too, is returning to the island and trying to put his dad’s wartime puzzle together. The documentary features many other interviews with Iwo Jima veterans. Narrated by Jim Nantz.
“Spatchcock Funk” Season 2 — Tuesdays at 3 p.m. starting May 20
The show “Spatchcock Funk” helps the audience celebrate their life, their friends, and their family. With easy-to-follow recipes for great food and killer cocktails, we bring it all together over our love of food, people, and fun. Every episode tells some tall tales, drops some dope dishes, and makes some delicious drinks, but never loses sight of the most important person: the viewer.
“Westerly’s Gold: Sweet, Spicy, and Full of Tradition” — May 24 at 11 p.m.
Westerly’s Gold explores a beloved local tradition in Westerly, Rhode Island—the art of making homemade dry-cured soppressata, affectionately called “soupy” by generations of families. This heartwarming documentary captures the love, heritage, and dedication behind this time-honored craft. The film delves into the passion of those preserving the tradition and passing it down to future generations. A celebration of family, culture, and community, “Westerly’s Gold” is a flavorful journey you won’t forget.
“See Memory” — May 11 at 1:30 p.m. and May 26 at 2:30 p.m.
Painter Viviane Silvera uses art to explore memory and PTSD, animating 30,000 images to provide a visualization of the brain’s process of forming, altering, and storing memories. The art is combined with narration based on breakthroughs in neuroscience research by Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel and other scientists to show how we can bridge the conscious and the unconscious brain and heal trauma.
“Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II” — May 26 at 3 p.m.
“Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II” examines Bob Hope’s impact on World War II and why President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked some of Hollywood’s top radio and movie stars to hold a microphone instead of a gun in the war.
“National Memorial Day Concert 2025" — May 26 at 9:30 p.m.
Tune in to the 36th annual broadcast of America’s national night of remembrance, live from the U.S. Capitol, featuring stories and tributes woven with musical performances by world-renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra.
“Aging Matters: Loneliness & Isolation” — May 27 at 2:30 p.m.
“Aging Matters” explores the characteristics and health implications of social isolation and loneliness on the elderly. The 30-minute documentary features the stories of older adults who have experienced feeling detached from the wider community due to factors like the loss of a spouse, the stresses of caregiving, illness or loss of mobility.
“Trail Stories” — May 27 at 10:30 p.m.
“Trail Stories” takes us on a guided tour to some of Rhode Island’s diverse hiking trails. Follow along with hikers who know the trails best. Learn the stories behind the locations and discover surprises along the way. Traverse the state from beaches and seacoast vistas to protected woodlands and urban parks. Experience the great outdoors in all four seasons, right in our own backyard.
“Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition” — May 29 at 3:30 p.m.
Led by John Steinbeck’s editor, a group of women activists protest Japanese American incarceration and resist racism in WWII California.
“Her War, Her Story: World War II” — May 30 at noon
Explore the stories of women caught up in World War II, from the American Home Front to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland. Included in this hour-long film are also the personal stories of the incredible women who served in a war that proved women were equal to men when it came to patriotism, service, or in some cases, self-preservation during watershed moments which called for steadfastness.
“Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II” — May 30 at 3 p.m.
“Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II” focuses on how this American territory and its residents dealt with the horrific Japanese occupation of their island in WWII. There were many acts of heroism and resistance by the locals until liberation came for this American territory in 1944. Each year, unknown to most Americans on the U.S. mainland, Guamanians hold an incredible and inspirational annual liberation parade.
“Get Good with Money with Tiffany Aliche” — May 31 at noon
Build wealth through financial wholeness with the Budgetnista’s ten-step plan for finding peace, safety, and harmony with money, no matter how big or small the goal. “Get Good With Money” introduces the powerful concept of building wealth through financial wholeness and is an invaluable guide to cultivating good financial habits and making your money work for you.
“Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste” — May 31 at 1:30 p.m.
Explore the science and culture behind musical taste with Dr. Nolan Gasser, the architect of Pandora Radio’s Music Genome Project and an expert in Music AI. Blending live performances, animations and insights from neuroscience, psychology, culture, emotion, and a pioneering mobile app that engages the audience in a new way, the program offers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.
“The Statue of Liberty” — May 31 at 4:30 p.m.
This 1985 Ken Burns film chronicles the creation and history of the Statue of Liberty and what it represents to all Americans. Narrated by David McCullough, the film traces the development of the monument--from its conception, to its complicated and often controversial construction, to its final dedication--and offers interviews with a wide range of Americans to explore the meaning of the statue.
“The Spinners in Concert” — May 31 at 9:30 p.m.
Join the band that defined the smooth sound of Philadelphia soul for a concert of their classic hits, including “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,” “Then Came You,” “The Rubberband Man,” and more. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers (2023) are among the most iconic groups in the classic soul pantheon, with millions of records sold worldwide and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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