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Ringside Stories: The Heart and Hustle of Pro Wrestling • WXXI-TV

This documentary produced by Rochester’s Cordell Cordaro and Gabe Del Vecchio delves into the lives of local wrestlers in the Flower City.

Ringside Stories: The Heart and Hustle of Pro Wrestling airs Saturday, June 15 at 11:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV

It reveals the passion and dedication these athletes have for their craft. Wrestling gives them a sense of purpose and community, helping them overcome personal struggles and adversity. These wrestlers aren’t yet household names; they work at the grassroots level, traveling from town to town. Their commitment and love for wrestling shine through, offering a universal story of finding fulfillment in following one’s passion, even when it’s not widely accepted. Their journey embodies the universal yearning to pursue one’s passion, even in the face of doubt or rejection.

POV: King Coal • WXXI-TV

Exploring coal’s legacy with the Sundance sensation King Coal.

POV: King Coal airs Monday, June 24 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV

KING COAL, the 2023 Sundance Film Festival breakout hit, follows the personal memories of a 4th generation coal miner’s daughter to meditate on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created.

American Documentary’s Oscar®, Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning signature series, POV, has acquired the 2023 Sundance Film Festival feature documentary, King Coal, directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Heroin(e)) and produced by Academy Award®-winners Shane Boris and Diane Becker (Navalny) and Peabody Award-winner Peggy Drexler (My Name is Pauli Murray). King Coal will make its national broadcast premiere as part of POV’s upcoming 37th season launching summer 2024. POV is America’s longest running non-fiction series on television

Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo • WXXI-TV

Host Jesus Trejo travels America, meeting rising comedians who use stand-up to explore the nation’s diversity with a blend of hilarious comedy and social commentary.

Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo Airs Fridays at 10 p.m. beginning June 21 on WXXI-TV

In the upcoming episodes Jesus Trejo, chronicles his journey across America, where he engages with a dynamic ensemble of comedians. Through their stand-up routines, they delve into the rich tapestry of the nation. Join Trejo as he encounters Ali Sultan, Vanessa Gonzalez, Eeland Stribling, Tatanka Means, Adam Pasi, and Sierra Katow.

Professor T, Season 3 • WXXI-TV

The award-winning drama series Professor T returns to WXXI-TV for a third captivating season.

Professor T, Season 3 Begins Airing on Sunday, June 16 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV

In PROFESSOR T Season 3, Ben Miller’s brilliant Professor finds himself behind bars, navigating prison life while the police rely on his expertise to solve complex cases. With Frances de la Tour and Juliet Stevenson returning, expect suspense, and mysteries unraveled in this gripping crime drama.

Photo: Professor T • Provided by PBS

Opportunity Knock$ • WXXI-TV

This reality series showcases the art of turning a financial challenge into an opportunity for growth.

Opportunity Knock$ Episodes Airs Sundays at 5 p.m., Beginning June 16 on WXXI-TV

OPPORTUNITY KNOCK$ is a series that showcases complex financial challenges and transforms them into economic success stories. Six families are paired with three nationally known financial experts who offer financial guidance to empower the families. Viewers witness aspirational journeys towards financial freedom and life transformations in each episode.

Photo: opportunity knocks • Provided by APT

Understanding Autism • WXXI-TV

Filmmaker Scott Steindorff learns about autism.

Understanding Autism airs Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI app.

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.

his program is presented as part of Dialogue on Disability, a partnership between WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies – in conjunction with the Herman and Margaret Schwartz Community Series. Dialogue on Disability is supported by the Fred L. Emerson Foundation with additional support from The Golisano Foundation. The weeklong initiative runs January 13-19, 2025

WXXI and Al Sigl have been hosting Dialogue on Disability since 2005. In 2014, with the support of businessman and philanthropist Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation, Move to Include™ was formed. This initiative enables WXXI to present and develop programming that promotes inclusion year round.

Photo: Scott Steindorff
Provided by PBS

Becoming Frida Kahlo • WXXI-TV

This final episode focuses on Frida Kahlo’s later life, including her affair with Leon Trotsky, her trip to Paris on the eve of World War II and her return to Mexico where she divorces then remarries Diego Rivera before her death.

Becoming Frida Kahlo airs Tuesday, July 2 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

See the major personal and political events of her life, including her stormy and devoted relationship with artist Diego Rivera, whom she married not once but twice. Watch On-Demand Here

This film is presented as part of Move to Include™ , a national initiative in partnership with WXXI and The Golisano Foundation that uses the power of public media to promote inclusion. Click here to learn more.

Great Performances at the Met: Carmen • WXXI-TV

Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut in this resetting of the classic story to the modern day.

Great Performances at the Met: Carmen airs Sunday, July 14 at 1 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, resetting the classic story to the modern day that moves the focus to issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries. Young mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a quartet of stars in the complex and volatile title role, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s troubled lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the loyal Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo. Daniele Rustioni conducts Bizet’s score.

Photo: Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen
Photo courtesy of The Met Opera