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Determined to hold major pharmaceutical companies accountable, West Virginian attorney Paul Farrell takes an unprecedented step by filing a civil suit in his county, aiming to secure justice for those suffering from addiction.

The Bitter Pill airs Monday, September 22 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

When attorney Paul Farrell Jr. takes on pharmaceutical giants to help his opioid-ravaged West Virginia hometown, his innovative legal strategy gains traction. As his local battle transforms into the largest civil litigation in U.S. history, he must navigate increasingly high stakes to secure justice—not just for his community, but for an entire nation in crisis.

Photo: Paul Farrell Jr. typing on a keyboard.
Provided by PBS

Discover the visionary world of legendary African American painter and philosopher Dewey Crumpler as he connects the slave trade to modern globalization and demonstrates what it means to be a working artist with a conscience in today’s society.

Post Atlantic: The Art of Dewey Crumpler airs Thursday, September 18 at 10:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

Artist Dewey Crumpler’s beautiful, often abstract paintings explore slavery, Black liberation, globalization, and pop culture. A crucial figure in the Black Arts Movement, Dewey challenges orthodoxies, exclusions, and foregone conclusions. This documentary offers viewers an intimate portrait of a working artist in his studio, at home, at the Oakland port, and at a recent high-profile opening at a New York gallery.

Photo: Dewey Crumpler sitting in front of his painting
Provided by APT

This heartwarming program sheds light on the incredible bond between guide dogs and their owners, highlighting the vital role these dogs play in the lives of those with visual impairments.

The Secret World of Guide Dogs With Martin Clunes airs Thursday, September 4 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

This film accompanies Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) after he adopts Laura, a retired black Labrador guide dog. Exploring the history of guide dogs, from the first four trained in 1931 to the current process used at Britain’s best-loved charity, this film follows all the ups and downs of the serious and challenging responsibility of preparing each dog for this daunting role.

Photo: Martin Clunes with Jaina Mistry and four guide dogs surrounding them.
Credit: American Public Television.

The documentary film chronicles the studio’s creation, including track breakdowns of Hendrix classics, and featuring interviews with original staff members and musical collaborators.

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision airs Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

Rising from the rubble of a bankrupt Greenwich Village nightclub, Electric Lady Studios became a state-of-the-art recording facility inspired by Jimi Hendrix’s vision — the first artist-owned commercial recording studio. The film includes track breakdowns of Hendrix classics such as “Freedom,” “Angel,” and “Dolly Dagger,” along with interviews of original Electric Lady staff members and musical collaborators. 

Photo: Jimi Hendrix playing an electric guitar to a concert crowd.
Credit: American Public Television.

A new “innovation district” tests local democracy in a divided Brooklyn community.

POV “Emergent City” airs Monday, August 18 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

Residents of Sunset Park, Brooklyn face rising rents, a legacy of environmental racism and the loss of the industrial jobs that once sustained their community. When a global developer purchases a massive industrial complex on the waterfront and lays plans for an “innovation district,” a battle erupts over the future of the neighborhood and of New York City itself. Co-produced with ITVS

The beloved annual concert performed by Vienna Philharmonic takes place in Schönbrunn Palace Park and is conducted for the first time by Maestro Tugan Sokhiev.

Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2025 airs Friday August 29 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

The beloved annual concert performed by Vienna Philharmonic takes place in Schönbrunn Palace Park and is conducted for the first time by Maestro Tugan Sokhiev. Renowned opera singer Piotr Beczała joins as the vocal soloist, performing three famed arias from Bizet’s “Carmen,” Puccini’s “Turandot,” and Kálmán’s operetta “Gräfin Mariza.” Additionally, the Vienna Boys Choir will perform at the concert for the first time. Past years’ conductors include Zubin Mehta (2005 & 2015), Franz Welser-Möst (2010), Gustavo Dudamel (2012, 2019), Daniel Harding (2021), Yannick Nézet-Séguin (2023), Andris Nelsons (2022, 2024), and more. The Summer Night Concert is transmitted in more than 80 countries worldwide. 

Chicago performs their greatest hits with special guests.

Chicago and Friends: Live at 55 airs Friday, August 15 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

Join the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers as they perform their greatest hits with special guests Steve Vai, Chris Daughtry, Robert Randolph, Robin Thicke, VoicePlay, Judith Hill, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and more. Filmed in Atlantic City with over 18 4k cameras, the band plays songs from their double-Platinum debut album Chicago Transit Authority, in honor of its 55th anniversary.