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Explores the life of the renowned writer Eudora Welty through intimate photographs and charming interviews with family and friends set against the backdrop of Jackson, Mississippi.
Eudora airs Monday, March 23 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI and PBS apps.
The film offers viewers a portrait of adventure, daring, humor and love as it introduces them to an iconic writer from an intimate perspective, going beyond the surface to share insight into her life and legacy.
Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, this ambitious, groundbreaking documentary that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island.
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish airs Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the PBS and WXXI apps.
Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people. Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world.
Filmed in September 2025 at Italy’s Arena di Verona, this special celebrates what would have been the acclaimed tenor’s 90th birthday.
Pavarotti 90: The Man Who Moved The World airs Friday, March 13 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the PBS and WXXI apps.
Featuring world-renowned opera and pop artists — including Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras, trio Il Volo and cellist HAUSER — the performance showcases the two diverse musical sides of Pavarotti. More than just a concert, this gathering also served as a heartfelt memorial, honoring the tenor through testimonies, memories, video clips and powerful performances.
Join the 10-time GRAMMY nominee as he performs for a sold-out crowd at one of the most iconic venues in the country in 2016.
Eric Church: Live at Red Rocks airs Wednesday, March 12 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
Produced live and mostly unplugged, Church performs “Mr. Misunderstood,” “Record Year,” “Talladega,” and many more.
Photo credit: Robby Klein
Recorded during Luther Vandross’ record-breaking standing-room-only shows at London’s Wembley Arena during his worldwide 1988-89 tour.
Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley airs Tuesday, March 10 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
The performance features many of the R&B star’s hit songs, including “Give Me the Reason,” “Never Too Much” and “A House Is Not a Home.”
Photo credit: Alberto Tolot, courtesy of Sony Music
The life of civil rights leader, minister and politician Rev. Jesse Jackson will be celebrated at a funeral service in Chicago on Friday and NPR will bring you live coverage.
NPR Special Events Coverage: Funeral Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. airs Friday, March 6 starting at 12 Noon on WXXI News FM 105.9 and streaming live on WXXINews.org.
Mr. Jackson was a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and a two-time Democratic presidential candidate. Join us for live special coverage of his memorial service from NPR Member station WBZ in Chicago. Please note: Connections with Evan Dawson will be pre-empted for this special coverage.
Photo: New York NY USA-October 18, 2005 January 12, 2005 The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. at the Wall Street Project Rainbow Push 8th annual conference
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. Watch more here at The American Revolution website.
Discover the contributions of Latinos in the fight for American independence from Britain, Latinos were instrumental in winning the American Revolution. John Leguizamo and historians share stories of Bernardo de Gálvez and other Latino patriots whose contributions were vital in winning the fight for American independence.
“If our contributions were written back into history textbooks, can you imagine how America would see us?’ says Leguizamo. “More importantly, can you imagine how we would see ourselves?” Photo: Creator and host John Leguizamo on the set of AMERICAN HISTORIA./ Credit: NGL Studios
Inspired by his quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions, this clip comes from three-part series brings acclaimed Broadway and film actor John Leguizamo’s passion from the stage to the screen. This clip comes from VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
American Historia PBS LearningMedia Collection: (6-12): Video clips and classroom resources
The full series is available to watch on Passport if you are a WXXI Member
Episode 1: Echoes of Empires: Join host John Leguizamo as he examines the accomplishments and rise of the Great Empires and civilizations in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean, from the Taino to the Olmec, Inca, Maya, Aztec, and more. Although they were ultimately decimated by the conquistadors, these societies had an enduring influence on culture, agriculture, and the sciences.
Episode 2: Threads in the American Tapestry: Explore how Latino DNA has been woven into the identity of the United States since before her inception, and has been pivotal all along the way. Despite facing severe discrimination and violence, Latinos were present and contributed in pivotal ways to the fabric of this nation. Highlighting key figures and events, host John Leguizamo shows how Latinos helped build the United States we know today.
Episode 3: Solidarity in a New Era: Host John Leguizamo explores the rise of the new empire, the United States. While Latinos were often relegated to the fringes of mainstream society, they made profound contributions to the fabric of the U.S. and beyond. Reflecting on his journey, John learns that Latinos were not just an asterisk in history, but that Latino history is the history of the United States.
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