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.
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Latino Patriots in the American Revolution
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.
The Best of the ’60s • WXXI-TV
The decade of peace, love and happiness is celebrated in this My Music compilation.
The Best of the ‘60s airs Saturday, October 25 at 3 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
Legends from Pop, Folk, Rock, The British Beat, Motown, Soul and Great Rock and Roll all perform their biggest 1960s hits, classics and more live on the MY MUSIC stage.
Great Performances: Ann • WXXI-TV
Enjoy a powerful and revealing look at legendary, larger-than-life Texas governor Ann Richards who enriched the lives of her followers, friends and family in this critically acclaimed play written by and starring Emmy Award-winner Holland Taylor.
Great Performances: Ann airs Friday, October 24 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.About the Episode
Great Performances: Ann is a no-holds-barred theatrical portrait of Ann Richards, legendary Governor of Texas (1991-95). Written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actor Holland Taylor (“Two and a Half Men,” Broadway’s “The Front Page”), the play is a compelling look at the impassioned, inspiring woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends and family. Beginning with a commencement address, the play bursts into a blistering day in the life of the governor, with a cascade of task-wrangling and conversations with everyone from Richards’ friend Bill Clinton to her grandbaby Lily. We see the grit, warmth and depth in her colorful, captivating character, bigger than the state from which she hails. Directed for the stage by Benjamin Endsley Klein (Broadway credits include “The Ferryman” and “Carousel”), this production was recorded at the Zach Theater in Austin, Texas, following its national tour and Broadway run at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater in 2013, which earned Taylor a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Play.
Neither partisan nor political, Ann began as Taylor’s quest to understand what it was about this housewife, mother, grandmother, leader and iconic patriot who inspired so many people so deeply. Writing the play became a four-year journey for Taylor, crisscrossing the country, interviewing people who knew Richards, watching countless hours of video coverage and pouring over reams of her personal and public papers at the University of Texas. In the end, Taylor’s greatest resources were the family, friends, staff and colleagues of the governor who allowed Taylor to know Ann Richards.
Maigret on Masterpiece • WXXI-TV
Meet Maigret as he pursues Paris’s ruthless criminals while confronting his own troubled past.
Maigret on Masterpiece airs Sundays, October 5 – November 9 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
Meet Chief Inspector Maigret as he solves Paris’s most complex crimes using unorthodox methods and a fierce sense of justice. To prevail, he must outwit the city’s most ruthless criminals while confronting his own troubled past.
Episodes:
Episode One: The Lazy Burglar – Part One I October 5
Follow Maigret as he investigates a series of bank robberies plaguing Paris.
Episode Two: The Lazy Burglar – Part Two I October 12
Despite being demoted, Maigret continues to pursue justice for Honoré Cuendet.
Episode Three: Maigret’s Failure – Part One I October 19
Maigret’s case is derailed when ordered to investigate billionaire Ferdinand Fumal’s death threats.
Episode Four: Maigret’s Failure – Part Two I October 26
As Maigret reels from his failure to protect Fumal, he also suffers a devastating personal blow.
Episode Five: Maigret Come Home – Part One I November 2
A student is stabbed to death in the street. Maigret and Cavre disagree over the killer’s motives.
Episode Six: Maigret Come Home – Part One I November 9
Tragedy strikes in Saint-Fiacre, shocking Maigret to the core.
Photo: Jules Maigret (Benjamin Wainwright)
Credit: Photographer Csaba Aknay; Courtesy Playground Entertainment and MASTERPIECE.
Art & Science Collide • WXXI-TV
Meet a few of the artists featured in Getty’s 2024–25 Southern California art event, PST ART.
Art & Science Collide airs Friday, October 17 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
The new documentary weaves together compelling stories of artists participating in the Getty’s groundbreaking 2024-2025 Southern California art event Pacific Standard Time – referred to locally as PST ART, where more than 60 deeply-researched exhibitions developed by arts organizations and scientific institutions throughout Southern California featured over 800 artists in mind-expanding explorations of the intersections of art and science, both past and present. Produced by PBS SoCal in association with Actual Films (“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” “The White House Effect,” “Athlete A,” “An Inconvenient Sequel,” “The Island President and The Lost Boys of Sudan.”
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Reflections on the Erie Canal • WXXI-TV
Explore the past, present and future of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial anniversary.
Reflections on the Erie Canal airs Tuesday, October 7 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
In 1825, the state of New York inaugurated a monumental economic engine – the Erie Canal. Born from an audacious ambition to secure financial power and seal New York’s status as the Empire State, the canal was a triumph of engineering and determination. Two hundred years later, the human-made thread crossing the state of New York from West to East has a much broader legacy that deserves definition and exploration.
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Erie Canal, WXXI is proud to bring you additional Erie Canal programs:
America’s Stairway airs Monday, October 20 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV
15 Miles on the Erie Canal airs Friday, October 24 at 5 p.m. on WXXI-TV and on-demand on PBS Passport
Boom and Bust: America’s Journey on the Erie Canal airs Saturday, October 25 at 5:30pm on WXXI-TV
Canal Towns watch on-demand on PBS Passport
Frontline “Born Poor” • WXXI-TV
A look at the realities of growing up poor in America, filmed over 14 years with children from three families.
Frontline “Born Poor” airs Tuesday, October 7 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.
An indelible look at the realities of growing up poor in America. Filmed over 14 years with kids from three families, from adolescents to adults with kids of their own, navigating an economy with more obstacles than opportunities.
Caption: An indelible look at the realities of growing up poor in America.
Credit: FRONTLINE (PBS)