Women's History Programming

WXXI celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women with documentaries and stories that spotlight women's experiences in history.

Featured Programming

American Masters — Mae West: Dirty Blonde

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 9:30pm

on WXXI-TV

Dive into the life and career of groundbreaking writer, performer and subversive star Mae West.

Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Friday, March 31, 2023 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell receives the 2023 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at an all-star tribute in Washington, D.C.

American Masters: Roberta Flack

Friday, March 31, 2023 - 10:30pm

on WXXI-TV

From “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly” and beyond, Roberta Flack gave voice to a global soundtrack of beauty and pain, love and anguish, hope and struggle.

Celebrate Women's History Month

WXXI’s Celebrate Women's History Month. We proudly feature moments in women’s history that had their roots and connections to Rochester. Watch On-Demand and also see the profiles on WXXI-TV.

Watch On-Demand American Experience: The Vote

Watch Part 1 and Part 2 On-Demand: This film, tells the dramatic story of the epic — and surprisingly unfamiliar — crusade waged by American women for the right to vote.