We The People
We The People: Exploring citizenship, identity, and the diverse voices that define America
A key theme of the Public Media Making History at 250 collection. Additional content is added frequently. Check back regularly.
Free Speech at the crossroads
A moving, musical documentary that illumines civil-rights icon Mary Pleasant's life
Black high school students organize peaceful sit-ins at a downtown lunch counter, sparking a wave of change
An intellectual force who gave voice to Hawaiʻi’s working class
An inspiring film that chronicles one of America’s most consequential political leaders
A group of Caddo return to their homeland in East Texas to revive their pottery tradition
How race, class, and gender expectations affected colored girls in southwest Florida during Jim Crow
A timely reflection on art, justice, and the enduring power of song
The untold story of MLB’s first Black umpire
How race, class, and gender expectations affected colored girls in southwest Florida during Jim Crow
1967: It was the Summer of Love. But in Newark, New Jersey, there was only strife.
A tribute to Christa McAuliffe’s enduring spirit
Freed from enslavement, Clara Brown travels west in search of her daughter sold at auction
A Cinematic Journey into Triumphs of Black Women
The resilience of Black Language in the face of discrimination and its significant cultural impact.
The greatest experiment in religious freedom the world has ever known.
The life and legacy of Kentucky-born feminist author bell hooks
America’s original settlement and separation from England
Profiles remarkable Cherokee citizens and explores history and culture
A documentary about Maryland's first state forester.
How art and science intersected to create John James Audubon’s monumental work
Can the Holocaust provide a template for understanding and confronting extremism today?
This engaging film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. Interweaving narration and dramatic readings with captivating period music, insights from scholars, and photography filmed in key locations, this documentary brings to life Whitman’s unique character and poems.
Saving spaces where LGBTQ+ women gather
An entertaining profile of 102-year-old Eddy Goldfarb, an inventor of 800 classic toys.