NHPBS Passport Update - February 29, 2024

Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine
ANCIENT ROADS FROM CHRIST TO CONSTANTINE charts Christianity's evolution from a small movement to the largest religion in the world, with more than two billion followers. Host Jonathan Phillips, an author and distinguished history professor at Royal Holloway, University of London, journeys into the fascinating world of the early Christians to explore the faith's long struggle and triumph.
Available: Thursday, April 4, 2024

Returning Citizens: Life Beyond Incarceration
America jails more people than any other country in the history of the world. For many, just one arrest is enough to get caught up in the system. When they're released back into society after their debt has been paid, often, they are offered no opportunities and no hope. But there are some who do break through, who do get a hand, who do get help. Returning Citizens tells their story.
Available: Friday, March 22, 2024

Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Rocco Schiavone: Ice Cold Murders
An unorthodox Italian police commissioner finds himself far from his beloved Rome when he is transferred to a mountain station where a murderer is at large. From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles.
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Jane Addams - Together We Rise: American Stories
Jane Addams-Together We Rise: American Stories profiles this Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist and the cadre of indefatigable women who joined her to enrich the lives of thousands of immigrant women and children, inspiring others around the world to follow their lead.
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm
Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm Trained tells the story of one of America's most talented ceramicists who ran an annual summer workshop that trained American artists for three decades. It was among the most influential pottery schools in the U.S.
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros
'Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros', a film by Frederick Wiseman, showcases the Troisgros family and their three restaurants located in central France. The film is about the artistry, ingenuity, and imagination that goes into creating and presenting meals of the highest quality. 'MENUS-PLAISIRS – LES TROISGROS' PREMIERES ON PBS, MARCH 22, 9/8c
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Dion Parson & 21st Century Band in Concert
Dion Parson & 21st Century Band In Concert is a live 90 minute music special that fuses the rich traditions of jazz music with the rhythms of the US Virgin Islands. Grammy award-winning drummer and composer Dion Parson and his diverse seven-member ensemble deliver a high energy performance of sophisticated "Caribbean" Jazz in front of a live studio audience.
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Composer: Amy Beach
Amy Cheney Beach was one of the most respected and accomplished American composers of her time. Throughout her career, she wrote hymns, chamber music, a mass, a piano concerto, an opera, and a robust collection of more than 150 songs. A pioneering composer, pianist and teacher, Beach was a national symbol of women's creative power and helped redefine the role of women in music.
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl
The life and work of Sarah Cannon, aka country music comedian Minnie Pearl.
Available: Friday, March 1, 2024

Joe Bonamassa LIVE
Join celebrated blues master Joe Bonamassa and experience a musical journey that only he can provide. His live performances around the world have become legendary, captivating audiences with his unparalleled guitar prowess and soulful vocals. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence, Bonamassa has established himself as one of the premier blues-rock guitarists of his generation.
Available: Saturday, February 24, 2024

Charley Crockett: Live from the Ryman
Grab a front-row seat to the country and blues singer's first-ever show at the fabled auditorium in downtown Nashville before a sellout crowd. Crockett performs songs from his deep catalog of 12 albums and counting, along with his ace band, The Blue Drifters. Performances include "The Man from Waco, "Cowboy Candy, "Just Like Honey," and songs by George Jones, Jerry Reed, T-Bone Walker and more.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Supercharge Your Brain: Maximizing Your Cognitive Abilities
Join neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Genova to discover ways to enhance brain health for the rest of your life. Packed with actionable, science-backed steps, the program is a roadmap for improving brain health through lifelong learning.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Bee Gees: In Our Own Time
Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words by Barry and Robin Gibb, from modest beginnings to worldwide success in the 1970s. The Bee Gees award-winning career spanned five decades with over 200 million albums sold. Includes interviews, videos, TV appearances and live performances.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Made With Love
Travel the world with the Emmy-winning series to meet gifted artisans - from hat makers to harp makers - who pour passion and skill into timeless products made with love. From Tipperary to Tuscany, the series showcases the landscapes and rich culture of each country and introduces the people who stay true to the artistry that shaped their lives, proudly passing their craft to the next generation.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra: Love & Peace Concert
Experience the unique and harmonious blend of pop and classical music from this vibrant orchestra, led by violin soloist and composer Guido Dieteren. With his wife, singer Wendy Kokkelkoren, Guido and his orchestra guarantee a musical experience full of romance, emotion, passion, and energy. Filmed in the Netherlands at Kerkrade's Market Square.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Ricky Martin: Live Black and White Tour
Experience an explosion of sound and color in this live 2007 concert from the pop superstar. Recorded in his native Puerto Rico during his Black and White Tour, the concert takes viewers on a musical journey through his hits in Spanish and English.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Marcus King: Live in Nashville
Buckle up for a "country-fried, psychedelic, honky-tonkin,' rock 'n roll, soul music" concert with the Grammy Award-nominated King and his band. Known for his ability to make arenas shake, unparalleled performance prowess, and dynamic live shows, King shoots from the hip and plays straight from the heart.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

America: The Land We Live In
Take a modern-day adventure to rediscover America's hidden treasures and forgotten national wonders and rich history through the lens of a 19th-century travelogue called Picturesque America. Follow the clues in the epic tales to uncover the "then and now" of each 150-year-old location, while also discovering the culture, history, and beauty in each place.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
Celebrate the legendary performers in a look back at their decades-long careers and ongoing songwriting partnership in this documentary from filmmaker Frank Marshall. Featuring performances of King's classics, including "It's Too Late, "You've Got a Friend," and "So Far Away" and Taylor's "Sweet Baby James, "Fire and Rain, "Shower the People," and many more.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Il Divo XX, Live from Taipei
Celebrate 20 years with the groundbreaking classical crossover group with a spectacular evening of music in Taiwan. Delivering timeless pop classics and traditional standards, Il Divo reinforces their status as performers and vocal powerhouses. Featuring interviews with the group, highlighting their journey to date along with future aspirations.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

An American Family at 50
Discover how a documentary series became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. AN AMERICAN FAMILY AT 50 revisits the original series, which chronicled seven months in the lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California, and explores its enduring significance. Ten million viewers watched weekly, making the series watercooler conversation across the nation.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Armenia, My Home
Experience spectacular aerial and ground views and cultural revelations of a country like no other in a virtual tour of Mount Ararat, Khor Virap, Yerevan, the Genocide memorial, and more. Narrated by Andrea Martin, the documentary features prominent voices from the Armenian diaspora including Eric Bogosian, Chris Bohjalian, Peter Balakian, Michael Aram, and others.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Living Wild: Plant-spiration with Hilton Carter
Join the acclaimed plant influencer, author and interior stylist to discover the art of creating stunning indoor greenery. Filled with helpful tips and expert advice - from propagation to placement to color scheming and patterning - the program reveals the many benefits of cultivating a love of plants and turning a home into a lush indoor garden.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Culture Club: Live at Wembley
Rock out with the iconic multi-platinum-selling 80s pop legends in a reunion concert before a sold-out hometown London crowd in 2016, after a hugely successful 60-city world tour. All four original band members - Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss - performed at this once-in-a-lifetime concert of hits like "Karma Chameleon, "Black Money, "It's a Miracle, "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" and more.
Available: Friday, February 23, 2024

Flamenco: Spirit of Seville
Each Easter week, Seville, Spain, draws thousands to celebrate faith, family, and friendship. Virgin Mary processions fill the streets, fragrant orange blossoms scent the air, and cafes offer delectable tapas and wine. FLAMENCO: SPIRIT OF SEVILLE captures the fervor and skill of flamenco artists in an hour-long special filmed during these vibrant celebrations.
Available: Thursday, February 22, 2024

Social Security & You with Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin, one of the country's leading experts on Social Security, navigates viewers through the journey of making the most of their social security benefits. At what age should they claim it? And what changes when they're single, married, divorced or widowed? Mary Beth's wisdom and knowledge guides viewers through the complications of getting the most out of Social Security.
Available: Thursday, February 22, 2024

In Flanders Field
The story of the Boesman family's attempt to survive in the city of Ghent during World War I, focusing on each of the five family members' different experiences. From Walter Presents, in Dutch with English subtitles.
Available: Friday, February 16, 2024

All Heart
Step inside the halls of Turin's Le Molinette hospital in the late 1960s. As the world changes, is brilliance any match for chauvinism? From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles.
Available: Friday, February 16, 2024

POV
Since 1988, POV has been the home for the world's boldest contemporary filmmakers, celebrating intriguing personal stories that spark conversation and inspire action.
Available: Thursday, February 15, 2024

GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is a concert celebration honoring the legacy of Gospel music in America. As a companion to GOSPEL, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., secular and gospel artists sing their favorite gospel classics.
Available: Saturday, February 10, 2024

Love and Sacrifice
Set against the striking backdrop of the Carrara marble quarries, this is the story of Brando and his revolt to improve working conditions across Italy. Will love blind him from his mission, or embolden him to push further? From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles.
Available: Friday, February 9, 2024

Far From the Madding Crowd
This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. It follows the life of Bathsheba Everdene, an impulsive, flighty, and bewitching young woman with a fiercely independent nature who ensnares -- and almost destroys -- the lives of three men.
Available: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Forsyte Saga
Based on the classic novels by John Galsworthy, The Forsyte Saga is a compelling drama of love, adultery, obsession, power and money, spanning three generations at the turn of the 20th century. On the surface, the Forsytes are the ultimate powerful Victorian family - superior, arrogant, and confident - but underneath this imposing veneer lies a festering core of unhappy and brutal relationships.
Available: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The American St. Nick
During WWII, Wiltz, Luxembourg, suffered under German occupation - streets renamed, language banned and traditions outlawed. In 1944, the 28th Infantry Division organized a party to revive the town's Saint Nick celebration. Soldiers provided treats, with one dressed as Saint Nick, fostering a lasting bond between Americans and locals, a tradition enduring today.
Available: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Gospel
GOSPEL, the latest history series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song.
Available: Sunday, February 4, 2024

Classical Tahoe
PBS Reno is thrilled to bring its viewers Classical Tahoe featuring world-renowned musicians who worked together to bring music to the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Available: Sunday, February 4, 2024