CONNECTED
“The more I got to know them, the more convinced I was that we’re all very much the same in so many ways. You wouldn’t know that from what we see on TV or hear on the radio. All that stuff suggests that we’re very divided. But I think the truth is just the opposite. There’s a great deal more that unites us.”
Eleven episodes. One question.
“What I want to do with this docuseries is to tell the stories of people who might never be seen or heard, and to help bring the wisdom from many people from many different walks of life so that everyone has access to it.” Two seasons, eleven episodes, originally broadcast on PBS. A new streaming home is coming soon.
Season one
Season 1 / Episode 01We Are BloodA visit with the Blood Tribe on the Blackfoot Nation in Alberta, where the impact of cultural genocide is explored.
Season 1 / Episode 02The GoodlandsStories of resilience and redemption from Kensington in North Philadelphia, the largest open-air drug market in the country.
Season 1 / Episode 03The County That Built the CountryThe people of McDowell County, West Virginia shatter the stereotypes of Appalachian life.
Season 1 / Episode 04The RiverStories from people in Laredo, Texas whose lives have been shaped by the Rio Grande and the border.
Season 1 / Episode 05My Father Was a FishermanThe pitfalls and challenges of fishing the waters off Port Clyde, Maine.
Season 1 / Episode 06The DivideAhmaud Arbery’s father and uncle, local activists and community leaders in Brunswick, Georgia discuss his death.Season two
Season 2 / Episode 01The Rose That Grew From ConcreteFormer all state athlete Tim Campbell overcomes a difficult childhood and dedicates his life to helping others.
Season 2 / Episode 02The New WorldColumbus, Ohio is home to nearly 70,000 Somali immigrants and refugees who endured a long and dangerous journey for a better life.
Season 2 / Episode 03The Happy FarmerAn immigrant from Tanzania works toward his dream of becoming a farmer in South Dakota.
Season 2 / Episode 04The AviatorAviators of the Navy, Marines and Air Force on the challenges and sacrifices that come with a life of service.
Season 2 / Episode 05Louisiana LifeThe traditions, food and music of New Orleans and southern Louisiana, and the experiences of Voodoo priests and priestesses.
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