Humanize: Newcomers "Andrea Ryall, Rosmely Contreras, Dr. Stephen Wolf"
Friday, October 11 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Hear from newcomer Rosemely Contreras on fleeing gang violence in Venezuela, her three-month journey to the US, and the desire to build a better life in Colorado for her family. Emergency physician Dr. Stephen Wolf speaks about challenges in meeting the health needs of newcomers and Denver resident Andrea Ryall on the grassroots helper movement that grew from an online neighborhood moms group.
Humanize: Newcomers "Superintendent Marrero, Jon Ewing, Chief Thomas"
Friday, October 11 at 9:30 pm on 12.1
Hear from civil servants about the roles they play in the newcomer wave. Jon Ewing, a communications specialist for the City of Denver, makes a special trip to Chicago with a very special passenger. Chief Thomas (pictured) reflects on the importance of kindness and helping within the police department. And Superintendent Dr. Marrero shares his experienced with how important education is to newcomers.
37th Hispanic Heritage Awards
Friday, October 11 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
Learn more about this year’s honorees, performers, and presenters of the 37th Hispanic Heritage Awards!
Sounds On 29th "Heavy Diamond Ring at Globe Hall"
Saturday, October 12 at 7:57 pm on 12.1
Heavy Diamond Ring headlines the return of Sounds on 29th! HDR kicks off the show’s 11th season with their signature indie folk-rock harmonies. The Denver-based modern Americana band - made up of Sarah, Paul (both formerly of Paper Bird), Blake, Mike, and Tate - invited PBS12 to their album release party at Globe Hall to capture the highlights of their new album, All Out of Angels.
Humanize: Newcomers "Sarah Kurz, Abe Laydon, Joe Barela"
Sunday, October 13 at 7:00 pm on 12.1
Profiles of newcomers to Colorado and community members working to welcome them.
Aging Matters: Unhoused
Sunday, October 13 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Homelessness is on the rise in Nashville, Tenn. Between 2022 and 2023, there's been an 11% increase among those experiencing homelessness. Many of these individuals are over the age of 50, and they are experiencing health conditions decades earlier than their housed neighbors. At the heart of the problem is a lack of affordable housing, and low-income people are paying the price.
Nova "The Battle to Beat Malaria"
Sunday, October 13 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
Are scientists on the verge of a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, one of humanity’s oldest and most devastating plagues? Follow researchers as they develop and test a promising new vaccine on a quest to save millions of lives.
Rise of the Freemen
Sunday, October 13 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
How did a group of Montana farmers and ranchers turn into a seething anti-government movement, intent on overthrowing the status quo and starting their own country? "Rise of the Freemen" explores the anger, desperation, and ideology of the Montana Freemen.
Rick Steves' Europe "Ethiopia: A Development Story"
Monday, October 14 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Venturing beyond Europe, Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty – and how to beat it. Together, we witness the importance of water, education, empowering women, and nutrition during a child's first thousand days. And we see firsthand the impact of globalization and climate change.
DayTripper "Menard"
Monday, October 14 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
Chet visits the ruins of an abandoned Spanish Fort and the US's Fort McKavett to learn about the battle for the frontier. He swims in the San Saba River and fuels up at a local bakery run by three teenage sisters.
Spatchcock Funk "100 Proof People"
Monday, October 14 at 8:30 pm on 12.1
A great way to connect with friends is over a shared interest, and Spatchcock Funk uses their love of bourbon to provide cocktails and food to the bourbon club we're a part of, 100 Proof People.
Larry King: Beyond The Mic
Monday, October 14 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
Larry King had two remarkable personal relationships – with his best friend from childhood and with a son he never knew he had. For the first time, King’s closest friend, negotiator Herb Cohen, and King’s son, Larry Jr., share an intimate look at the life of one of America’s best-known interviewers.
Rudolfo Anaya: The Magic of Words
Monday, October 14 at 9:30 pm on 12.1
Rudolfo Anaya was the first Hispanic American writer to achieve major publishing success with his landmark novel, Bless Me, Ultima, in print since 1972. This program profiles Anaya's lifelong determination to persevere – through poverty, catastrophic injury and an almost insurmountable artistic struggle to publish – and in the end, succeed.
Rick Steves Art Prehistoric and Ancient
Monday, October 14 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born and with it, so was art. In the hour-long special RICK STEVES ART PREHISTORIC AND ANCIENT, Rick invites viewers to marvel at prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. See how the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art by creating a world of magical goddesses, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.
Wild Rivers with Tillie "Glen Canyon - Resurrection of a World Wonder"
Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Before it was flooded in 1963 with the construction of the dam, Glen Canyon had one of the highest concentrations of archaeological sites and was said to be more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. Now, prolonged drought and low water levels on Lake Powel are reviving this treasure from its watery grave. Come see what happens as a canyon and river return after a half century underwater.
POV "Fauna"
Tuesday, October 15 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
An old shepherd and his flock live alongside a high-tech laboratory for animal experimentation. Two worlds that are two sides of the same coin. While the shepherd, afflicted with a bone disease, witnesses his profession disappearing, scientists are busier than ever researching the COVID vaccine. Fauna explores the relationship between humans, animals and science in post-pandemic times.
FILMS BYKIDS "Beekeeper"
Tuesday, October 15 at 9:30 pm on 12.1
Kentucky teen Keith Griffith III began beekeeping when both of his parents were incarcerated as a way to cope with stress. Now, Keith runs a honey business and is a mental health and environmental advocate. Keith shines a light on the ways in which bees have taught him about cooperation, community, and emotional well-being.
Underdogs
Tuesday, October 15 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
Underdogs, follows the journey of homeless dogs as they are transformed into adoptable animals through prisoners' training efforts. Minimum-security prisoners care for and train homeless dogs with behavioral issues that made the dogs, until now, unadoptable. Iinmates and dogs alike are changed through positive reinforcement training, a method that uses clear and consistent communication.
In A Whole New Way
Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30 pm on 12.1
Equipped with a new form of artistic expression that has let them see themselves in a whole new way, some ensnared in the nation's dominant criminal justice sanction set out to blaze a whole new way to reform—only to find themselves transformed by the journey. Their story peels back the veil on probation—the US justice system innovation that would eventually spread through most of the world.
Sisi: Austrian Empress "Episode 3"
Wednesday, October 16 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
When Sisi's family leaves, she collapses. On their honeymoon, the imperial couple is slowly getting closer, and it is Sisi who helps Franz to appease the rebellious Hungarians.
Moonflower Murders On Masterpiece "Episode 4"
Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
Susan meets with Alan’s ex-partner and learns about the relationship between Alan and Frank. In the Conway novel, Algernon discovers that Leonard and Samantha are concealing a secret from him.
Nina "The Final Test"
Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
It's Nina's last day of training and she fears the worst from Proust. Among new difficult cases and drama, it’s verdict time for the young nurse.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love "Newport, Rhode Island"
Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Samantha kicks off her visit at the beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse. In Newport, history is found in every plot of ground. She learns about the hidden history of God's Little Acre, a Colonial-era cemetery whose gravestones tell the story of the African American experience in Rhode Island. The famous Cliff Walk reveals spectacular views of windswept Atlantic and Gilded Age mansions. She tours Marble House, the "cottage" owned by Alva Vanderbilt, a champion of the American suffragette movement. Then its out on the water so Samantha can try her hand at harvesting clams.
Citizen Nation "Chasing Victory"
Thursday, October 17 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
Teenage contestants from across the United States embark on a year-long civics competition. Wyoming’s teams embody the state’s spirit. Immigrant students in Las Vegas rally for competition. Richmond, Va., has the team to beat.
Frontline "The Vp Choice: Vance Vs. Walz"
Thursday, October 17 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influences and ideas they would bring to the White House.
Young Vote
Thursday, October 17 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
This documentary follows a diverse group of students and activists during the 2020 election to understand young people's perceptions of voting and civic engagement.