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April 14, 2022
If you missed the broadcast premiere of Ben Franklin, now is the time to catch up in Passport. In typical Ken Burns fashion, this documentary goes far beyond what you learned in elementary school, leaving no stone unturned in this historical look back at one of our most prominent founding fathers. I am also enjoying Luna & Sophia; as I write this, I am only one episode in and am looking forward to binging both seasons! This police drama is well written and, so far, a little lighter than some of the series presented under the Walter's Choice banner.
Perhaps you've already watched the two series recommended above. If that's the case, I encourage you to make time for the American Diplomat and Sacred Journeys. Both series are insightful and give perspective to our history and faith.
Now onto the shows!
- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer
Now on to the shows
Benjamin Franklin | A Film by Ken Burns
Ken Burns’ two-part, four-hour documentary, "Benjamin Franklin," explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States. Watch Now.
Luna & Sophie | From Walter Presents
Luna Kunath and Sophie Pohlmann are best friends and polar opposites. They're also partners, working together to solve crimes in Potsdam, Berlin's picturesque little sister, on a team led by boss Bernhard Henschel alongside Officers David Grünbaum and Christoph Westermann, medical examiner Werner Vince and forensics expert Thomas Brandner. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles. Binge Now.
American Experience: The American Diplomat
The American Diplomat explores the lives and legacies of three African-American ambassadors — Edward R. Dudley, Terence Todman, and Carl Rowan — who pushed past historical and institutional racial barriers to reach high-ranking appointments in the Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy administrations. At the height of the civil rights movement in the United States, they were asked to represent the best of American ideals abroad while facing discrimination at home. Watch Now.
Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler
Join best-selling author/adventurer Bruce Feiler on an epic journey as he travels with contemporary pilgrims on six historic pilgrimages around the world and explores how these sacred landscapes and revitalized routes are reshaping faith. Binge Now.
Mark Your Calendar
Ridley Road
Summer 1962: London is swinging with new music, hip fashions, and an irresistible, hedonistic spirit. It's also seething with antisemitic violence incited by homegrown neo-Nazis. Inspired by actual events and based on Jo Bloom's acclaimed novel, MASTERPIECE presents a riveting four-part drama set in this colorful but tumultuous time on Ridley Road. Premieres May 1, Watch the preview.
April 28, 2022
I've received so many wonderful comments from you about the programming offered in Passport. While Drama is the most popular genre, several of you have asked for comedy. The excellent news is PBS is working to secure more Drama for the library, and we have let them know that our members would like comedy as well. My colleagues and I will continue looking for programs from other providers to complement the current offering.
Now onto the shows!
- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer
Now on to the shows
Annika
Annika stars Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, Last Tango in Halifax) as DI Annika Strandhed, the dry-witted, speedboat-driving head of Glasgow's newly-formed Marine Homicide Unit, who juggles baffling cases and a rebellious teenage daughter. Binge Now.
The Trick
This conspiracy thriller and cautionary tale tell the story of the 2009 Climategate scandal when the media storm undermined confidence in the science of climate change. Professor Phil Jones and his team at the University of East Anglia find themselves in the middle of a major investigation, with their 30 years of research work being questioned in the first 'fake news' attack. Watch Now.
Reel South: Little Satchmo
Enjoy the new season or Reel South, a series celebrating the people, culture, landscape, and history of the South that both captivate and bewilder. The season premiere opens with the story of iconic Louis Armstrong's life and legacy through his relationship with the daughter that the public never knew existed. Watch Now.
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
Join Martin Yan on a journey of cultural discovery through this stunning gem in Southeast Asia. The 13-part series presents a wide variety of dishes from this tri-cultural landscape and highlights diverse cultural and historical elements. Binge Now.
Mark Your Calendar
The Hunter Seasons 1 & 2
Italy and the mafia were at war in the early 1990s. Saverio Barone, a determined young prosecutor, steps in to fight for the innocents caught up in the carnage. Based on a true story. From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles. Series premiere May 12. Watch the preview.
