September 28, 2023

Welcome to this edition of the Passport newsletter. This week, we feature Becoming Frida Kahlo, a three-part docuseries celebrating her life and contribution to the art world. Evolution Earth takes us to the far corners of the planet to discover how animals and vegetation adapt to our rapidly changing planet.

We look back in time through American Experience's program, The Harvest, exploring the small town of Leland, Mississippi, and the integration of its public schools in 1970. Told through the remembrances of students, teachers, and parents. Finally, we feature Acquitted from Walter Presents, a Norwegian series with a strong storyline and the prestige of being one of the biggest launches in its home country.

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

 

Now on to the shows

Becoming Frida Kahlo

Explore the life of celebrated artist Frida Kahlo in a three-part docuseries. See the major personal and political events of her life, including her stormy and devoted relationship with artist Diego Rivera, whom she married not once but twice. Binge now.

 

 

 

 

 

Evolution Earth

Traveling to the far corners of the world, we discover how animals adapt to our rapidly changing planet. We witness nature's remarkable resilience as our perception of evolution and its potential is forever transformed.
Binge now.

 

 

 

 

 

The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools

Explore what happened when the small Mississippi town of Leland integrated its public schools in 1970. Told through the remembrances of students, teachers and parents, the film shows how the town - and America - were transformed. Watch now.

 

 

 

 

 

Acquitted from Walter Presents

Acquitted achieved the biggest launch ever in Norway when it premiered in 2015. The series follows Aksel Borgen, who returns to his hometown 20 years after being acquitted of the murder of his girlfriend. From Walter Presents, in Norwegian with English subtitles. Binge now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mark Your Calendar

World on Fire, Season 2

World on Fire, starring Jonah Hauer King, Lesley Manville, and an ensemble cast, is an adrenalized, emotionally gripping, and resonant World War II drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in multiple countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives.  Catch up on Season 1 now. Season 2 premieres October 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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