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An intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s.

The story of how public libraries came to be free and open for all Americans—and remain so.

The syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond.

The coming-of-age story and rise of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy.

Father and son bond on an ambitious 350-mile bike ride in this portrait of familial love.

How the turbulent history of her architect father's iconic building reflects Brazil's own struggles.

A filmmaker returns to her hometown on the U.S.-Mexico border to reflect on growing up fronterizo.

How a small hunger strike against solitary confinement turned into a massive statewide protest.

A champion grass dancer returns home after 13 years to reconnect with his Indigenous culture.

The rise and fall of the NFT phenomenon that transformed the art world.

Three diverse spirits with longstanding Texas roots struggle with their place in the world.

Episode 1 of Dallas, 2019 shows workers navigating a city in crisis after a tornado.