NHPTV Connections There Is No Single Truth In War The Vietnam War THE VIETNAM WAR is a 10-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. A 360-degree narrative, the series tells the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. THE VIETNAM WAR features testimonies from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
September 17 - 21 & September 24 - 28 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Beyond the Divide
During the Vietnam era, the political and emotional divides between active duty soldiers and the burgeoning desire for peace at home in the United States, left families and communities fractured. While the politics and casualties are now a part of history, deep scars remain between those who served and those who fought a different war at home. BEYOND THE DIVIDE hopes to illuminate a path towards healing old wounds by portraying authentic peace-building strategies.
Thursday, September 7 • 8 PM on NHTPV PRIME
All Gave Some: An Oral History of the Vietnam War
A team of students and staff from the Timberlane Regional High School and the Kimball Library in Atkinson, New Hampshire have gathered the stories of local residents during the Vietnam War. From the draft to their return home, this local documentary tells a rich and varied story of life in wartime.
Thursday, September 14 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
September 2017 Paying Tribute This September, PBS and New Hampshire Public Television will pay tribute to those who were affected by the Vietnam War. Taking center stage is Ken Burns' and Lynn Novick’s newest documentary series, THE VIETNAM WAR. This epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive and controversial events in American history is visceral and immersive. The series explores the human dimensions of the war through testimonies from all sides. Prior to the premiere on Sept. 17th, NHPTV, in partnership with the NH Humanities Council and community partners across the state, will host a series of screenings and facilitated discussions. We're delighted to be producing this series of community conversations with many of the state's vibrant cultural art and historical venues. I hope that you and your neighbors will come out to one of these special screenings and engage in this important discussion. To find a screening near you go to nhptv.org/vietnam. Thank you for your support. Peter Frid, NHPTV President & CEO
Windows to the Wild
This September, WINDOWS TO THE WILD salutes our veterans with two encore shows. On Flags of the 48: every 9/11, groups of hikers climb NH's 4,000-foot mountains to place a flag on each of the 48 summits as a tribute to those who lost their lives. Then stay tuned for Walking Off the War, as Willem Lange hikes along the Appalachian Trail at Smarts Mountain near Lyme and meets up with Warrior Hikers as they trek NH's section of the AT. The veterans talk about why they're hiking as a way of transitioning from military to civilian life. Wednesday, September 6 & 20 • 7:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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NHPTV Is On-Air • Online • In the Classroom • In Your Community Our Hometown Salute
Binge-worthy Marathons
Wolfeboro • Stratham • Colebrook • Peterborough
Secrets of the Six Wives
From a town that springs up on the ice, to a world class Irish step dancer, to a bike mechanic who decides to take a chance on a town, to a hair raising tale of escaping a fire - New Hampshire Public Television is celebrating all four episodes of OUR HOMETOWN featuring programs from Wolfeboro, Stratham, Colebrook and Peterborough.
Saturday, September 23 starting at 7 PM on NHPTV PRIME
"I believe that every town in the Granite State has great stories to share. And to collect these stories is to preserve our New Hampshire culture," says New Hampshire author and OUR HOMETOWN host, Rebecca Rule.
"Folks come out in droves to tell us dramatic, funny, nostalgic and inspirational stories," says Rule. "Each one told so simply, yet captivating." The OUR HOMETOWN project is a community-wide effort that engages residents and businesses in telling their town's stories.
Fridays, September 8 - 29 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Travel with historian Lucy Worsley back to the Tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives, each of whom found a method of exerting influence.
Vicious
Following a rich tradition of British sitcoms known for their broad, boisterous humor, VICIOUS tells the story of partners Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi), who have lived together in a small central London flat for nearly 50 years. Constantly picking each other apart and holding on to petty slights, Freddie and Stuart are always at each other’s throats, cracking snide remarks aimed at the other’s age, appearance and flaws. However, underneath their vicious, co-dependent fighting, they have a deep love for one another.
Saturday, September 30 starting at 6:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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Program Top Picks Richard Linklater: American Masters
Earth's Natural Wonders
Friday, September 1 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Wednesday, September 6 & 13 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Take an unconventional look at the fiercely independent filmmaking style that emerged out of Austin, Texas in the late 1980s-90s, sparked by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker of “Boyhood,” “Slacker” and “Dazed and Confused.” Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor, Richard Linklater is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, this is one documentary you won't want to miss.
Explore the most extraordinary places on the planet in this three-part series. Visit six continents to learn how these natural wonders evolved and hear rarely told stories about the challenges their inhabitants face. See wonders created by the grand and unpredictable power of water. Witness marvels created by the force that makes our planet unique—life itself.
Endeavour Season 4 on Masterpiece
Tyrus Wong: American Masters
Sunday, September 3 & 10 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Friday, September 8 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Hold on to your hat! The final 2 episodes of Endeavour Season 4 on Masterpiece wrap up this month. Endeavour must confront his own ghosts as he discovers a chilling secret. And the extraordinary discovery of a 2,000-year-old body leads an investigation to the eerie village of Bramford.
POV: The Grown-Ups
In a school for individuals with Down Syndrome, four middle-aged friends yearn for a life of greater autonomy in a society that marginalizes them as disabled. Get a humorous and at times tragic look at the limbo of conscious adults. With both humor and heartbreak, the film illuminates legal, financial and societal restrictions that diminish the freedoms of Chile's developmentally disabled population.
Monday, September 4 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Discover the art, life and enduring impact of Tyrus Wong, the renowned ChineseAmerican painter behind “Bambi” and “Rebel Without a Cause,” who once exhibited with Picasso and Matisse. People worldwide have seen Courtesy of the Tyrus Wong Family the Disney animated classic Bambi and been deeply moved by it, but few can tell you the name of the artist behind the film. Even fewer are aware of this pioneering artist’s impact on American art and popular culture.
Mekong River with Sue Perkins
The Mekong is south east Asia's greatest river; the Mother of Water that brings life to millions of people from the paddy fields of Vietnam to the mountains of the Tibetan Plateau. Join Sue Perkins as she goes on an extraordinary journey spanning nearly 3,000 miles to explore lives and landscapes on the point of enormous change.
Saturdays, September 17 - October 8 • 7 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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