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Dinosaur Echo – The Dinosaur Echo is a documentary about the renaissance of paleontology in Canada today and what dinosaurs can teach us about climate change. The film introduces us to a new generation of paleontologists who are making extraordinary dinosaur discoveries in Alberta and British Columbia in Canada.

airs 1/28 at 4:30 a.m.

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Waking up to Wildfires  – Following the 2017 Northern California wildfires, researchers at the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center study the short and long-term effects of fire-related exposures on physical and mental health. The program also explores the ongoing experiences of first responders, fire survivors, and mental health professionals still dealing with the aftermath of the disaster

airs 1/28 at 3 a.m.

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Project Shattered Silence – presents a candid, in-depth look at the remarkable real-life experiences of 46 high-schoolers from the Tampa Bay area. In this insightful and uplifting stage production, the teens bare their souls, and share their intriguing, heart-wrenching stories of struggle and survival, rejection and acceptance, and ultimately, unwavering hope. With startling honesty and courage, the teenagers delve into harrowing experiences as varied as abuse, homelessness, the suicide of a parent, mental illness, self-harm, and bullying. Cameras document the process from start to finish, following the “Project: Shattered Silence” cast and their inspiring artistic director and creator, Jared O’Roark, on their 10-month journey. The rare, behind the- scenes access captures the evolution of the production over time and also reveals the amazing personal breakthroughs and transformations that take place along the way.

airs 1/27 at 2 a.m.

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2019 Little League Challenger Exhibition Game  – is designed for Physically and Mentally Challenged players (girls and boys) from 4 to 22 years of age. The program was established in 1989 to make the game of baseball accessible and fun for boys and girls with physical and mental challenges.  The success has grown the program to more than 30,000 participants over 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.

airs 1/26 at 11 a.m.

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My Voice:  One Man’s Journey to Overcome The Silence  – A young autistic man fights to help others who, like him, were born without the ability to communicate. Watch the inspiring true story of Matt Hayes as he navigates life and finds his place in the world as a defender of human rights for non-communicative autistic people.

airs 1/26 at midnight

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POV #3109 “Still Tomorrow” – A village woman without a high school diploma has become China’s most famous poet. Meet the breakout writer Yu Xihua, a woman with cerebral palsy, poignantly weaving her personal story with that of an ascendant, urbanizing China.

airs 1/26 at 11 p.m.

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POV #3009 “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.

airs 1/26 at 10 p.m.

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Craft in America #1102 “Identity” – Artists explore issues of gender, race, culture and place, offering true expressions of their experiences in this world. Featuring potter Diego Romero, photographer Cara Romero, furniture maker Wendy Maruyama and sculptor Cristina Cordova.

airs 1/25 at 5 p.m.

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Men Caring  – Men Caring tells the story of three men who are the primary caregivers for adults with disabilities. In a field traditionally held by women, these compassionate men tell personal stories of how they were inspired to become caregivers for this special population. Through interviews, verite scenes, home movies, and family photos, viewers meet the caregivers and receivers and see the rewards of their unique relationships. Their stories shed light on the nationwide crisis of support for adults with disabilities and the profound benefits of the one-on-one relationships formed between these men and the people they care for.

airs 1/25 at 4:30 p.m.

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