As brain scanning techniques advance, their influence in criminal cases is becoming critically important. An innovative two-part series, Brains on Trial with Alan Alda, airing Wednesday, September 11 and 18, 2013, 10-11 p.m. on PBS
The next edition of the award-winning program MetroFocus will premiere in the New York metro area Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, August 1 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.
PBS has officially announced the broadcast premiere of the new documentary all about EGOT - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards - recipient Marvin Hamlisch with the newly announced American Masters 2013 final entry MARVIN HAMLISCH: THE WAY HE WAS.
With exclusive access to Hamlisch's personal archival treasure trove and complete cooperation from his family, Marvin Hamlisch: The Way He Was (w.t.), premiering nationally Friday, December 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS
The next edition of the award-winning program MetroFocus premiering in the New York metro area Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and today, July 25 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.
The next edition of the award-winning program MetroFocus premiering in the New York metro area Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, July 25 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.
This new documentary traces the incredible life of the single most important female athlete of the 20th century as her 70th birthday nears.
The next edition MetroFocus reports on dunes versus ocean views in New Jersey, and what needs to happen in New York City and beyond to prepare for future storms.
The next edition of the MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area tonight, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, July 11 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.
The next edition of the MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, July 11 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will present Body & Soul: New International Ceramics, an exhibition featuring the work of 24 international ceramic artists addressing critical social and political issues through figurative sculpture. By way of clay, the figure becomes a catalyst for exploring the impact of contemporary pressures confronting societies today. Body & Soul will offer visitors a rare opportunity to experience a diverse range of ceramic artistry and expression. The exhibition will be on view at MAD September 24, 2013 – March 2, 2014.
The next edition of MetroFocus, premiering tonight, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21, Thursday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV, reports on the race for mayor in New York City.
PBS today announced it will launch PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND, an addition to its influential and trusted lineup of news and public affairs shows and an extension of one of America's most iconic news broadcasts.
As the Museum of Arts and Design approaches its five-year anniversary at its Columbus Circle location, the museum is preparing to celebrate this milestone with a diverse roster of exhibitions and programs that emphasize its focus on materials, process, and contemporary creation. Featured exhibitions in 2013 include Fashion Jewelry: The Collection of Barbara Berger, Body & Soul: New International Ceramics, and Out of Hand: Materializing the Postdigital. A further highlight of the year is MAD's annual curated contemporary jewelry exhibition and saleLOOT 2013: MAD About Jewelry.
The next edition of MetroFocus, premiering on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, May 2 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and 10:30 p.m. on NJTV, reports from New Jersey and New York on what's ahead for the region six months after Sandy.
MetroFocustakes a closer look at different approaches to saving failing schools. The New York Times' Liz Robbins and video journalist Emma Cott report from what was Adlai E. Stevenson High School in the Bronx, now called Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus and housing nine separate small schools within the one building. MetroFocusairs Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21; Thursday, April 4 at 10:30p.m. on THIRTEEN; and Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV. After broadcast, the program will be available to national audiences on metrofocus.org with integrated online stories and additional reporting.
Philip Roth: Unmasked had its world theatrical premiere March 13-19 for one week only at Film Forum in New York City and premieres nationally tonight, March 29 at 9 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Roth's 80th birthday.
It has been four months since Superstorm Sandy struck the New York area. This edition of MetroFocus takes a look at three regions affected by the storm that are still struggling to cope with the devastation. In Hoboken, NJ Today's David Cruz reports on the city's efforts to find new ways to prevent potential flooding from future storms. In Manhattan, two students from Columbia's University's School of Journalism return to the South Street Seaport where they first met the owners of the Paris Cafe after the storm. The restaurant still remains closed and many of the businesses are still boarded up. On Long Island, Jim Paymar, host of the Long Island Business Report, speaks with Randi Dresner, President and CEO of Island Harvest, about the non-profit food bank and its effort to feed hundreds of thousands of people after Sandy. MetroFocusairs Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21; Thursday, February 28 at 8:30p.m. on THIRTEEN; and Tuesday, March 5 at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV. After broadcast, the program will be available to national audiences on metrofocus.org with integrated online stories and additional reporting.
American Masters opens its 27th season with the story of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915-October 9, 1973).
American Masters opens its 27th season with the story of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915-October 9, 1973).
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