There are few people in the world like Sunni Patterson, the visionary poet, singer, and activist. A voice for those who struggle daily, Patterson offers hope and calls for change. The power in her words lies not only in their meaning, but in their delivery. Read more about Patterson and watch her read her work.
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art currently has an exhibit of the original artwork from the graphic novel co-created and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. Co-curators Ellen S. Abramowitz and Peter Sanderson guide you through the show, for SundayArts. Watch now.
Nature filmmaker Allison Argo responds to the government’s recent State of the Birds report, which warns that one-third of U.S. bird species are in trouble. Argo’s film, Crash: A Tale of Two Species, sounded the alarm over a year ago. Read what she has to say, or watch the full episode now.
In our over 45 years on-air, Thirteen’s thought-provoking programs have stoked debate (and sometimes fury), but they are always about ideas and free speech, and challenging viewers to consider new perspectives. Read more…
Bill Moyers sits down with socialist historian Mike Davis for his critique of the government’s response to the economic crisis and how he thinks it compares to Roosevelt’s New Deal. Watch now. (originally aired: March 20, 2009)
Following two recent attacks by Irish Republican Army (IRA) splinter groups, Northern Ireland is on edge, fearing a return to violence. Worldfocus’ weekly radio show on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 pm will explore the situation in Northern Ireland, with a panel of experts. Ask your question now and tune in.
Nina Paley’s critically-acclaimed film, Sita Sings the Blues (watch it online) recently plunged her into the tangled web of copyright law. Her travails in getting the film out to the world inspired her next project, a series of short films about copyright law. Watch an interview and hear her copyright song.
As part of our month-long focus on women’s history, Thirteen/WNET is airing programs that take a look at lives of extraordinary women, from the very famous to the unsung pioneers in their fields. Some can be viewed online as well.
The City Concealed visits Weeksville, a part of Bed-Stuy that, in the 1800s, was part a thriving community of free African Americans for decades. When the large apartment complexes came in and the neighborhood changed, only 3 houses from the era remained. Watch now.
The title for this 1975 video, containing an interview conducted by Studs Terkel, is “Texas Maverick”. Farenthold, a Texas lawyer and legislator, was the first woman to be seriously considered as a VP candidate, in 1972. Though she didn’t win, she’s been an outspoken critic of government on the local and national level for decades. See vintage video and read a recent interview.
