This September, in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Thirteen/WNET CANTOS LATINOS airs Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 28. The annual on-air festival offers an in-depth look at Latino cultures and identities.

Independent Lens’ fall schedule starts October 25th. Days/times for the new docs should be double-checked with the Thirteen schedule, but here’s the overview: Schedule. Too many highlights to list here!

All May, Thirteen is broadcasting special Asian programming for Asian Pacific Heritage month, telling stories from the entire Pacific Rim, from east to west, the islands of Fiji to expatriates in the U.S., stories from as far as India to as near as New York. See listings:

The short films featured on Reel 13 this week all contend with human longing. A son comforts his dying mother, sweethearts struggle for a deeper connection, and a loner seeks companionship. Vote for your favorite.