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New York on the Clock: Donna Siafakas, Peter Pan Bakery
Donna and her husband run Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop in Greenpoint. A favorite stop for both neighborhood regulars and out-of-town visitors, Peter Pan features hand-cut donuts and a few seasonal and special items, such as their donut ice cream sandwich.4 days ago
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MetroFocus: New Voices in Black Cinema
Watch out Spike Lee -- the young directors featured in the New Voices in Black Cinema festival bring tales of love, loss and hope back to Brooklyn, raising issues of police brutality, absentee fathers and fear of commitment.18 hours ago -
Ethnic Heritage: The Puerto Ricans
An exploration of a bicultural existence that is equally enriching and unsettling.2 weeks ago
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Celebrating the Stories of Our Community
WNET has partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to develop the Community Stories campaign, which highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of ordinary New Yorkers. Learn more on Inside Thirteen.
February 8th, 2012 - 11:46am
Nature: Racoon Nation – City Living
Nature explores how the raccoon’s intelligence, adaptability, and diet help them thrive in urban landscapes.
February 7th, 2012 - 10:57am
Nature: Racoon Nation Preview
‘Racoon Nation’ investigates whether human beings’ efforts to outwit raccoons are actually making the animals smarter. Airs Feb. 8 on THIRTEEN.
February 2nd, 2012 - 4:15pm
Independent Lens: Q&A with Filmmaker Sharon La Cruise
Independent Lens caught up with filmmaker Sharon La Cruise to talk about how she got involved with Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock. The film kicks off Independent Lens’ Black History Month programming, and premieres on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 11 p.m. on THIRTEEN. Read the full interview on Inside Thirteen.
February 2nd, 2012 - 2:15pm
Independent Lens: A Civil Rights Hero Who Put Her Life on the Line
A look at the life of Daisy Bates: a complex, unconventional, and largely forgotten heroine of the civil rights movement who led the charge to desegregate the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.
January 31st, 2012 - 3:11pm
THIRTEEN Celebrates Black History Month
THIRTEEN celebrates Black History Month this February with UMOJA!, celebrating the the rich history, heritage and contributions of African Americans. The annual UMOJA! festival begins on Sunday, February 5. View our list of programs on Inside Thirteen.
January 27th, 2012 - 11:19am
Watch Online: Nature – Fortress of the Bears
Alaska’s Admiralty Island is home to an estimated 1800 brown bears, the largest concentration of bears in the world. Enter a world shaped by bears, trees, and salmon, and the delicate balance of their interconnected lives.
January 26th, 2012 - 1:45pm
Nature: Inside the Fortress
Admiralty Island in Alaska hosts the largest concentration of brown bears in the world.
January 25th, 2012 - 4:01pm
New York on the Clock: Chef Ali El Sayed
Ali El Sayed is the owner and chef of Kabab Cafe in Astoria. Ali specializes in northern Egyptian cuisine, while his brother’s restaurant up the street represents the South.
January 24th, 2012 - 12:10pm
American Masters: Interview with Director Kenneth Bowser
Emmy Award nominated director Kenneth Bowser explains why he chose to make a documentary about Phil Ochs, why he seems to have been written out of the history of folk music, and the unique way that Ochs’ music marries activism and his personal life.
January 23rd, 2012 - 12:43pm
