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South Florida PBS Presents

South Florida PBS Presents

One cannot know where one is going without first knowing where one came from. South Florida is both famous and infamous for its cultural diversity and sometimes controversial, history. South Florida PBS brings you the people and places that have turned a once small tropical paradise into a thriving metropolis.

South Florida PBS Presents is a local public television program presented by WPBT

Beethoven’s 9th "Ode to Joy"

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Experience the power, emotion, and triumph of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. (1h 26m 37s)

La Claridad

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Palm Beach is home to some of the most stunning architecture in the country. (55m 19s)

Seminole Pathways

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Uncover the rich history of Florida’s indigenous peoples. (26m 37s)

Miami's Pet Crisis: Overcrowded Shelters and How You Can Help

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Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life but brings joy to new families. (9m 22s)

How Barky Pines Animal Rescue in Loxahatchee is Saving Lives!

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Go behind the scenes with Barky Pines Animal Rescue. (5m 17s)

The Forgotten History of Miami’s First Black Police Officers

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Beyond Overtown’s vibrant street art and cultural spots lies an overlooked piece of Miami history. (10m 26s)

A Black Family’s Journey with Autism

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Meet Maria Davis-Pierre and her neurodiverse family. (7m 40s)

Perfect House, Magic City

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A documentary portrait of architect Alfred Browning Parker. (56m 46s)

We're All Plastic People Now

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Investigation into the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. (56m 50s)

Meet 101-Year-Old Doctor Gladys Lopez

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An avid reader, traveler and doctor, Gladys Lopez has lived many lives in many places. (4m 37s)

Meet 101-Year-Old Miamian Mercedes Garcia

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Mercedes Garcia’s resilient story is like that of so many Miamians. (4m 20s)

Finding Your Voice with Art Prevails Project

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Art Prevails Project based in South Florida, offers creative outlets for the community. (5m 9s)

Celebrating Diverse Children’s Books at Rohi’s Readery

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Rohi’s Readery is a children’s bookstore in West Palm Beach. (4m 22s)

The Florida Keys: 200 Years of Paradise

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Journey through the history of the Keys and meet the people who live there. (56m 46s)

The Grand Lady

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The Historic Hollywood Beach Resort, also known as the "Grand Lady," has a famous and stor (26m 29s)

Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) is Making Waves

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Meet four black female marine scientists that are making waves in shark science. (8m 40s)

Exploring One of the Largest LGBTQ+ Archives and Libraries

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We profile Stonewall National Museum and Archives, one of the largest of it's kind. (8m 51s)

Fauci: The Virus Hunter

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Explore Dr. Anthony Fauci's unique legacy in infectious diseases research. (56m 26s)

Taste the Florida Keys

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Michelle Bernstein tours the Florida Keys in search of local specialties, recipes and more (56m 46s)

Send Me

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The story of American men and women serving in our wars in the Middle East. (24m 46s)

Panama Canal: Prized Possession

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Explore the history of the transfer of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama. (57m 23s)

Art Basel: A Portrait

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Basel, Switzerland plays host to the largest and most influential art fair in the world. (26m 58s)

PARKLAND: THE WAY FORWARD

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Experts discuss solutions addressing mental health, gun policy, and school safety. (56m 52s)

U.S. - Cuba Relations: A Community Perspective

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WPBT presents a group dialogue on the the best course of action for Cuba and its people. (26m 46s)

Ivy League Rumba

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Experience the explosion of the Latino influence on mainstream American music and culture. (57m 23s)

Red Dot on the Ocean: The Story of Matt Rutherford

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Matt Rutherford risked it all in an attempt to sail alone around the Americas. (56m 50s)

Mysteries of the Coral Canyon

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Mysteries of the Coral Canyon tells the story of how sharks and coral reefs are connected. (55m 1s)

Everyone Has A Place

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Everyone Has A Place is a short musical documentary featuring jazz, gospel and vocals. (26m 55s)

Panama Canal: Post-Panamax

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Explore the future of the Panama Canal as it nears completion on a new set of locks. (56m 47s)

South Florida's Rising Seas Impact

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An FIU student doc on South Florida's environmental challenges related to rising sea level (26m 30s)

Salsa! The Dance Sensation

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Salsa! The Dance Sensation, narrated by Willy Chirino, explores the world of Salsa dance. (26m 43s)

A Wing and A Prayer

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Story of WWII aviators who raced against the clock in 1948 to prevent a second Holocaust (56m 43s)

A Friend of Presidents - Senator George A. Smathers

WPBT2's new documentary explores the political life of George A. Smathers. (26m 46s)

Buen Provecho

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The program looks at Florida's Spanish roots through its locales and cuisine. (56m 47s)

Flagler's Train - The Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad

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Flagler's Train chronicles the imagination and achievements of Henry Flagler. (56m 38s)

Miami: Reflections on the River

Miami: Reflections on the River explores the history of the Miami River. (27m 7s)

The Story of Florida State Parks (Part 3)

The Story of Florida's State Parks, Part 3 covers the modern era from 1970 to the present. (26m 45s)

The Story of Florida State Parks (Part 1)

Florida Women's clubs and FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps build the first state parks. (26m 45s)

South Florida War Stories

South Florida war veterans recount their harrowing experiences in battle. (26m 41s)

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