Ken Burns’ New Documentary Series The American Revolution Premieres November 16 on PBS

A powerful new documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt is set to premiere ...

Raoul Peck’s ‘Orwell: 2+2=5’, ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Lead Nominees For Critics Choice Documentary Awards

Orwell: 2+2=5 and The Perfect Neighbor top the list of nominees for the 2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards.
The Forward

On Paramount+, Apple TV, HBO and more, Oct. 7 emerges as a cinematic subgenre

(JTA) — Two years after the Hamas attacks on Israel, the tragedy of Oct. 7 has become its own cinematic sub-genre. Filmmakers have rushed to bear witness, survivors have taken up cameras, and ...
PBS

October 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

PBS News Hour is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and ...
Wall Street Journal

‘Maigret’ Review: PBS’s Suave Take on Simenon’s Sleuth

Sometimes you look at the hero in one of these British murder-thriller series and think, “Didn’t anyone ever suggest that, rather than the gnarly work of law enforcement, you pursue a career in ...
Variety

Jane Goodall, Iconic Chimpanzee Expert Who Was Subject of Dozens of Films, Dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees whose work was captured in more than 40 documentaries, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. She was 91. The Jane Goodall institute issued a statement ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Reading Rainbow’ Returns: Classic PBS Show Rebooted 20 Years After Final Episode

The revival will live as a digital series through Sony's Kidzuko platform, with creator Mychal Threets serving as host. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor During what has been an otherwise difficult year ...
New York Sun

PBS Documentary ‘Hard Hat Riot’ Highlights a Little-Known 1970 Event With Major Political Implications

Many people remember, have studied, or have heard of the major events that occurred during the early days of May 1970, such as the Kent State killings and President Nixon’s impromptu dialogue with ...
Detroit Free Press

'Reading Rainbow' set for return with new host. How to watch the beloved children's show

A beloved PBS kids' classic will make a comeback this fall after nearly 20 years, as "Reading Rainbow" returns to your screens with a new host. The popular children's series, once PBS's most-watched ...
The Stranger

Cascade PBS Newsroom Axing Preventable, Union Says

When Cascade PBS laid off 16 positions, including its entire news staff, on Monday, the company line was familiar: Federal budget cuts tied their hands. Heads had to roll, and Donald Trump was holding ...
Seattle Times

Cascade PBS’ closure of Crosscut doesn’t have to be the end

Crosscut lasted nearly two decades before its sudden end by the decision of its owner, Cascade PBS. Some have suggested that the loss of the local journalism staff is a nail in the coffin for ...