Beyond Utopia
Premiered January 09, 2024
Madeleine Gavin
The gripping story of families who risk everything escaping North Korea.
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Three Chaplains
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Three Muslim chaplains aim to make change in one of America’s most powerful institutions—the military.
A Town Called Victoria | Episode 1
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A Texas town is thrown into the national spotlight when a local mosque erupts in flames.
A Town Called Victoria | Episode 2
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The town of Victoria’s support for the Muslim community wanes as rebuilding efforts stall.
A Town Called Victoria | Episode 3
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As the trial unfolds, the people of Victoria, Texas, grapple with shocking revelations.
El Equipo
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An unlikely collaboration changes the course of forensic science and international human rights.
Sansón and Me
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The life story of a young man in prison, depicted through dramatic reenactments.
Home From School: The Children Of Carlisle
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130 years after Native American boys died at an Indian boarding school, their tribe tries to bring them home.
Breaking Silence
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A deaf father and his hearing daughter explore how imprisonment has shaped their relationship and advocacy.
Sam Now
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What happens when a boy helps his half brother search for his missing mother?
Cured
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Homosexuality was a mental illness to be “cured” until LGBTQ activists fought the Establishment—and won.
Matter of Mind: My ALS
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Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
Children of Las Brisas
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In Venezuela, the power of music is put to the test for El Sistema youth orchestra.
Outta the Muck
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The people of Pahokee rise “outta the muck” to celebrate family history and big-time football.
Hazing
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Hazing explores how abusive rituals reflect our desire to belong—even if taken to sometimes deadly lengths.
Silent Beauty
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One woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse evolves into a family bonding over generational trauma.
Hidden Letters
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Modern women in China keep alive the tradition of Nüshu, a secret written language.
Storming Caesars Palace
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How Vegas activist Ruby Duncan's grassroots movement of moms fought for a universal basic income.
The Big Payback
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The passage of the first-ever tax-funded reparations bill for Black Americans stirs up a debate.
Owned: A Tale of Two Americas
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Exposé on how the American housing policy market has been manipulated for years in discriminatory ways.
Aware: Glimpses of Consciousness
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Brilliant researchers take you on a mind-blowing journey to investigate the mysteries of consciousness.
No Straight Lines
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Five queer comic book artists journey from the underground comix scene to mainstream acceptance.
Move Me
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A dancer paralyzed with a spinal cord injury tests the limits of her recovery while adapting to life with a disability.
TikTok, Boom.
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Explore the power and complexity of technology through the lens of TikTok and the Gen Z influencers who know it best.
Philly D.A. | Episode 1
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The new Philadelphia District Attorney uncovers a secret that shakes the police department.
Senior Prom
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For residents of an LGBTQ+ retirement home, “senior” prom takes on a whole new meaning.
Dolores
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A portrait of activist icon Dolores Huerta, who tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice.
When Claude Got Shot
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After being shot in the face by a teenager, can law student Claude find it in himself to forgive his attacker?
Our League
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A trans woman comes out to her old school Ohio bowling league, in a story about a person and a community in transition.
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What Happens to Your Family When You Escape North Korea, and Other Harrowing Tales from Beyond Utopia
“Stinky Lunch Kids Strike Back”: South Asians Redefine What American Food Can Mean
