Category Archives: Show Previews

Revisiting Freedom Summer

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jonna

50 summers ago, a historic effort to shatter the foundations of white supremacy in Mississippi changed everything. In the summer of 1964, over 700 student volunteers joined organizers and local African Americans in what was then the nation’s most segregated … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged American Experience, Documentary, History, public television, Schedule, Wisconsin Public Television

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Trading Bingo for the Theater

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Pete Schwaba, Host of Director's Cut

This week on Director’s Cut we’re talking some Homer. Before you Simpsons fans get too excited, I should clarify and say ‘Homer the Greek poet’ and the two filmmakers who celebrate his work in this week’s film “Penelope: A Theatrical … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged Anne Basting, Brad Lichtenstein, Director's Cut, Director's Cut Home, Directors Cut Presents, Penelope A Theatrical Odyssey

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PHOX and More Bands You Should Know

Posted on June 18, 2014 by David

In January 2013, 30 Minute Music Hour host/producer Andy Moore announced that PHOX, an emerging musical group with roots in Baraboo, would perform for our little half-hour music program. His memo to WPT staff read, “Our show has also featured … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged 30-Minute Music Hour, Fresh Cut Collective, Klassik, Kyle Henderson, Mama Digdown's Brass Band, NPR, NPR First Listen, PHOX

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Long-Distance Love on a Shoestring Budget

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Pete Schwaba, Host of Director's Cut

This week I talk to Michael Noens about his feature film “Two Days in February.” Noens wrote and directed this film about a break up between young lovers, and he acknowledges that this drama-romance is semi-autobiographical. Lead characters Val and … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged Director's Cut, Director's Cut Home, Directors Cut Presents, Michael Noens, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts, Two Days in February

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From the Season 5 Set of Downton Abbey

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Erik

Okay, I know we are months away from getting the chance to re-enter the world of Masterpiece: Downton Abbey when an all-new season arrives on Wisconsin Public Television. And, it might be cruel to remind us all that we have … Continue reading →