Tag Archives: Documentary

Behind the Scenes: Making Music TV

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Erik

Wisconsin Public Television makes a lot of television. And, since we commissioned our mobile production truck, a lot of that television has captured a wide range of musical performances in theaters across the state. From solo performers to full ensembles, … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Show Previews | Tagged Documentary, Film, films, Green Bay Holiday Pops!, Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, Making TV, Music, PBS, Production Truck, Program, public television, TV Production, video, Weidner Center, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT, youtube

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Online Exclusive: A Farm Winter With Jerry Apps

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Erik

“Winter is a season that demands respect. Insists on it. It is a season that refuses to be ignored. Winter is a season that never leaves us.” -Jerry Apps, A Farm Winter Last year, Jerry Apps grasped the hearts, minds … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Show Previews | Tagged A Farm Story, A Farm Winter, A Farm Winter With Jerry Apps, Agriculture, Apps, Author, Documentary, Farming, Film, films, Historian, History, Jerry Apps, PBS, Program, public television, Stories, The Quiet Season, Wi, Wis, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT, youtube

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Many Rivers to Cross

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Marcus

Watch The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross at 7 p.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 22 on Wisconsin Public Television. Five centuries of history and change covered in just six hours… better not miss an episode. It’s hard to believe so … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged African-American, Barack Obama, Documentary, Henry Louis Gates Jr, History, PBS, Program, public television, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Frontline, ESPN and “League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis”

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Erik

The producers of Frontline are used to reporting the news. But, their former partnership with ESPN on the documentary, “League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis” has been the focus of headlines across newspapers, TV and radio lately. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged Author, Concussion, Concussions, Dan Patrick Show, Documentary, ESPN, Football, Frontline, Here and Now, Investigation, James Andrew Miller, League of Denial: NFL's Concussion Crisis, Mike Webster, New York Times, NFL, PBS, Program, public television, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT, youtube

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Saving the Titanic

Posted on July 26, 2013 by David

For years, many of you have flipped to WPT Sunday nights to see some of the best dramas TV has to offer. Masterpiece is a powerhouse in its 8:00 time slot. And, it seems most of you are hungry for … Continue reading →