On Chicago's South and West sides, the scourge of guns and gangs is destroying countless lives. Taking matters into their own hands, two men dedicate their lives educating, empowering and healing young Black men at high risk for being victims—or perpetrators—of deadly gun-violence.

Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who wer...

In this special documentary that inspired a two-season television series, scientists and other exper...

Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity...

Tito del Amo, a passionate 72-year-old researcher, takes the final step to unravel the enigma about ...

Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each wa...

A portrait of the diverse opinions of Chicagoans as they reflect on the general state of affairs in ...

The St. Valentine's Day massacre is the stuff of American legend, and the tale is familiar to nearly...

A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great p...

Chicago comics talk about the trials and tribulations of developing their acts in the Windy City.

An underdog basketball player from Chicago goes on a meteoric rise to become one of the best college...
American Experience looks at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President...

An examination of the 1998 MLB season and the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. The...

Defying the state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the...
WooLife chronicles Ronnie Woo's journey from an abusive childhood on the south side of Chicago to hi...
1964, Autumn in Chicago. This was my 4th film, shot while waiting to go to prison for refusing to se...

What made more money than the entire American movie industry through the 50s and 60s? Pinball. Speci...

Mike Veeck, son of MLB franchise owner Bill Veeck, blows up his father's career. Exiled from the gam...
In Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, the Vida/Sida Cacica Pageant brings together members of the...

Public Housing is Wiseman’s unflinching portrayal of life at the Ida B. Wells housing project in Chi...

"Hat Trick" takes you down to the ice and inside the locker room following the unforgettable Game 6 ...