Sunday, May 18th TV listings for PBS (WKNO2) Memphis, TN
On Story On the Making of Sing Sing
Screenwriter and producer Clint Bentley and producer Monique Walton discuss the making of "Sing Sing," and how they developed a script inspired by a real life rehabilitation through the arts program.
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
The Open Mind Knowing the Nocturnal
Author Leigh Ann Henion talks about "Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark."
Where the Catholic Church is headed after Pope Francis; my family and World War II; Denmark says goodbye to letters.
Drug cartels gain influence in Ecuador; a school transforms the lives of impoverished children in Nigeria; forest dieback; turning plastic wrappers into practical items.
Asian Americans Good Americans
Although heralded as a model minority, bold ambition leads Asian Americans to national political office as a culture-quake simmers beneath the surface.
Pacific Heartbeat Loimata, The Sweetest Tears
The final years of Lilo Ema Siope, and the Siope family's return journey to their homeland of Samoa.
The Chavis Chronicles Dominique Calhoun -- 81st President National Bar Association
National Bar Association President Dominique Calhoun talks about the evolution of the Black experience.
Interviews and investigative reporting on the people and movements driving positive systemic change.
Ask This Old House Walkway Reset; Chipped Floor
Roger teaches his apprentice how to not only repair a damaged walkway, but also how to identify what caused the damage so it can be prevented in the future; Tom patches a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
Ask This Old House Jimmy DiResta; Wobbly Toilet
Mark tests out different tools that collect silica dust more efficiently; Richard shims a wobbly toilet; Kevin heads to the Catskills to build a wooden slice table with Jimmy Diresta, a maker who's known for his online how-to videos.
Ask This Old House Tankless Heater; Retaining Wall
Richard heads to Milwaukee to install an instantaneous water heater; Tom demonstrates some techniques for cutting straight edges with a circular saw; Mark rebuilds a retaining wall that was stacked with the wrong material.
Ask This Old House Dutch Door; Landscape Checkers
Richard shows Kevin the proper way to ventilate a sink; in Nashville, Tom converts a regular door into a Dutch door; Jenn updates a landscape by moving around, dividing and pruning the current plants in the yard.
The Citizenship Project Last Rites: Saving Tennessee's Black Cemeteries
Experts tell the real stories of slaves freed after the Civil War, and their fight to be granted the rights of full citizenship.
East Tennessee PBS president Vickie Lawson shares the fun and inspirational stories of the everyday folks and famous individuals who proudly call Tennessee home.
Traveling the highways and byways of Tennessee.
Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
Horticulture expert Dr. Chris Cooper and other experts share their garden wisdom and answer e-mails and letters about lawn and gardens.
Volunteer Woodworker What If
John Lucas describes the processes he uses to create his unconventional works.
Scholars' Bowl Hardin Valley Academy vs. Corbin High School
Clean Slate With Becky Magura Miranda Esmonde-White
NPT's Becky Magura discovers what people would do differently or try if they were given a clean slate.
The Songwriters Bob Depiero
Songwriter Bob DePiero talks about his career which has included 15 number one hits.
Song of the Mountains Appalachian Express; Olivia Jo
Performances by Appalachian Express and Olivia Jo.
Classic Gospel Brothers of the Heart: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Jimmy Fortune, Ben Isaacs, Bradley Walker and Mike Rogers perform a collection of timeless songs.
Great Performances Yellow Face
Daniel Dae Kim portrays a playwright in "Yellow Face," a farce that deals with the complexities of race.
Independent Lens And So It Begins
The Philippines' turbulent 2022 presidential race in which Bongbong Marcos waged a combative social media campaign against his more progressive opponent, incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo.
North Korea: Inside The Hermit Kingdom
Washburn University professor Dr. Bob Beatty visits the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and provides footage of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun and the Arirang Mass Games Festival.
Nature My Garden of a Thousand Bees
A wildlife cameraman films many diverse species of bees in his urban garden during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Far From Home
Jamie Chung, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Trejo retrace the journeys of their immigrant ancestors.
Doc World Someone Lives Here
Toronto carpenter Khaleel Seivwright builds tiny shelters for unhoused people during the pandemic, gaining global attention and sparking a heated battle over compassion, safety and the right to shelter.
American Masters HOPPER: An American Love Story
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim.
American Masters HOPPER: An American Love Story
A look into artist Edward Hopper's work, life and relationships, including his early career as an illustrator and his critical and commercial acclaim.
The Class System Failure
While the school continues with online learning, students organize a protest against the decision to put police officers on campus.