POV "A New Kind of Wilderness"
Tuesday, April 14 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
On a small farm in Norway, the Paynes strive to be wild and free. They are self-sufficient, practice home-schooling, and foster a close family dynamic in harmony with nature. But when tragedy strikes, they must adapt to the demands of modern society. Filmmaker Silje Evensmo Jacobsen captures an intimate portrait of love, life, and growing up.
The Count of Monte Cristo On Masterpiece "The Treasure"
Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
After escaping from the Castle d’If and discovering Mercedes’ marriage, Edmond flees to Italy. With the help of his new friend, Jacopo, Edmond sails to Monte Cristo to seek the rumored treasure, transform himself into the Count, and plot his revenge.
Eudora
Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
Renowned writer Eudora Welty is explored through intimate photographs and in charming interviews of family and friends set against the backdrop of Jackson, Mississippi. A film by Anthony Thaxton, Eudora is a revealing portrait of adventure, daring, humor, and love as we meet a writer we only thought we knew.
Great Chicago Fire: American Stories
Friday, April 17 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
On October 10, 1871, Chicagoans awoke to an unrecognizable landscape. Forty-eight hours earlier, there had been a vibrant city of ornate civic buildings, grand hotels, and cultural institutions. Now, there was nothing but a smoking pile of rubble stretching for miles on end. Many wondered: could the city recover? And how did tensions between the city's elites and the immigrant poor lead to the wrong person being accused of starting the blaze? THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE: AMERICAN STORIES tells the dramatic story of a defining moment in Chicago history - "the Great Fire of 1871," when the city faced destruction, rebuilt, and laid the groundwork for a thriving future. AMERICAN STORIES is an original documentary series uncovering Chicago's fascinating history. Each story presents an entertaining and intriguing tale about a person or event that shaped Chicago. The series reflects the rich diversity and breadth of human experience that shaped this great American city.
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens "Old Friends"
Saturday, April 18 at 8:30 pm on 12.1
Rhiannon Giddens shares a musical visit with three lifelong friends: Justin Robinson, a co-founder of the ground-breaking black string band Carolina Chocolate Drops; her sister, singer Lalenja Harrington; and singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett.
Ceff Film Showcase 2026 "Women of Carbon"
Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
Innovative women are redefining our relationship with carbon by repurposing living materials and reengineering waste into valuable chemicals that clean the climate. Their work puts them at the core of decarbonization in the built environment, human health, and economic opportunity, while they navigate and thrive in male-dominated industries. Together, their collective wisdom drives a singular purpose: to restore, protect, and preserve the planet.
Relish "Sourdough Bread and Banana Tart"
Monday, April 20 at 8:30 pm on 12.1
You likely eat it every day, but what do you know about wheat, a grain with roots 10,000 years deep? Discover how it has evolved with breeder James Anderson at the University of Minnesota, learn old-school techniques of stone-grinding and making the perfect sourdough with Patrick Wylie of Baker’s Field Flour and using it in a delicate tart with James Beard-nominated pastry chef Shawn Mackenzie.
The Ship That Turned Back
Tuesday, April 21 at 10:02 pm on 12.1
A love letter to her late husband and filmmaking partner of 40 years, THE SHIP THAT TURNED BACK is the latest work from Oscar and Emmy Award-winning Bay Area filmmaker Allie Light. The film recounts the dramatic escape of her late husband, Irving Saraf, from Poland to Palestine in 1940, when he was just 7 years old. THE SHIP THAT TURNED BACK explores Irving's memories in parallax – through the dual lens of the 7-year-old boy who experienced it and the older man recounting his dramatic escape to his grandchildren. The film weaves together childhood recollections, family dramatizations, children’s illustrations and historical clips to bring the story to life.