Cinema Nomad "Turkiye"
Monday, June 15 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
In Istanbul we meet daring individuals forging a path in a country that’s beginning to restrict the rights of women. New censorship laws have passed, which further limits the freedoms for filmmakers. After surviving bombings, a coup, and the Gezi Park protests, our filmmakers choose to stay in their country to tell stories that represent their lives as Turkish women in the twenty-first century.
Independent Lens "The Tallest Dwarf"
Tuesday, June 16 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
The Tallest Dwarf follows filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks rumors of dwarfism in her own family. Through intimate stories, creative collaborations, and archival history, the film delves into identity and medicine, asking whether society should change people or the structures that limit them.
Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin
Wednesday, June 17 at 10:32 pm on 12.1
Discover the story of Jim Franklin, the iconic concert poster artist who helped establish the Austin music venue, Armadillo World Headquarters. At the intersection of psychedelic art, outlaw country and rebellion, Franklin’s larger-than-life personality helped define Austin’s 1970s counterculture scene. The documentary captures the spirit of a visionary artist and his lasting legacy.
Frontline "The War Cabinet"
Thursday, June 18 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
The key players behind President Trump’s expansive use of the U.S. military. From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project U.S. power.
Ask This Old House "Nola Lantern, Rusty Patio Set"
Friday, June 19 at 7:30 pm on 12.1
Heath Eastman visits New Orleans to see how a lighting manufacturer handcrafts copper gas and electric lanterns, he then helps install one of their electric fixtures at a traditional NOLA shotgun house; Richard Trethewey breaks down why toilets overflow when they clog; Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner restore her rusted metal patio furniture set with a little sanding, primer, and paint.
Austin City Limits "Kacey Musgraves"
Saturday, June 20 at 9:00 pm on 12.1
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases her latest release Deeper Well.
Nova "Solar System: Storm Worlds"
Sunday, June 21 at 8:00 pm on 12.1
Out in the solar system, the weather gets wacky – with globe-spanning dust storms, monsoons of liquid methane, and lightning 10 times stronger than here on Earth. Discover the forces driving the dramatic weather on neighboring planets and moons.
The Puzzle Lady "Episode: 2"
Monday, June 22 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
Bakerbury’s Graveyard Killer is still on the loose. The Puzzle Lady is keeping tabs on her prime suspects while the police fail to make a breakthrough. As Cora gets closer to discovering the killer’s identity, she receives misleading clues aiming to stall her investigation. When the motive behind the murders becomes clear, Cora must hatch a plan and trap the murderer before it’s too late.
Colorado Soundstage "Shane Smith & The Saints at Red Rocks"
Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 pm on 12.1
Shane Smith & The Saints take the iconic Red Rocks stage in Morrison, Colorado as they perform “All I See Is You,” their hit song featured on the Paramount show “Yellowstone,” as well as a few new tunes. Hear musical origin stories from Shane Smith himself – from love songs never meant to be heard to family legacies.
Trolley Park: Great Lakes
Thursday, June 25 at 8:30 pm on 12.1
Trolley Park: Great Lakes will reveal the rich histories of 2 iconic amusement parks located on the shores of the Great Lakes: Seabreeze Park welcoming guests since 1879 on the shores of Lake Ontario, and Waldameer Park on Lake Erie, which began as a picnic ground in 1896. Trolley Park: Great Lakes will spotlight the long-time family ownership of both parks—ownership that has spanned generations.
