A series of documentary films that capture the people, places, and events that contribute to Wisconsin's culture. Recall nostalgic eras, visit natural landscapes and discover current happenings in Wisconsin with PBS Wisconsin Documentaries.
PBS Wisconsin Documentaries is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
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Voyage into the past and visit some of Wisconsin’s most scenic and storied lighthouses. (1h 29m 4s)
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Go below the surface of Wisconsin's Great Lakes to an underwater museum of marvel! (56m 48s)
Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace
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The life story of sewing icon & beloved television host of Sewing With Nancy, Nancy Zieman (1h 29m 48s)
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Ojibwe artist, musician, and theoretical mathematician, Rabbett Before Horses Strickland. (56m 48s)
Not Enough Apologies: Trauma Stories
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A documentary exploring the lasting effects of trauma and new responses across Wisconsin. (56m 47s)
Portraits From Rural Wisconsin
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See why some western Wisconsin residents still say that “rural life is the best life.” (56m 47s)
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A look at rural health care challenges faced in Wisconsin. (26m 46s)
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This film captures enduring spiritual connections with Brother Wolf. (56m 48s)
Hip-Hop U: The First Wave Scholars
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A film exploring the innovative work of students in the UW-Madison First Wave program. (56m 46s)
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From Main Street to the lab, Wisconsin entrepreneurs find success beyond the bottom line. (26m 47s)
Our House: The Wisconsin Capitol
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Michael Bridgeman hosts a portrait of the Wisconsin State Capitol. (1h 3m 13s)
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Explore Milwaukee native Al Jarreau's 50-year career and 2016 visit to his hometown. (26m 45s)
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This documentary examines the water related problems facing Wisconsin. (28m 48s)
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Join host Mollie B. for a lively, nostalgic look at the history of polka in Wisconsin. (56m 47s)
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Explore how Wisconsin farmers are working with university researchers and specialists. (26m 47s)
Yahara Watershed: A Place of Change
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A study asks what might the Yahara Watershed look like in the year 2070. (26m 47s)
Too Many Candles: Milwaukee Gun Violence
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Exploration of gun violence in Milwaukee and societal issues as contributing factors. (56m 47s)
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Enjoy a culinary tradition that goes beyond food by visiting Wisconsin's supper clubs (26m 46s)
Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams
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The story of Civil Rights leader Vel Phillips, a woman of many "firsts" in Wisconsin. (56m 45s)
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Tells poignant stories of students who have experienced bullying in their school lives. (26m 46s)
Multiple Sclerosis, the Vikings and Nordic Skiing
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Follow MS patients as they participate in Nordic skiing to improve their quality of life. (55m 52s)
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Come explore the pioneering work of a Wisconsin environmentalist in Door County. (26m 46s)
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Follow the struggles of homeless teens in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. (26m 47s)
Bottoms Up: Wisconsin's Historic Bars and Breweries
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Take a trip through Wisconsin’s bar and brewing past and see how it became a tavern state. (56m 47s)
Wisconsin's Nazi Resistance: The Mildred Fish-Harnack Story
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Mildred Fish-Harnack is the only American woman executed on direct orders from Hitler. (56m 47s)
Wisconsin's Nazi Resistance: The Mildred Fish-Harnack Story
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Mildred Fish-Harnack is the only American woman executed on direct orders from Hitler. (56m 47s)
This silent film from the 1920s showcases the UW during Mildred and Arvid time on campus. (37m 59s)
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Explore the perils our migratory birds face as they travel between the North and South. (56m 46s)
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This special examines the history, return and current controversy with gray wolves. (55m 14s)
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Patty Loew and Dan Small showcase Wisconsin's four national park sites. (27m 45s)
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Explore The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail through a series of stories. (57m 46s)
Wright Again: Frank Lloyd Wright's Monona Terrace
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Chronicles Wright's original plans for Monona Terrace (57m 21s)
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This program honors the endurance and sacrifice of Native Americans veterans. (56m 14s)
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Takes a look at vintage gas stations as icons of architecture, economics and pop culture. (28m)
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Travel across Wisconsin through a series of stories that showcase our birds. (57m 12s)
Earth Day and Beyond: Gaylord Nelson's Good Fight
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Explore the history of Earth Day and Gaylord Nelson. (56m 54s)
Explore Wisconsin to see how it became a state to escape the big cities and daily life. (59m 12s)
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Discover what it was like to live in 19th-century Wisconsin. (57m 40s)
Learn about the record storms, the deepest snows and the coldest temperatures in history. (27m 47s)
Food Fight: Wisconsin's Biotech Crops
Experts and practitioners examine the pros and cons of genetically engineered (GMO) food. (58m 19s)
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Explore the history and culture of the Hmong immigrants who have settled in the U.S. (56m 40s)
Aldo Leopold: Learning from the Land
A daughter recalls the story of the Leopold family and their Wisconsin "Shack" experience. (53m 38s)
The Wisconsin Constitution of 1848 set the stage for continuous debate about who we are. (1h 5s)
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Wisconsin's early settlers came here and transformed a wilderness. (59m 48s)
Since 1634: In the Wake of Nicolet
Explore the history of the Menominee and Winnebago Native American tribes of Wisconsin. (1h 26m 37s)
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Explore a handful of over 70 beautiful Wisconsin Rustic Roads. (1h 18m 56s)
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PBS Wisconsin Documentaries is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin