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In Detroit, a fragile safety net serves the vulnerable. Dean Carpenter's death before COVID-19 left (15m 54s)
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Follow a man’s journey to save and restore a historic movie theater in Marquette. (1h 26m 45s)
Sparking Hope: The Power of Improv
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See how Drama Club's improv sparks hope for incarcerated youth at Rikers Island and across NYC. (26m 45s)
How the Detroit riverfront was transformed into a national award-winning and beloved waterfront (56m 49s)
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The story of The School at Marygrove's spirited first class. (27m 47s)
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See the lives of those who care for our loved ones as they transition to hospice care (57m 27s)
Supporting Michigan Learners Toward Excellence in Reading
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The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest explores reading for early learners. (26m 26s)
Orchestra Hall – A Centennial Celebration
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Looking at Orchestra Hall on Woodward Avenue, and the many years of its history. (56m 52s)
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The heartwarming of story of a son’s reunion with his father who is a Vietnam veteran. (26m 46s)
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"Detroit Jazz City" shares the stories of Detroiters. (29m 31s)
Saving Lives: We Can't Wait Any Longer
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What schools and our education system can do to help students struggling with depression. (56m 46s)
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Visit the history, landmarks and natural beauty of Michigan’s famous island. (56m 51s)
Making It: Latino Students' Pathways to College
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A documentary on college pathways for Latino students (27m)
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When I'm 65's Easy Money gives real people answers to real problems, no matter their age. (37m 40s)
Saving the Willow Run Bomber Plant
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Saving the Willow Run Bomber Plant (20m 58s)
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Detroit Designs the World features sites from the National Registered Historic Places list (35m 2s)
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Detroit Public Television presents 'State of Teacher Preparation'. (26m 46s)
Pathways to Prison: A One Detroit Special Report
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Detroit Public TV's One Detroit team explores the forces leading to imprisonment. (56m 45s)
Pioneer Family on Van Hoosen Farm
The survival story of the Van Hoosen farm in Rochester Hills, Michigan. (1h 59m 6s)
Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur | Dream On
Yusef Shakur shares his transformative journey from gang member to community builder. (1m 43s)
Transitions to Success is a national program that redefines the way we view poverty. (7m 9s)
J.P. McCarthy - The Voice of Detroit
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Hour-long documentary that tells the story of local radio legend J.P. McCarthy. (56m 27s)
One Detroit Initiative - Press Conference
A partnership with The Detroit Historical Society that allows us to expand our coverage. (26m 56s)
Detroit Art City: The Detroit Institute of Arts Story
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Taking viewers behind the scenes of the institution at the center of Detroit’s bankruptcy. (1h 32m 40s)
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