WNED-TV documentary films profile individuals and events from the past and present that have impacted Western New York and Southern Ontario. Building on its mission to educate, inform, enlighten and entertain, WNED-TV documentaries have helped foster a better understanding of this remarkable region.
WNED PBS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by WNED PBS
Cruising the Mighty Mississippi
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The onboard experience and the many off-boat excursions of the eight-day river journey. (25m 14s)
The Canadian Rockies by Rail Regional Broadcast
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Travel through some of North America’s most stunning wilderness scenery. (49m 51s)
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Travels through some of North America’s most stunning wilderness scenery. (49m 45s)
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A celebration of historical treasures and architectural gems by those who remember. (38m 32s)
Toronto's First Family of Theatre
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Toronto's First Family of Theatre examines how the Mirvish family created a theatre empire (29m 12s)
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Buffalo's First Ward is a story through the voices of those who live there. (25m 23s)
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Water issues and how to address them are some of the biggest challenges facing Buffalo, NY (28m 2s)
Buffalo's Outer Harbor - A Community Discussion
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Watch a community discussion about the future of Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. (1h 2m 46s)
Chautauqua: An American Narrative
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Chautauqua has many unique offerings, from education, to the arts, to recreation. (54m 11s)
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Buffalo’s Voices of Steel captures an important era of Western New York's history. (44m 21s)
Elbert Hubbard: An American Original
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Hubbard was the founder of the Roycroft artisan community. Arts and Crafts movement rebel. (56m 49s)
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Exploring the remarkable region and the relationship between progress and preservation. (1h 54m 59s)
Herbert Hauptman: Portrait of a Laureate
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Herbert Hauptman: Portrait of a Laureate shines a light on Dr. Herbert Hauptman. (28m 44s)
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Niagara Falls is a celebration of a natural wonder, a study of human achievement and folly (56m 49s)
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This film tells a story of family, friendship, and the meaning of home in American life. (56m 22s)
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Recounts by daredevils who risked their lives to challenge Niagara Falls. (37m 26s)
Polonia: Western New York's Polish - American Legacy
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The story of Western New York's Polish Americans and their vibrant, close-knit communities (1h 31m 11s)
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This documentary takes you on an awe-inspiring tour of 12 of Buffalo's sacred landmarks. (58m 37s)
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WNED PBS Documentaries is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
WNED PBS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by WNED PBS