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American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told By Us | PBS

Take a look at the groundbreaking new book from PBS American Portrait.

Aired 02/24/2021

PBS American Portrait

American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told By Us | PBS

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Take a look at the groundbreaking new book from PBS American Portrait.

Take a look at American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told By Us, the groundbreaking new book from PBS American Portrait based on the thousands of submissions collected over the course of the project.

Aired 02/24/2021

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Funding for PBS American Portrait provided by Anne Ray Foundation, Target, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Mural Series: Minneapolis

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Clip | 1m 51s | Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Minneapolis. (1m 51s)

Mural Series: Dallas

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Mural Series: Chicago

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Mural Series: San Francisco

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Mural Series: Washington, D.C.

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Clip | 1m | See eight different stories from brought to life in communities across the country. (1m)

American Portrait: The Story of Us, Told By Us | PBS

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Clip | 30s | Take a look at the groundbreaking new book from PBS American Portrait. (30s)

Public Art: Tulsa | PBS American Portrait

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Clip | 3m 53s | Rick Lowe explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (3m 53s)

Public Art: New York City | PBS American Portrait

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Clip | 4m 11s | The artist Swoon explains the inspiration behind her public art installation in NYC. (4m 11s)

Public Art Installations | PBS American Portrait

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Clip | 3m 56s | Three renowned artists bring their unique expressions to public art installations. (3m 56s)

Public Art: Dallas | PBS American Portrait

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Clip | 4m 2s | Carlos Ramirez explains the inspiration behind his public art installation in Dallas. (4m 2s)

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Clip | 57s | Three renowned artists bring major new public artwork to New York, Dallas and Tulsa. (57s)

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Preview | 30s | Intimate self-shot stories reveal what it really means to be American today. (30s)

Generation Nation: A PBS American Portrait Story | Preview

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Preview | 30s | Explore how people in different age groups see themselves and their place in America. (30s)

Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story | Preview

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Preview | 30s | See a meaningful picture of families in America today and the way they shape our lives. (30s)

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Preview | 1m | What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story. (1m)

In This Together: A PBS American Portrait Story | Preview

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Preview | 30s | See stories of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected America and brought us together. (30s)

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Preview | 30s | What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story. (30s)

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Preview | 2m 12s | What does it really mean to be an American today? Be heard and share your story. (2m 12s)

A Photographer Tries Fulfilling A Lifelong Dream

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Clip: Special | 2m 13s | Marna, an 80 year-old photographer, is determined to be published in a major publication. (2m 13s)

A Mom Makes Sacrifices After Facing Unemployment

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Clip: Special | 2m 13s | Kat, a bartender and housekeeper, lost both her jobs at the start of the pandemic. (2m 13s)

A High Schooler Shares Her Experience With Online School

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Clip: Special | 1m 59s | Arwyn, a rising high school sophomore, is anxious to get back to her normal teenage life. (1m 59s)

Deleted Scene: Intergenerational Bonds

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Clip: Special | 1m 44s | Americans share the wisdom and energy that are exchanged between generations. (1m 44s)

Deleted Scene: Arwyn And Julia

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Clip: Special | 53s | 15-year-old Arwyn spends time with her older sister before she heads off to college. (53s)

People Share What Their Chosen Families Mean To Them

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Clip: Special | 1m 25s | Americans across the country discuss their chosen families bound by love instead of blood. (1m 25s)

A Father Reunites With His Daughter After A Decade In Prison

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Clip: Special | 2m 21s | Amelia prepares to reunite with her father, who was acquitted after 10 years in prison. (2m 21s)

Families Share How They Spend Their Quality Time

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Clip: Special | 1m 41s | Americans across the country show how their families come together to create art. (1m 41s)

Deleted Scene: Lumiere's Family Searches For A Caretaker

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Clip: Special | 1m 6s | Lumiere and family go through resumes of potential caretakers for their grandfather. (1m 6s)

Deleted Scene: Amelia And Her Sister

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Clip: Special | 1m 49s | Amelia and her sister reflect on what it was like when their father was in prison. (1m 49s)

An Aspiring Filmmaker Tells Their Grandfather's Story

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Clip: Special | 2m 42s | Lumiere, a filmmaker, wants to document their family’s stories before it’s it’s too late. (2m 42s)

Truck Drivers Share Their New Reality

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Clip: Special | 57s | Truck driving pair Terry and Laura face challenges in their work because of COVID-19. (57s)

A NYC Doctor Shares His Experience On The Frontlines

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Clip: Special | 55s | Dr. Janish K. shares a glimpse of his overwhelming experience with patients. (55s)

A Mother With Coronavirus Delivers Twins

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Clip: Special | 59s | Cat G. from Colorado shares her experience with coronavirus as she delivers twin boys. (59s)

An Essential Worker Having To Work Amidst Confirmed Cases

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Clip: Special | 2m 12s | Mario is a warehouse worker having to attend work every day, in spite of confirmed cases. (2m 12s)

A Doctor Returns To Work After Recovering From COVID-19

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Clip: Special | 54s | In Idaho, COVID-19 survivor, ER Dr. Brent R., returns to work to attend to COVID patients. (54s)

Delivering Meals To The Elderly Community

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Clip: Special | 55s | Henry L. delivers meals to the elderly community in California. (55s)

A Critical Care Transport Nurse's Story

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Clip: Special | 2m | Allison discusses her work as a nurse and protecting her son during the pandemic. (2m)

Caring For Seniors In The Heart Of NYC

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Clip: Special | 54s | Judith C. makes a last-minute food delivery with new safety precautions in place. (54s)

Americans Volunteer to Help Those Impacted by Coronavirus

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Clip: Special | 1m 27s | Americans come together to help their neighbors and communities during the pandemic. (1m 27s)

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