Thursday, June 25 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. Between 1910 and 1960, the people of Milwaukee, WI elected the country's first socialist US congressman, as well as three socialist mayors. The documentary America's Socialist Experiment recounts both the victories and failures of a unique brand of socialism in this historically conservative city.
Sunday, June 21 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. This documentary chronicles the life of George Moscone, California legislator and mayor of San Francisco, whose life was cut tragically short by an assassin's bullet over 40 years ago. We'll look at how Moscone changed the face of progressive politics both locally and nationally with his campaigns on behalf of racial equality, fair labor practices, and civil rights, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Besides family members and lifelong friends, interviews include US Senator Dianne Feinstein, House Minority Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.
Friday, June 19 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Meet the frank and funny creator of the groundbreaking Tales of the City and follow his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South to a gay rights pioneer whose work has inspired millions. With Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, and Ian McKellen.
Wednesday, June 17 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard was beaten, tortured, and left to die. Twenty years later his legacy is remembered in a unique production that uses music, poetry, and interviews to explore a pivotal time in our history. When a hate crime is committed, what does it mean to be a victim, a parent, a community member, a perpetrator? How do we learn to be compassionate and find hope in hopeless situations? As a response to this hate crime, Matthew's story is placed into the context of a passion story presented as a three-part oratorio, bringing new depth to a harrowing story of loss and highlighting the role of art and how we react to tragedy.
