Indie Films

Local, USA

Culled from public television stations and independent producers from across the country, LOCAL, USA is a half-hour series featuring fascinating stories of diverse people, curated around a single theme.

With Peter Bradley

1h 23m

When filmmaker Alex Rappoport met Peter Bradley in 2020, the abstract artist hadn't had a major show in over four decades - yet he still painted every day in relative obscurity. The pair recorded Bradley's life story and artistic process, both deeply inspired by modern Jazz music, over the course of changing seasons. In this intimate portrait, Bradley’s is the sole voice and figure on screen.

Episodes

  • FIRSTHAND: Segregation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    FIRSTHAND: Segregation

    S8 E3 - 24m 33s

    In Chicago, segregation has a profound impact. From disparities in housing, education and healthcare to economic inequality, FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION illustrates the high cost of division, not just in dollars, but in lives lost and unrealized potential. Through stories, witness the power of individuals to effect positive change as residents strive for a more integrated and equitable community.

  • In the Bubble with Jaime: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    In the Bubble with Jaime

    S8 E2 - 39m 23s

    In South Carolina, African American candidate Jaime Harrison faces incumbent Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate. As COVID-19 disrupts, Harrison confronts not only the pandemic but deep-rooted racial prejudice. But, in a state with a significant African American population, his campaign against Graham becomes a symbol of hope in a time of crisis, intertwining politics, and race and health challenges.

Extras + Features

  • Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution | Crop Insurance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution | Crop Insurance

    S8 E6 - 1m 22s

    In the U.S., corn and soy are the top crop on farms because they are covered by federal insurance and therefore, protects farmers from a bad harvest. This leaves them little to no choice to grow other agricultural products needed in the country unless they are willing to financially bet on another crop like peas.

  • Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution | Trailer

    S8 E6 - 1m

    As the demand for plant-based alternatives to meat grows, so does the demand for new methods of farming and food production. In Dawson, MN, “alt-meat” is not new - soybean processing dates back to the '50s. Now, PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, has moved in to revolutionize the agricultural system. What impact will it have on the town's residents and surrounding communities?

  • HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition | Trailer

    S8 E5 - 54s

    HBCU Week: TRADITION AND COMPETITION dives into HBCU football culture. Witness the rivalry of Hampton & Howard, a testament to tradition and spirit, and appreciate the intensity of an NC A&T vs. NC Central game, a match steeped in proximity and pride. The episode showcases the blend of camaraderie and competition that defines HBCU sports, highlighting their impact on African American communities.

  • HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition | Howard vs. Hampton: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition | Howard vs. Hampton

    S8 E5 - 1m 2s

    Who is the real HU? Students, staff and alumni talk about Howard University and Hampton University and their support for their respective school and all of the HBCUs. The two universities - one in Washington, D.C. and the other in Hampton, Virginia - share academic, athletic and Black excellence, and boasts alumni that are making an impactful presence in the country.

  • HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition | Preview

    S8 E5 - 30s

    HBCU Week: TRADITION AND COMPETITION dives into HBCU football culture. Witness the rivalry of Hampton & Howard, a testament to tradition and spirit, and appreciate the intensity of an NC A&T vs. NC Central game, a match steeped in proximity and pride. The episode showcases the blend of camaraderie and competition that defines HBCU sports, highlighting their impact on African American communities.

  • HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Grambling State and Southern: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Grambling State and Southern

    S8 E4 - 41s

    Rick Gallot and Rani Whitfield examine American history and Black educators through their respective HBCUs, Grambing State University and Southern University. The Louisiana-based educational institutions share many things including alumni who are family and friends as Eric Dooley and Issac Greggs know all too well.

  • HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Preview

    S8 E4 - 30s

    HBCU Week: BEYOND THE FIELD takes you inside the heart of HBCUs. Experience the CIAA in Maryland, a cornerstone of Black athletics history, and feel the electrifying atmosphere of Louisiana's Bayou Classic - an annual showdown between Grambling State and Southern University. The episode offers a unique look beyond sports, highlighting the culture, history, and community spirit that define HBCUs.

  • HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Trailer

    S8 E4 - 1m 16s

    HBCU Week: BEYOND THE FIELD takes you inside the heart of HBCUs. Experience the CIAA in Maryland, a cornerstone of Black athletics history, and feel the electrifying atmosphere of Louisiana's Bayou Classic - an annual showdown between Grambling State and Southern University. The episode offers a unique look beyond sports, highlighting the culture, history, and community spirit that define HBCUs.

  • HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Title IX: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | Title IX

    S8 E4 - 35s

    The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is more than just athletics. And HBCUs are more than just academics. Dr. Makola M. Abdullah. president of Virginia State University, talks about how the conference is a celebration and how, in 2022, they shined a light on Black women in sports, including CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams, during the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

  • HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | The CIAA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Beyond the Field | The CIAA

    S8 E4 - 1m 11s

    Jacqie McWilliams, Commissioner for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), along with Hakim J. Lucas, Brandon Scott and Wes Moore talk about what the CIAA is and its connection to Baltimore, Maryland. They also share what the athletic conference - in this case, the men's and women's basketball tournament - represents for HBCU students and alumni and Black Americans.

  • FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Preview

    S8 E3 - 30s

    In Chicago, segregation has a profound impact. From disparities in housing, education and healthcare to economic inequality, FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION illustrates the high cost of division, not just in dollars, but in lives lost and unrealized potential. Through stories, witness the power of individuals to effect positive change as residents strive for a more integrated and equitable community.

  • FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Collaborative Music Without Genre: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    FIRSTHAND: Segregation | Collaborative Music Without Genre

    S8 E3 - 1m 14s

    In the recording studio, singer-songwriter Jason Ivy talks to his peers about his music that is without genre. The musician opens up about his lyrics and the topic of collaboration within Chicago amongst artists in the city, diving into how segregation drives differing music creations whether you're in the West Side, North Side or South Side.

Schedule

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    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Friday
    Dec 27

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Friday
    Dec 27

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Friday
    Dec 27

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Chinatown Auxiliary

    Saturday
    Dec 28

    30 Minutes

    Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while also finding belonging in a foreign country.
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    Local, USA

    Caretakers

    Monday
    Dec 30

    30 Minutes

    The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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    Local, USA

    Caretakers

    Tuesday
    Dec 31

    30 Minutes

    The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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    Local, USA

    Caretakers

    Tuesday
    Dec 31

    30 Minutes

    The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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    Local, USA

    Caretakers

    Friday
    Jan 3

    30 Minutes

    The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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    Local, USA

    Caretakers

    Friday
    Jan 3

    30 Minutes

    The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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    Local, USA

    Caretakers

    Friday
    Jan 3

    30 Minutes

    The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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    Local, USA

    Caretakers

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    The history of Filipinos in care work and Filipino Americans who provide vital care on the front lines.
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    Segregation Scholarships

    Tuesday
    Jan 7

    30 Minutes

    The story of Black Americans who pursued higher education in the North when Southern graduate schools were white only.
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    Local, USA

    Segregation Scholarships

    Tuesday
    Jan 7

    30 Minutes

    The story of Black Americans who pursued higher education in the North when Southern graduate schools were white only.

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