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Stories I Didn't Know

In this hour-long documentary, Rita Davern examines an ugly reality at the heart of a Minnesota family legend. While her family members have proudly stated that their ancestors once owned Pike Island, the story of its acquisition is far less glorious than its profitability. Rita’s attempts to understand more leads her to face the complicated legacy of westward expansion in the United States.

Stories I Didn't Know

57m 43s

In this hour-long documentary, Rita Davern examines an ugly reality at the heart of a Minnesota family legend. While her family members have proudly stated that their ancestors once owned Pike Island, the story of its acquisition is far less glorious than its profitability. Rita’s attempts to understand more leads her to face the complicated legacy of westward expansion in the United States.

Episodes

  • Stories I Didn't Know: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stories I Didn't Know

    57m 43s

    In this hour-long documentary, Rita Davern examines an ugly reality at the heart of a Minnesota family legend. While her family members have proudly stated that their ancestors once owned Pike Island, the story of its acquisition is far less glorious than its profitability. Rita’s attempts to understand more leads her to face the complicated legacy of westward expansion in the United States.

Schedule

  • Stories I Didn't Know: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Stories I Didn't Know

    Friday
    Nov 22

    1 Hour

    Rita Davern examines the acquisition of Minnesota's Pike Island, a piece of land once owned by her ancestors, and the legacy of westward expansion in the U.S.
  • Stories I Didn't Know: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Stories I Didn't Know

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    1 Hour

    Rita Davern examines the acquisition of Minnesota's Pike Island, a piece of land once owned by her ancestors, and the legacy of westward expansion in the U.S.
  • Stories I Didn't Know: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Stories I Didn't Know

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    1 Hour

    Rita Davern examines the acquisition of Minnesota's Pike Island, a piece of land once owned by her ancestors, and the legacy of westward expansion in the U.S.
  • Stories I Didn't Know: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Stories I Didn't Know

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    1 Hour

    Rita Davern examines the acquisition of Minnesota's Pike Island, a piece of land once owned by her ancestors, and the legacy of westward expansion in the U.S.

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