Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA

30s

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses the importance of the quality historical programming he produces in partnership with WETA and with the support of WETA viewers.

Episodes

  • Marsha Bemko: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marsha Bemko

    2m 5s

    Antiques Roadshow producer Marsha Bemko discusses the process of putting the show together.

  • Joy Boys: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Joy Boys

    1m 57s

    WETA takes a look back to the 1960s when "Joy Boys" Ed Walker and Willard Scott ruled Washington's airwaves.

  • National Parks Passport: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    National Parks Passport

    2m 26s

    The capital region is home to one of the highest concentrations of national parks in the country. These special places offer Washingtonians the opportunity to connect with history and nature.

  • Rock Creek Park: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rock Creek Park

    2m 26s

    Join WETA for a tour of Rock Creek Park, a green oasis within the concrete jungle of Washington, D.C.

  • Historical Painter Keith Rocco: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Historical Painter Keith Rocco

    2m 26s

    Keith Rocco, a historical painter from Edinburgh, Virginia, discusses the process he uses to paint Civil War battle scenes and connect park visitors with history.

  • The Jewish Influence on Theater: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Jewish Influence on Theater

    2m 11s

    WETA looks at the influence Jewish Americans have had on Washington's theater scene, from early 20th century nickelodeons and vaudeville playhouses, to modern day theaters like Arena Stage.

  • The Modern Jewish Experience: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Modern Jewish Experience

    2m 8s

    WETA follows a family from Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Virginia, one of the largest Jewish Reform congregations in the country.

  • The Early Jewish Community: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Early Jewish Community

    2m 18s

    By the 19th century, a significant number of Jews were immigrating to and living in the United States. Thousands of patriotic Jewish citizens fought in the Union Army. So, why, in the midst of the Civil War, did the government try to expel them from three states? And, how did Washington D.C.'s first synagogue help heal the scars of this discrimination?

  • Ken Burns and WETA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ken Burns and WETA

    2m 35s

    Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns visited the WETA studios to discuss his work and more than 20-year partnership with WETA.

  • Ken Burns's Background: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ken Burns's Background

    2m

    Ken Burns discusses his filmmaking inspirations and his development as a documentary filmmaker.

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