September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate and recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the United States. Below we’ve gathered a list of educational and enlightening programs that highlight the achievements, history, culture, and traditions that are airing on PBS KVIE, available to stream for free on the PBS App, or available to stream with PBS KVIE Passport.
Programs Airing on PBS KVIE
American Masters: Julia Alvarez – A Life Reimagined
Premieres September 17 at 9PM
Explore the life and career of Julia Alvarez, one of America’s most celebrated Latina writers. Since bursting onto the American literary scene in 1991 with her autobiographical novel, “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents,” Alvarez has blazed a trail for Latina authors to break into the literary mainstream.
ViewFinder: Royal Chicano Airforce
September 18 at 7PM
Embark on a journey through the inspiring narrative of Sacramento’s Royal Chicano Air Force, witnessing how their creative brilliance became a driving force for change. This documentary unveils the lasting impact of these artists, reminding us that their legacy ignites the flames of progress even in today’s world.
Finding Your Roots: Mexican Roots
September 24 at 10PM
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the deep Mexican roots of talk show host Mario Lopez and comedian Melissa Villaseñor, uncovering ancestors stretching back to the 1500s. Weaving together stories of migratory farmers, Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans, Gates conjures up personal histories of diverse, sometimes conflicting, elements.
ViewFinder: Valentía – Mexican-Americans in World War II
September 25 at 7PM
Examine the experiences of Mexican-Americans during the Second World War through interviews with veterans of all branches of our armed forces. Members of later generations also honor those who gave so much for our freedom.
VOCES: American Historia – The Untold History of Latinos
September 30, October 7 & 14 at 10PM
Join actor and playwright John Leguizamo as he travels throughout Mexico and the U.S. to shed light on both the known and lesser-known Latino stories. His frustration over the whitewashing of American history while preparing for his 2018 Broadway show “Latin History for Morons” produced an obsession with reading and researching the history of the Americas and resulted in this 3-part series.
Programs Available to Stream on the PBS App
American Experience: Roberto Clemente
Get an in-depth look at an exceptional baseball player and committed humanitarian who challenged racial discrimination to become baseball’s first Latino superstar. Born in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente’s journey to the major leagues and professional career shed light on larger issues of immigration, civil rights, and cultural change.
To Dine for with Kate Sullivan: Miguel Garza, Co-Founder of Siete Foods
Meet Miguel Garza and his sister Veronica Garza, who began an entrepreneurial journey to create Siete Foods by solving a deeply personal problem. Plagued with several autoimmune diseases and a gluten allergy led the family to experiment with the family’s beloved Mexican recipes. At a family-owned Mexican restaurant, Miguel shares his journey with Siete Foods into the powerhouse it is today.
POV: Hummingbirds
Listen in as Silvia and Beba tell their own coming-of-age story, transforming their hometown on the Texas-Mexico border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks. Filmed collaboratively over the final summer of their fleeting youth, their cinematic self-portrait celebrates the power of friendship and joy as tools of survival and resistance.
Rob at Home: Region Rising – Dolores Huerta
Join host Rob Stewart for an illuminating conversation with Dolores Huerta, the trailblazing labor leader and civil rights icon who co-founded the United Farm Workers. Discover the stories behind her tireless activism, the challenges she faced in the fight for workers’ rights, and her vision for a more just and equitable society.
VOCES: From Here, From There (De Aquí/De Allá)
Meet Luis Cortes Romero, the first undocumented attorney to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, who journeyed from a difficult youth to the highest court in the land as part of a powerful legal team fighting the Administration’s attempt to rescind DACA.
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American Experience: Rita Moreno – Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Discover how Rita Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of her iconic roles, and scenes of the star on set today.
Austin City Limits: Rodrigo y Gabriela
Groove along with Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela as they return to Austin City Limits, accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, in their ACL debut. This incredible performance features songs “Monster” and “The Eye That Catches the Dream” among others.
Becoming Frida Kahlo
Explore the life of celebrated artist Frida Kahlo in a 3-part docuseries. See the major personal and political events of her life, including her stormy and devoted relationship with artist Diego Rivera, whom she married not once but twice.
Independent Lens: A Thousand Pines
Over the course of a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees throughout the United States. This intimate portrait shows how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to the family back home.
La Frontera with Pati Jinich
Travel with acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich from California to New Mexico along the United States-Mexico border as she shares meals with borderlanders, celebrates all walks of life, and reflects on the melding of cultures.