Wilhemina’s War

INDEPENDENT LENS
Monday, December 3 at 10:00 pm
A Southern grandmother struggles to help her family through the scourge of HIV, but may be unable to save those she loves.

Ghost Army

Tuesday, December 4 at 9:00 pm
A look at US troops who tricked the enemy with sound effects and visual illusions in WW II.

Miracle Orphans: Second Chances

NATURE
Wednesday, December 5 at 8:00 pm
Rescue center caregivers help a koala, a wallaby and more wild baby orphans get back on their feet.

Pearl Harbor – Into the Arizona

Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 pm
An expedition to explore inside the USS Arizona reveals the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack.

TasteMAKERS

Fridays, beginning December 7 at 7:30 pm
An eye-opening journey into the heart of the food movement. Each episode explores how the artisans do their work, traveling to unique corners of the country while uncovering regional food culture and history along the way.

Secrets of Scotland Yard

Sunday, December 9 at 8:00 pm
A look London’s police force sheds light on what it takes to become a modern-day Sherlock Holmes.

Sacred

Monday, December 10 at 10:00 pm
Shot by more than 40 filmmaking teams around the world, this film immerses the viewer in the daily use of faith and spiritual practice.

Letters from Baghdad

Tuesday, December 11 at 9:00 pm
Gertrude Bell was an archaeologist and diplomat who helped shape the Middle East after World War I.

Natures Miracle Orphans: Wild Lessons

NATURE
Wednesday, December 12 at 8:00 pm
A two-toed baby sloth learn to be independent and a young kangaroo is taught to socialize.

k.d. Lang – Landmarks Live in Concert

GREAT PERFORMANCES
Friday, December 14 at 9:00 pm
Singer-songwriter k.d. Lang celebrates the 25th anniversary of the album Ingenue in San Antonio.

Little Women - Part 1

MASTERPIECE
Sunday, December 16 at 8:00 pm
With their father away at war, sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March come to terms with their new life, alongside their mother, Marmee. The girls make friends with Laurie, the new boy next door.

Man on Fire

INDEPENDENT LENS
Monday, December 17 at 10:00 pm
An elderly white Texas minister set himself on fire to protest the virulent racism of his  
community.

Great Alaskan Earthquake

WE'LL MEET AGAIN
Tuesday, December 18 at 8:00 pm
Two Alaskans try to track down childhood friends who survived the state’s massive 1964 earthquake.

Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La

NATURE
Wednesday, December 19 at 8:00 pm
A family of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys living in the highest forests in the world are examined.

Craft in America - California

Friday, December 21 at 9:00 pm
Explore craft practices definitively Californian, including Native Americans continuing traditions.

Craft in America - Visionaries

Friday, December 21 at 10:00 pm
Meet artists, curators and collectors who envision limitless possibilities of craft.

Little Women - Part 2

MASTERPIECE
Sunday, December 23 at 8:00 pm
As Marmee waits by her husband’s sickbed, the March sisters must fend for themselves at home. Together they face unrequited love, hurtful rumors and trouble at school. But when Beth falls dangerously ill, Laurie sends for Marmee to return home.

A Ballerina Tale

INDEPENDENT LENS
Monday, December 24 at 10:00 pm
Explore the rise of groundbreaking dancer Misty Copeland during a crucial period in her life.

Korean War Brothers in Arms

WE'LL MEET AGAIN

Tuesday, December 25 at 8:00 pm
Join Ann Curry as two Korean War veterans search for their brothers in arms.

Apollo’s Daring Mission

NOVA
Wednesday, December 25 at 9:00 pm
The in-depth story of Apollo’s riskiest mission: a sixteen-week race to beat the Soviets and send three men in a tiny space capsule to, around and back from a moon a quarter of a million miles away before 1968 came to a close.

Music & Might: An International Military Spectacular

Thursday, December 27 at 9:00 pm
Celebrating our nation’s military and our greatest heroes, Americans who went Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Little Women - Part 3

MASTERPIECE
Sunday, December 30 at 8:00 pm
The March family fears the worst when Mr. March falls ill. As circumstances change for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, the family must come together to face their most difficult challenge yet.

NY Philharmonic New Year’s Eve

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
Monday, December 31 at 9:00 pm
The New York Philharmonic and Renee Fleming celebrate the intersection of classical music and dance.