Iowa PBS presents documentaries of in-depth local stories about local politics, Iowa history, and more.
Iowa PBS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by Iowa PBS
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In 1925, a group of Black lawyers met in Des Moines to found the National Bar Association. (26m 54s)
The Story of Us: An Iowa PBS American Portrait Special
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Iowans and others across the country share short stories about their lives. (26m 23s)
Accessibility Now & Panel Discussion
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Iowa PBS hosted a virtual screening of Accessibility Now with a panel discussion following (56m 54s)
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Hear from Iowans who share what inspired their passion for Blenko Glass. (21m 28s)
P. Buckley Moss: The Lady Behind the Brush
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Footage of Pat Moss appearing at galleries, at work, and connecting with her fans. (39m 37s)
Tradition And Valor: The Story Continues
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Robert Morris explores African-Americans who made a difference in Iowa's history. (1h 5m 27s)
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A documentary about autism and sensory perception. (23m 20s)
Jackson Pollock's Mural: The Story Of A Modern Masterpiece
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Truths & myths surrounding the"Mural" painting that Pollock created in 1943 are explored. (57m 42s)
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Follow the story of Marji Guyler-Alaniz and her organization FarmHer. (55m 17s)
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Candidates fan out across Iowa in a last minute search for voters and electoral success. (56m 36s)
Caucus Countdown: Fair Contenders
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Presidential aspirants invade the quintessential icon of rural America: Iowa State Fair. (56m 42s)
Caucus Countdown: Testing the Waters
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Presidential candidates descend on Iowa more than a year before the first votes are cast. (56m 42s)
Caucus Iowa: Journey to the Presidency
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Caucus Iowa showcases a political rite of passage more than four decades in the making. (57m 43s)
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Examine the resilience of Iowa's Century Farm families. (46m 36s)
Norman Borlaug: Journey to Statuary Hall
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IPTV follows sculptor Benjamin Victor in a bronzed effort to honor Norman Borlaug. (28m 52s)
The Sidey Report: Life and Times of an Iowa Icon
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In small towns, there is no more important institution than the local newspaper. (59m 51s)
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More than forty Pulitzer Prize winners. North America's only UNESCO 'City of Literature'. (57m 44s)
Timeless Tractors: The Original
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Timeless Tractors traces the history and evolution of the tractor. (57m 18s)
Postville: When Cultures Collide
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Postville shows the struggles, rewards, complexity and comedy of instant multiculturalism. (53m 49s)
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Iowa PBS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by Iowa PBS