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Anacostia Delta: The Legacy of DC's TeleMasters

Thursday, November 7th @ 9:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

"Anacostia Delta" refers to the music style unique to the Washington, D.C. area — a mix of jazz, blues, country, swing, rock, and bluegrass —  unique to the Washington, D.C. area that was championed by the late guitarists, Danny Gatton and Roy Buchanan.  This documentary looks at the music and influences of Gatton and Buchanan, as well as their enduring influence on musicians, both local and national.  As its centerpiece, the film contains multiple performances from a 2015 tribute concert at the Birchmere Music Hall featuring friends and disciples of the two guitarists who keep the Anacostia Delta tradition alive.

Grandma's Hands with Craig Sewell

Saturday, November 23rd @ 7:00 PM (MPT-HD premiere)

Grandma's hands - they hold the key to centuries of knowledge in a family, mainly centered around food. Host Craig Sewell explores Southern Maryland's agricultural and food heritage by sharing the power that comes from cooking with grandmothers. Follow Sewell as he visits three family kitchens and shares the history and traditions of recipes passed down through generations.

Undivide Us

Sunday, November 3rd @ 6:00 PM (MPT-HD)

America is at a crossroads where politicians, traditional media, and social media fan the flames of toxic partisanship that have led many Americans to question whether they can trust their fellow citizens. Through the intimate lens of six focus groups across three American cities, the film explores the twisted landscape of toxic polarization, revealing how it drives us to places fundamentally un-American places.Yet, within these divisions, the film uncovers the potential for healing conversation and the rediscovery of the value of local community, mutual respect, and democracy. 

From West Baltimore

Thursday, November 14th @ 9:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

Six young teens in West Baltimore, coming from a community plagued with violence, high unemployment, and generational poverty, share their days of being middle school students, their fears and hopes. Through their eyes, the traumatic reality of their neighborhoods is revealed, sharply contrasting to their optimism for the future.

8th Grade: From West Baltimore

Thursday, November 14th @ 10:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

The story of "From West Baltimore" continues following the teens who are now in 8th grade. The stress of middle school now intensifies as they challenge themselves to get good grades and excel on standardized tests while often being treated with suspicion within their own community.

9th Grade: From West Baltimore

Thursday, November 21st @ 9:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

The story of "From West Baltimore" continues to follow the teens who are now high school freshmen. They consider their paths after high school while adapting to their new school environments where performance expectations are higher.

10th & 11th Grade: From West Baltimore

Thursday, November 21st @ 10:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

10th grade, a year of extraordinary achievement for the five scholars from West Baltimore, suddenly crashes in March 2020.  Faced with the pandemic upheaval -- no school, virtual school, isolation and lack of community, school and family resources - Shakeer, Davioin, Courtney, Tyler and Princaya rely on personal resilience.  With the killing of George Floyd, a national spotlight reveals their fears of police brutality they face daily in their neighborhoods. From their homes in 11th grade , they reveal the meaning of "West Baltimore Strong."

12th Grade:From West Baltimore

Thursday, November 28th @ 9:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

Growing up in West Baltimore, a community plagued by generational poverty, drugs, and violence, five high school seniors continue their journey to defy the trajectory of their world, hoping to become the first in their families to go to college. The pressure of senior year intensifies. Despite their resilience, determination, and excellent grades from middle school through high school, their college dream will disappear unless they succeed in navigating the college application process without the support of family experience. And, while excited by college acceptances - there remains the final hurdle - Princaya, Shakeer, Davioin, Courtney and Tyler must find full funding for college; without it, their dream dies.  Includes an extended appearance from former Baltimore Raven, Ray Lewis, who provides words of encouragement and guidance for the students.

First Gen: From West Baltimore

Thursday, November 28th @ 10:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

The ongoing journey of the students from the From West Baltimore documentary series, as they experience their freshman years of college. Now young adults, they continue to defy the trajectory of generational poverty and the negative stereotypes of youth in their community.  With high school diplomas, dreams, and fears of the unknown, this year they enter a world of competitive high stakes, the first in their family.

The Last Ring Home

Thursday, November 7th @ 10:30 PM (MPT2/Create)

The story of Lt Minter Dial and his 1932 Annapolis Naval Academy ring that miraculously made its way home 17 years after he was killed as a POW of the Japanese in WWII. The Last Ring Home is a spellbinding account of one man's obsession with a family mystery and the product of decades of research and inquiries. It also explores author Minter Dial's pursuit of the true story of his namesake, his late grandfather Lt. Minter Dial, USN, a celebrated war hero whose suffering and trauma nearly buried his memory forever.