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- Victoria Cruz investigates the mysterious 1992 death of black gay rights activist and Stonewall veteran, Marsha P. Johnson. Using archival interviews with Johnson, and new interviews with Johnson's family, friends and fellow activists.
- Impact is an award-winning documentary series that features stories from around the world. From character profiles to animal friends, hard-hitting social topics to fun, quirky fare, the journalists of Impact have produced more than 400 stories for this series. Weekly hour-long broadcast on Spectrum News 1 in Los Angeles and on Spectrum News+, distributed nationally through Spectrum Networks / Charter Communications.
- Mercedes Hollingsworth (Samantha Rose Valletta), a demure young woman navigating the repetitive grind of her mundane life, suddenly finds her daily routine interrupted by a mysterious stranger lurking behind every dark corner.
- This inspiring documentary follows the life of a husband and wife duo, one a rising star artist and mural painter; the other a know innovative business and education leader - who own and operate a mural painting company based in LA.
- A documentary detailing the life, struggles, and massive personal and professional success of legendary Argentinian painter Fabian Perez: a painter world-renowned for pioneering his distinct and beautiful style of painting known as "Neo-emotionalism".
- Music Diaries gives viewers an intimate, inside look at the stories of SoCal-based artists and bands-some established, some on the rise-and their relationships with the city that has provided the backdrop for their careers.
- From now onwards, Ivan the Great will be solely responsible for solving the murders that were unsolvable for over two decades.
- Offers viewers an insider's look at the New York theater scene. From the best of off-Broadway to the Tony Awards this weekly television program aims to shine a spotlight on the industries most interesting stories.
- Amrit meets the Alternative Folk trio JEMS, comprised of Emily Colombier, Sarah Margaret Huff, and Jessica Rotter, inside the world famous recording complex Village Studios in West Los Angeles. Within Studio D, the same space that Fleetwood Mac helped design prior to recording their defining record 'Tusk', the JEMS came together to record their self-titled debut album in a single day, which helped define them as a band. Revisiting that space, Amrit discovers why these three artists have set aside their rising solo careers to unite into a group that LA Mag has listed as one of the next bands to watch from LA. After demonstrating to Amrit how they compose their unique harmonies, the JEMS take to the Skyline Stage high above Downtown Los Angeles for an exclusive performance.
- In Episode 314, we look at reworked fashion and preservation, a South LA woman's impact on her community and an orchestra using QR codes to bring music to the public. Rework, produced by Kamryn Gaskin, brings back nostalgia with characters who are committed to bringing old items to new life, through preservation and reworked fashion. The Wonder Woman of Watts, produced by Amy Altman, introduces us to Desiree Edwards, who owns Watts Coffee House. In this neighborhood restaurant, she does a lot more than just serve pancakes, she's bringing her community together. And finally, ROCO on the Go, produced by Elizabeth Barineau, looks at Houston-based orchestra who used innovative technology and local art to make sure that music didn't stop during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In Episode 315, Impact explores various facets of humanity. In The Hunt for Indigenous Life, produced by Annie Wei, we go deep into the mountains of Taiwan to learn about indigenous tribes. In Asian Discrimination, produced by Robert Acosta, we explore the rise of anti-Asian hate in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. And in A Balancing Act, produced by JP Dabu, we meet single parents who are navigating the home life while trying to earn their college degrees.
- In Episode 316, we emphasize the importance of water. In Oil in Eden, produced by Jonathan Horowitz, we look at ways that oil wastewater is being treated to supply water for some farms in California. In The Kelp Initiative, produced by Colin Taylor, we follow scientists who are exploring how a common ocean plant might be useful for combating climate change. And in Breathtaking, produced by Savannah Welch, we meet competitive freedivers who push themselves to their limits with each dive down.
- Impact Episode 103 profiles a family divided by borders, an artist keeping an ancient craft alive, and a mother teaching her child to communicate through technology. La Guerra, produced by Erin Ramirez, Eliana Velasco and Jillian Littleton, chronicles a family's struggles, as they're separated by U.S. immigration policy. Three sisters who are left behind, give us their perspectives on holding the family together. The Art of Michoacan, produced by Jasmine Espy, features an old world folk art, deeply rooted in Mexican tradition. In this documentary short, we meet a craftsman in Los Angeles who is keeping this ancient art form alive. And My Name is Maceo, produced by David McAlpine and Lexie Cook, introduces us to a young boy who cannot speak. Born with a disability, and through patience, persistence, and technology, he is slowly learning how to communicate with the world around him.
- Impact Episode 104 centers on a life transition: young students becoming young engineers, cancer patients becoming survivors, and stray animals becoming human companions. Rockets in the Projects, produced by Kate Greenberg, Damini Verma and Caleigh Wells, is about a group of at-risk youth in South Los Angeles who are part of a science education program. Their mentors are scientists, engineers, and police officers. By building rockets together, they're building bridges. Fighting Cancer, by Robert Kolanz and Kaitlin Propeck, introduces us to a football player, a reporter, a professor, and a mother, who all have something in common. They are among the one million Americans diagnosed with cancer every year. And in Forever Home, by Jenna Pittaway, we visit a woman in Central California who cares for hundreds of abandoned cats while she tries to find them homes.
- Impact Episode 105 looks at how sports can have a profound impact on people's lives. They can help develop meaningful relationships, heal old, painful wounds, and challenge stereotypes. Coach Goss, produced by Alexander Duplessis, Melody Jiang, and Nicholas Ring, focuses on a high school football coach who has been mentoring students for half a century. His tough love approach resonates, creating a loving family at home and on the field. Dance Was There, produced by Sarah Mitchell and Sarah Hansen, introduces us to a former Marine with PTSD who uses dance to cope with civilian life and heal from his past trauma. And in Breaking Barriers, produced by Kimberly Leoffler and Emily Thornburg, we meet two brave teens who are quick on their feet while busting stereotypes. One tackles dance, and the other just tackles.
- In Impact Episode 106, we go behind the scenes of a star-studded high school basketball team, learn a new theory of how ancient people came to America, and visit a Los Angeles mosque that has progressive ideas about religious leadership. Break the Rim, produced by Aaron Siegel, Scott Furniss and Max Goldwasser, features some of the top high school basketball players in the country and goes behind the scenes to see what it takes to become the best. Kelp Highway, produced by Alexander Wowra, unravels a theory of how Native Americans navigated their way to North America. And Breaking Tradition, produced by Rafael Garcia, Jr. and Kailyn Norwood, explores how Islam is deeply rooted in customs passed down from previous generations, but we meet a group of women who are breaking with tradition.
- In Impact Episode 108, we spend time in a faith-based addiction center, profile a musically-inclined robot, learn a bit more about knives, and investigate Islamophobia in the United States. Sober, produced by Evan Pondel, centers around a different kind of drug rehab center. Led by Rabbi Mark Borovitz, Beit T'Shuvah is the first addiction treatment facility centered in Judaism, the 12 Steps, and psychotherapy. Dub Robot, produced by Lauren Hanano and Alejandra Rubalcava, profiles sound engineer and musician Brian Wallace shows off his time machine and introduces us to Jamaican dub music. Knives, a short produced by Samuel Osborn, introduces us to a man who has a love of sharp objects. And Islamophobia, produced by Kiran Alvi, Sabrina Elfarra, and Asim Bharwani, gives perspective to this complex and harrowing issue through an unlikely friendship.
- In Impact Episode 107, we meet the family of a disabled young woman who is entering adulthood, visit a conservation center that protects an endangered species of primates, and talk to a family cultivating a small farm in urban Los Angeles. In Kendall, produced by Caitlyn Hines, we meet a southern California family who faces long-term care decisions for their disabled family member, Kendall. Nearly 5 million adults in the United States have intellectual or developmental disabilities, and 75% of them are cared for by their families. In The Gibbon Center, produced by Max Schwartz and Rachel Scott, we visit a conservation center that promotes the study and care of gibbons through public education and habitat preservation. And in Urban Farming, produced by Ana Luisa Gonzalez, we visit a small farm, just three miles from downtown Los Angeles. The Flores family shows us that sustainability is possible by farming in a densely populated urban setting.
- In Impact Episode 109, we hear harrowing tales from World War II, explore the arts through ancient traditions and modern practices, and venture through downtown Los Angeles to witness a historic revitalization effort. Survival, produced by Michael Green, uncovers a piece of his family's history through the lens of his own grandparents. Bernie and Adele Green tell us their stories of survival through one of the greatest atrocities in human history, the Holocaust. Kendo, produced by Samuel Osborn, takes a look at the ancient martial art and how Japanese-Americans are keeping old world traditions alive through new generations. Charlotte, a documentary short produced by James Cutchin, showcases a French-born artist who has paved her own path in the City of Angels. And Revitalizing Broadway, produced by Vanessa Okoth-Obbo, takes a look at the ongoing revitalization efforts in downtown Los Angeles. While the luster of Broadway has faded since the early 20th century, there are projects underway to restore some of its glory.
- In Impact Episode 110, we head to Las Vegas to spend time with drag queens and bodybuilders. Then later in the show, we take part in a bizarre movie-going experience. The Other Side of Drag, produced by Sean Patrick Lewis, Andrea Kowalchik, and Nicole Fukuoka, takes us beyond the wigs and the makeup and into the world of drag queens. These men are often stigmatized for their lifestyles, but they find solace in dressing and performing as women. Female Bodybuilder, produced by Tallie Johnson, enters the competitive world of bodybuilding, with our guide, a 65-year-old woman named Ruby Pikes. Ruby may be older than most of her peers, but she is certainly giving them a run for their money. And Rocky Horror Picture Show, produced by Xin Li and Casey Prottas, showcases a diverse group of performers who put an odd spin on an iconic film. At the Nuart Theater in Los Angeles, The Rocky Horror Picture Show becomes the nexus of a musical and a film, creating an immersive experience for the audience.
- In Impact Episode 111, we explore the spirit of human perseverance in the face of tragedy here and abroad. Home in the Heart, produced by Ben Mohay, shows how a Hungarian scouting program is keeping heritage alive for generations to come. America is home to many immigrants who seek refuge during times of conflict, and in the 1960s, Los Angeles welcomed a Hungarian community that is an important part of our culture. Ojai Fires, produced by Samuel Ribakoff, introduces us to Ojai, California, one of the communities devastated by fire in recent years. Our story shows that compassion and resilience have helped this small town where so many lost their homes. Between climate change, people living closer to nature, and man-made factors, California has seen a significant increase in wildfires.
- In Impact Episode 112 we embark on a different kind of quest through L.A. We meet a network of budding DJs, a fiercely independent musician, and people committed to growing their own produce in the heart of our city. Crossfade, produced by Bruno Correa, follows several young DJs as they navigate the Los Angeles nightclub scene. Do It Herself, produced by Julia Gibson, introduces us to Taleen Kali, an independent artist trying to break into the music industry on her own. And in Urban Gardening, produced by Priyadarshini Sen, we meet a young family and a local organization that are examples of how city dwellers can get in on the farming act.
- In Impact Episode 113, we go to an equestrian center whose mission is connecting people to horses, and then we take a look at immigration policy in the U.S. through the story of man formerly detained by ICE. Rose Bowl Riders, produced by Wulan Kenjiahan, we meet the organization that has spent over 60 years promoting greater access to horses for families in Pasadena.Nestled at the foot of the historic Arroyo Seco and Angeles National Forest, Rose Bowl Riders provides a venue for skilled equestrian riders to compete in exhibitions and bond with horses. The Waiting Game, produced by Amber Bragdon and Joshua Cohen, follows a former detainee as he tells of his dream to build a life in California, only, his dreams were shattered when he was held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, one of the most controversial immigrant holding facilities.
- In Impact Episode 114, we discover what it truly means to persevere from a paralympic athlete, how learning is a challenge for one woman in and out of the classroom, and how an off-hand joke turned into a blossoming business. In Paralympics, produced by Victoria Berggren and Chanele Czopp, we meet a US Paralympic athlete who overcomes multiple setbacks as he trains to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. In Read My Voice, produced by Chinwai Christy Wong, we meet a hearing-impaired woman from China who speaks three languages but hearing is a challenge for her. We follow along as she decides to take on a new language, American Sign Language. All Flavor No Grease, produced by JT Arowosaye, Aziza Kasumov and Sanika Bhargaw, takes us to the streets of Watts, California to see a new food truck. All Flavor No Grease was founded by Keith Garrett after a friend joked that he should start selling tacos. Now, it's one of the most bustling taco trucks around.
- In Impact Episode 115, we go inside an organization that uses music to help seniors with dementia, talk to car enthusiasts embracing the culture of low-riding, and visit a growing cohort within the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Spoiler alert, they're not men. Memory of Music, produced by Alejandra Ramos, focuses on the effects that music, especially singing, can have on people with dementia. Our story introduces us to an organization that has a music therapy program. Slow and Low, produced by Helen Arase, explores the subculture of low-riding. And Female Firefighters, produced by Sarah McGrew, we meet pioneering women who are joining the ranks at the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Fewer than 5% are on the job now, but that number is growing.
- In Impact Episode 201, we spend time at an addiction-recovery center, open the Impact archives for a story about Freeganism, and meet a gardener who's turning empty lots into community food sources. Road to Hope, produced by Brittany Hope, Taylor Edghill and Garrett Schwartz, sheds light on a supportive sisterhood and a willingness to change. These principles are part of what's expected inside a place called The Hope House, a live-in rehabilitation program for women dealing with alcoholism and drug addiction. Freeganism features activists who hunt for food waste, where their efforts center on dumpster diving. And in Master Gardener, produced by Emily Fuller, we meet a man who turns unused dirt lots in Los Angeles into plentiful gardens. His dream is to transform the byproducts of urban sprawl into food sources for a community network.
- In Impact Episode 202, we explore diverse communities across southern California through change-making individuals. We meet an Armenian veteran who fights for LGBTQ equality, a trans woman standing up against hate crimes, and a Haitian immigrant with "temporary status" in the United States. Embracing Community, produced by Asligul Armagan, Sanaya Chandar and Ketaki Sharma, explores the intersection between modern and traditional cultures as a mother and her son work toward acceptance of his identity as both an LGBTQ individual and an Armenian. In I Am Chandi, produced by Tarangini Ruff, Aziza Kasumov and Dani Endlich, we meet an HIV-prevention activist who is standing up for herself and her community to put a stop to these hate crimes. And in Temporary Status, produced by Lauren Floyd, we explore the opportunities and the disadvantages that some Haitian immigrants experience while living under the Temporary Protected Status system.
- In Impact Episode 203, we explore a south Los Angeles high school football team bringing hope to the community, the deep bonds of lowrider bike culture, and a rapper whose music is preserving and passing on an ancient language. Football, produced by Keith Demolder, is a sport that fosters a special connection between family, friends, and fans. At Manual Arts High School, that bond is something even greater. This team gives young men an opportunity to overcome the everyday struggles they encounter in their community. Lowrider Bikes, produced by Jocelyn Woods and William Nguyen, dives into the culture and the skill interwoven into the artform. Members of the low-rider community break down stereotypes and give us a look into how their creative expression is grounded in their family roots. And in Trilingual Rapper, produced by Claudia Buccio, we meet a trilingual musician who works to preserve his native culture by rapping in English, Spanish, and the ancient language Mixtec.
- In Impact Episode 204, we meet an artist who has turned his disillusionment into beauty, give the next generation a platform to talk about social media platforms, and follow a hair stylist who cuts hair for the homeless when he's not cutting hair for celebrities. Randyland, produced by Erica Feldfeber and Daniela Silva, we meet the Randy behind the large assemblage of colored glass bottles looming over Echo Park. That sculpture is called "Phantasma Gloria", and it only exists in a place called Randyland. In Lost Generation, produced by Sophia Kim and Mason Leib, we spend time with a group of high school students who, like their peers, are steeped in social media day in and day out. They speak candidly about its effects on them. And in Beyond the Cut, produced by Rachel Sherman, we meet a man who's using his personal experience with addiction and homelessness, and his stylist qualifications, to serve the homeless population of LA.
- In Impact Episode 205, we meet three Asian-American artists working toward their dreams that are often against their parents' expectations, and we enter the world of doulas, women who help pregnant women through the birth process. In A Doula in the Room, produced by Arlissa Norman, we meet a man who lost his wife during childbirth, and we learn about doulas, women who are helping to solve this problem. The Centers for Disease Control has said that there is a higher risk of mortality during childbirth for black women and Native Americans. And in 626 Creatives, produced by Denise Chan, we meet three Asian-Americans who are pursuing their dream careers in the arts. And they came from the San Gabriel Valley, area code 626.
- In Impact Episode 206, we follow the struggles of street vendors in Los Angeles and see that brewing beer doesn't always require a brewery. In Street Vendors, produced by Emily Fuller, we meet Danny and Merced, two vendors in Los Angeles. We see what it takes for them to do their work within L.A.'s regulatory environment. In South Central Brewing, produced by Jordan Winters, we follow three craft beer lovers as they strive to create a taste of South Los Angeles through the artform of homebrewing.
- In Impact Episode 207, we have three stories about some creative artisans. We meet violin makers, a man working to keep traditional music instruments alive, and some graffiti artists who talk about their art. Violin Maker, produced by Jiahui Lin, follows two violin makers who share their love for the instrument, and their process of how they are preserving an old world craft. In Ancient Sounds, produced by Yingjie Wang, we meet an interesting character, a self-taught artist who brings us some of the sounds of ancient Mexico with instruments that he creates and plays. And Freehand Graffiti, produced by Claire Heddles, introduces some graffiti artists from the past whose works have become part of the iconic art look of Los Angeles.
- Impact Episode 208 features people fighting against stereotypes to be able to succeed in their field. We meet women breaking into stand-up comedy, and high school students following their passion for tap dance. Funny as a Woman, produced by Yaman Wen, follows a group of Asian women meeting the challenge of being in a male dominated industry. And in Winging It, produced by Gabrielle Gonta, a group of high schoolers prepare for a national dance competition. Join us as we dive into the world of tap dancing.
- In Impact Episode 208, southern California is a backdrop for stories about community art and athletics. We watch a high-tech team bring a futuristic 60 ton sculpture back to life, we meet people who create art from trash, and then we turn our lens to a game of pickup basketball. Triforium, produced by Chuhan Jie, introduces us to an unusual sculpture in downtown Los Angeles. When artist Joseph Young designed the Triforium sculpture in the 1970's, the technology required to completely fulfill his vision didn't yet exist. Today, however, thanks to an effort known as The Triforium Project, the sixty-foot high musical installation is getting a second chance to inspire awe. Zero Waste Art, produced by Alexandra Chan, we meet up with some artists who are doing their part to address the fact that the U.S. is expected to run out of room in landfills by 2036. And in Pickup Basketball, produced by Jocelyn Woods and William Nguyen, we go between Fairfax and LaBrea, where there's a community basketball court at Pan Pacific Park. On weekend mornings you can find neighborhood players who have staked their claim to the courts for an ongoing game of pickup basketball.