It’s great when we have big blockbuster programs to feature on PBS Western Reserve like a new season of ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL or the latest Ken Burns’ series. But don’t miss the fascinating documentaries about interesting people and subjects you might not know about.
Where Ordinary Meets Remarkable
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Take THE MAN WHO SAVED 669 CHILDREN — Nicholas Winton thought he was a pretty ordinary fellow, a banker about to go on vacation ... until he got a phone call from a buddy asking for help. Sure, anything for a friend. That was the start of the 1938 rescue operation that got 669 children to safety in London, away from the Nazis. It was incredibly dangerous, but Mr. Winton knew it had to be done. Learn more about this ordinary yet remarkable man on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3 PM on PBS Western Reserve.
There are more than 300,000 Amish people in the US, some of whom are just down the road in Holmes County. I have to admire their commitment to the values they hold dear and their understanding that their lifestyle is not for everyone. Sort of a “live and let live” philosophy. There’s a documentary called THE AMISH DILEMMA that features three generations of Amish who decided it was time to tell their stories. They explain how and why they avoid a world of constant consumption. The filmmakers treat them with respect and let them speak for themselves. Take a look at THE AMISH DILEMMA this Monday night, at 9 PM on PBS Western Reserve.
And now for something completely different — someone who is outspoken in more ways than one. He was detained in an American detention camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. He was in a groundbreaking TV show and starred in six movies. He’s a tireless advocate for civil rights and he’s a social media giant. He’s George Takei, otherwise known as Mr. Sulu from “Star Trek.” Takei (which, as he says, rhymes with toupee) is thoughtful and he’s a hoot. See a very entertaining documentary about his life, TO BE TAKEI, anytime you want on PBS Western Reserve Passport.
Passport is an upgrade of the PBS app. It has exclusive documentaries, dramas, music specials and more. It can be yours with a PBS Western Reserve membership! To sign up, just click here and become a member. (I am — and I use Passport all the time.)
