Women's History Month
Alabama Public Television is celebrating Women’s History Month, from common everyday issues to national revolutions. We’ve collected stories that showcase the innovation, resilience, and determination of women across genres and backgrounds. Watch the many premieres live on APT and stream our collection on the free PBS App.
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Playing This Month
Below are films and shows broadcasting this month to honor Women’s History Month. You can watch live on the APT broadcast or via our livestream. View the schedule here.
Everything Airing on APT to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Check out our March lineup, including multiple new premieres from Independent Lens, American Masters and more.
Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House
Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Keep Quiet and Forgive
One woman exposes abuse within Amish communities and helps survivors find the strength to speak out.
Alabama Public Television Presents
Women of True Grit: First Ladies
Former Alabama first ladies Marsha Folsom and Patsy Riley on overcoming challenges.
Alabama Public Television Presents
November 16, 2022
Women of True Grit: Women of NASA
Meet three women leading the Artemis moon program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
Alabama Public Television Presents
January 22, 2025
Big Mama Thornton: Alabama Kid
A documentary featuring legendary blues singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.
Alabama Public Television Presents
Kathryn: Story of a Teller
The story of pioneering female journalist and ``the queen of storytellers`` Kathryn Windham.
Alabama Public Television Presents
Women of True Grit
Dr. Bobbie Knight of Miles College and Dr. Kimberly Robinson of US Space and Rocket Center
Alabama Public Television Documentaries
Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend
Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend explores the extraordinary lives, inspirations, and history of these Alabama artists.
They Dared!
Alabama Public Television presents They Dared!, a digital series celebrating strong and determined Alabama women whose daring left an indelible mark on history. View all episodes here.
Juliette Hampton Morgan
Juliette Hampton Morgan was born in Montgomery in 1914 and used her white privilege to challenge racism and support civil rights for all.
Adella Hunt Logan
Adella Hunt Logan was an African American activist, educator and suffragist. She saw universal suffrage as the path to universal education and social equity.
Evelyn Daniel Anderson
Evelyn Daniel Anderson followed her passion of teaching even though it was illegal for people with disabilities to be hired to teach in Alabama.
Lilly Ledbetter
After receiving an anonymous note revealing she'd been paid thousands less per year than her male counterparts, Ledbetter hasn't stopped fighting for fair pay for women.
Yellowhammer History Hunt
Yellowhammer History Hunt takes students grades 3 – 5 on a journey through Alabama’s past, exploring the places and people that define Alabama today. This digital series is aligned with Alabama State Department of Education standards for 4th graders learning about state history but may also be useful for older and younger students. Each video in the series includes a selection of educational activities and resources to use in the classroom or at home found here.
Gee’s Bend Quilts & Michelle Obama's Dress
In Gee’s Bend, descendants of enslaved people endured extreme poverty for generations, but today, the quilts they made out of necessity are recognized as fine art.
Ivy Green: Helen Keller's Birthplace
After losing her sight and hearing as a child, Helen became a renowned writer and activist who traveled the world to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Edy Aguilar
Piñata maker and multimedia artist, Edy Aguilar, in Northern Alabama.
Sarah Bell
Sarah Bell creates intuitive, woven art that captures the essence of place and season.
Aries Jo
Using art to process grief and transform it into a life of authentic joy.
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