NEW SEASON BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER

There is something for everyone in the schedule coming to Alabama Public Television this fall, from nature documentaries and British drama to Alabama arts and the American Revolution.

In September, Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect explores the life and legacy of America’s first African American Supreme Court Justice – the only Justice more famous for what he did before he became a Justice. Last year’s popular Big Cats 24/7 returns for a second season, returning to the wild Okavango Delta to follow the extraordinary lives of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan examines the impact of climate change on sacred places around the world. And the five-part series NOVA – Human traces the surprising story of human origins with remarkable new fossil evidence, modern DNA sequencing, and other cutting-edge scientific tools.

Our original series Monograph premieres a brand new season in October, exploring Alabama’s rich tapestry of creative works and artistic endeavors. Coverage embraces a multitude of disciplines and human identities, showcasing voices both inside and outside the traditional arts framework to honor the cultural vibrancy of our state. MASTERPIECE premieres two new series in October: Maigret and The Gold.

In November, as we build up to a year long celebration of America’s 250th birthday, you won’t want to miss Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. The 12-hour documentary series directed by Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down.

Of course, I’ll be sharing more details about all these programs in the coming weeks and months in the ENEWS. Right now, I’d just like to leave you with the important reminder that ALL of these programs now rely on viewer contributions more than ever before. All the programs you’ve seen that say “Made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting” won’t have that support anymore. It will now be entirely up to “Viewers Like You.” THANK YOU for all that you do.

Mike McKenzie
Director of Programming and Public Information

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