Women's Month 2024

Alabama Public Television is celebrating Women’s History Month with PBS and PBS LearningMedia. Join us for premieres and influential stories of powerful women from Alabama and beyond. Watch these premieres live on APT and stream our collection on the free PBS App.

Playing This Month

Below are some films and shows premiering this month to honor the impact women have had on the world. You can watch them live on APT broadcast or via livestream. View the schedule here.

Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name

PREMIERING MARCH 16 at 8:00PM

Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name

Celebrate the legendary performers and their decades-long careers and partnership.

PREMIERES MARCH 19 at 4:00PM

Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter

The inspirational story of a trailblazing woman — journalist, White House official, author, humorist, political activist, and feminist leader — Liz Carpenter.

PREMIERES MARCH 21 at 8:30PM

Great Performances at the Met: Grounded Trailer

Follow a fighter pilot who operates a drone in a high-tech world battling both war and motherhood.

Marie Antoinette

PREMIERING MARCH 23 at 9:00PM

Season trailer

Disastrous consequences loom for Marie Antoinette and Louis as the revolt rumbles on.

Lucy Worsley Investigates

PREMIERING MARCH 24 at 3:00PM

Bloody Mary: The first woman to be crowned Queen

A coronation designed for Kings, presented some problems for the first Queen.

Independent Lens

PREMIERING MARCH 24 at 9:00PM

Trailer | Home Court

The coming-of-age story and rise of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy.

Call the Midwife

SEASON PREMIERE MARCH 30 at 7:00PM

Season 14 Preview

The midwives enter the 1970s, which brings with it new challenges for Nonnatus House.

PREMIERES MARCH 31 at 10:00PM

Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale

The story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (also known as the Six-Triple-Eight), a group of 824 women who served in the Women’s Army Corps.

Streaming Now

The following shows and films will be airing live on APT, but you can stream them now on the PBS App.

Alabama Public Television Presents

Women of True Grit: Women of NASA

Meet three women leading the Artemis moon program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy

Celebrate the enigmatic cellist whose career was cruelly curtailed by multiple sclerosis at age 28.

American Experience

Fly with Me

The lively but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.

Women of World War II: The Untold Stories

Meet the women who were the “secret weapon” that won the war and changed the world in the process.

In Their Own Words

Princess Diana

Explore how Princess Diana evolved into one of the most impactful icons of our time.

Alabama Public Television Presents

Big Mama Thornton: Alabama Kid

A documentary featuring legendary blues singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.

Her War, Her Story: World War II

The story of women in history’s most violent conflict, told by those who served.

photo of Minnie Pearl in front of a mic at the Grand Ole Opry

Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl

The life and work of Sarah Cannon, aka iconic country music comedian Minnie Pearl.

Coronation Girls

Girls who witnessed the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth now, helping each other in old age.

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.

Helen Keller

Celebrating Helen Keller in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Zora Neale Hurston

Did you know this Alabama-born writer was also an influential anthropologist considered to be the first African-American female filmmaker?

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 the remote area of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, descendants of enslaved people endured hardship and extreme poverty for generations.

Ivy Green: Helen Keller's Birthplace

Visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller, in this episode of Yellowhammer History Hunt.

MONOGRAPH

Monograph is a docu-series highlighting Alabama’s rich tapestry of creative works and artistic endeavors. The series embraces a multitude of disciplines and human identities, showcasing voices both inside and outside the traditional arts. View all episodes here.