Videos to Peruse for February 18, 2020 Board meeting
Showcase: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6798539
Programming: see below
Hello! Here are some television highlights coming to WPSU-TV in the next couple of weeks. Private links are provided below each program description. I hope you enjoy these previews. ~ Jeff Hughes, Director of Broadcasting
FRONTLINE: Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos (3:00 trailer)
Tuesday February 18 at 9:00 PM
Jeff Bezos is not only one of the richest men in the world, he has built a business empire that is without precedent in the history of American capitalism. His power to shape everything from the future of work to the future of commerce to the future of technology is unrivaled.
As politicians and regulators around the world start to consider the global impact of Amazon — and how to rein in Bezos’ power — FRONTLINE investigates how he executed a plan to build one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world.
https://vimeo.com/392050794/7250f477b5
Why We Dance: The Story of THON (1:00 Promo)
Thursday February 20 at 8:00 PM
THON 2020 kicks off on February 21. Why We Dance: The Story of THON is a WPSU original documentary project that chronicles the student-run philanthropy, THON, and the children, families, and students who are changed by their experience
AMERICAN MASTERS – Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (:30 promo)
Tuesday February 25 at 9:00 PM
From American Masters, the PBS award-winning biography series that celebrates our arts and culture, we present the broadcast premiere of award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s deep dive into the world of a beloved musical giant. American Masters — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, part of our Black History Month special programming.
A visionary known for his restless aesthetic, Davis is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, influential and respected figures in music. With full access to the Miles Davis Estate, the film features never-before-seen footage, including studio outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos and new interviews.
https://vimeo.com/392051299/4c346aade3
Midsomer Murders – WPSU Series Premiere! – Saturday, February 29 at 8:00pm
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton’s detective chief investigator John Barnaby and his detective sergeant Benjamin Jones investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the seemingly idyllic county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many celebrity appearances.
https://vimeo.com/392053249/991755467c
Secret Life of Farm Animals (:30 promo)
Wednesday March 4 at 8:00 PM
Coming to WPSU from the BBC is a magical new series that will change the way we look at farm animals forever. Meet the sheep who thinks he’s a dog, the lonely goose who’s in love with his own reflection and the cows who love music. Each episode is set against the backdrop of a farming season and follows the birth and development of one animal character – a lamb, a calf and a piglet. Along the way the series meets a whole supporting cast of animals – from harvest mice to ducklings. Full of extraordinary revelations and heart-warming stories, this enchanting series shines a light on a hidden world that has been virtually overlooked. Until now.
https://vimeo.com/392051135/d6d3253bc9
MASTERPIECE – World On Fire
Sundays, April 5 – May 17, 2020, 9:00 p.m. ET on WPSU-TV
“World on Fire” is an adrenalized, emotionally gripping and resonant World War II drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in five countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives. Set in Britain, Poland, France, Germany and the United States, the events of the seven-hour series take place during the first year of the war.
https://vimeo.com/392056620/bd7797a225