This Week on CPTV Passport

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Nature | Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Explore their unique abilities and intimate stories from around the world. Narrated by Paul Giamatti.
Expires November 2, 2026
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Without a Whisper: Konnón:kwe

Explore the untold story of how Indigenous women influenced the early suffragists in their fight for freedom and equality. Mohawk Clan Mother Louise Herne and Professor Sally Roesch Wagner shake the foundation of the established history of the women’s rights movement in the US joining forces to shed light on the hidden history of the influence of Haudenosaunee Women on the women’s rights movement.
Expires November 2, 2026
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America ReFramed | Kid Candidate

A viral joke video catapults Hayden Pedigo – a 24-year-old artist and musician in Amarillo, TX – into the spotlight and prompts him to make a surprise bid for city council. With his goal of upending the status quo and ousting corrupt incumbent politicians, KID CANDIDATE follows Pedigo’s unorthodox campaign while unpacking issues of race, income inequality and gentrification in small-town America.
Expires November 3, 2026
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New on Passport

Antiques Roadshow | Vintage First Finds 1

Travel back to Season 1 and learn what the series’ first treasures are worth today, including an 1895 UNC football, an 1856 Chinese export Canton fire oil, and a Jacob Hurd silver cann, ca. 1745. Which has the most dramatic value change?
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New York: A Documentary Film

Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st—one of the most dramatic, demanding and transformational periods in the city’s history. In this two-part follow-up to the landmark 8-part NEW YORK: A DOCUMENTARY FILM, witness an epic portrait of America’s largest city through decades of challenge, growth and change.
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Finding Your Roots | The Stories We Tell

Discover the unsolved mysteries behind the family stories of political organizer Donna Brazile, actor Ty Burrell and artist Kara Walker as they learn how the legacy of slavery has shaped their identities.
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Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman | Prairies: Life on the Plains

Often overlooked, North America’s prairies are among the most dynamic and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Journeying into tallgrass remnants, explorer Ariel Waldman reveals a hidden world where bison shape the land, microscopic wildlife thrive in moss and soil, and fire renews life above ground. From towering grasses to underground networks, the prairies emerge as resilient yet fragile landscapes.
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The Caverns Sessions, Season 5 | The Kyle Tuttle Band

Comfortable picking pristine Bluegrass or electric Jam Band solos, this Georgia-raised, Berklee-trained virtuoso was first acclaimed for his work with GRAMMY-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle and with Yonder Mountain’s Jeff Austin. Sonically, Tuttle has saddled success, exploring range of possibilities for his banjo and band, moving through Bluegrass to electric Funk-jams, to song-based folk numbers.
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NOVA | Knowledge Keepers

For millennia, Indigenous communities in North America have practiced a unique form of science. From navigating the featureless Arctic to building energy-efficient homes in the desert, see how cultural traditions have led to remarkable innovations.
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American Experience | Chasing the Moon: A Place Beyond the Sky

“Chasing the Moon,” a film by Robert Stone, reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort.

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POV | How to Build a Library

Shiro and Wachuka have never tackled a project like this before, but their determination to redefine what the formerly whites-only McMillan Memorial Library can be pushes them through each challenge. Their friendship gives us a glimpse into their warm personalities, and their candidness about their frustrations draws us into their journey, making us feel like we’re right there with them.

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Sing Democracy 250

Filmed in Minneapolis, “Sing Democracy 250” is a nationwide initiative commemorating America’s 250th birthday. This musical call to action reminds us that We the People must ensure our democracy is not just remembered but renewed for the next 250 years.

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Walter Presents

Classified | Season 2

Rachel tries to free two Canadian citizens detained in the Maghreb. At the same time, she is ordered to capture a French mercenary in Montreal for unknown reasons. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.
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