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Special | 15m 54s | In Detroit, a fragile safety net serves the vulnerable. Dean Carpenter's death before COVID-19 left (15m 54s)
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Special | 1h 26m 45s | Follow a man’s journey to save and restore a historic movie theater in Marquette. (1h 26m 45s)
Sparking Hope: The Power of Improv
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Special | 26m 45s | See how Drama Club's improv sparks hope for incarcerated youth at Rikers Island and across NYC. (26m 45s)
Special | 56m 49s | How the Detroit riverfront was transformed into a national award-winning and beloved waterfront (56m 49s)
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Special | 27m 47s | The story of The School at Marygrove's spirited first class. (27m 47s)
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Special | 57m 27s | See the lives of those who care for our loved ones as they transition to hospice care (57m 27s)
Supporting Michigan Learners Toward Excellence in Reading
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Special | 26m 26s | The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest explores reading for early learners. (26m 26s)
Orchestra Hall – A Centennial Celebration
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Special | 56m 52s | Looking at Orchestra Hall on Woodward Avenue, and the many years of its history. (56m 52s)
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Special | 26m 46s | The heartwarming of story of a son’s reunion with his father who is a Vietnam veteran. (26m 46s)
George Riley: Legend of the Hunt
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Special | 25m | George Riley: Legend of the Hunt (25m)
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Special | 29m 31s | "Detroit Jazz City" shares the stories of Detroiters. (29m 31s)
Saving Lives: We Can't Wait Any Longer
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Special | 56m 46s | What schools and our education system can do to help students struggling with depression. (56m 46s)
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Special | 56m 51s | Visit the history, landmarks and natural beauty of Michigan’s famous island. (56m 51s)
Making It: Latino Students' Pathways to College
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Special | 27m | A documentary on college pathways for Latino students (27m)
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Special | 37m 40s | When I'm 65's Easy Money gives real people answers to real problems, no matter their age. (37m 40s)
Saving the Willow Run Bomber Plant
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Special | 20m 58s | Saving the Willow Run Bomber Plant (20m 58s)
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Special | 35m 2s | Detroit Designs the World features sites from the National Registered Historic Places list (35m 2s)
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Special | 26m 46s | Detroit Public Television presents 'State of Teacher Preparation'. (26m 46s)
Pathways to Prison: A One Detroit Special Report
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Special | 56m 45s | Detroit Public TV's One Detroit team explores the forces leading to imprisonment. (56m 45s)
Pioneer Family on Van Hoosen Farm
Special | 1h 59m 6s | The survival story of the Van Hoosen farm in Rochester Hills, Michigan. (1h 59m 6s)
Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur | Dream On
Special | 1m 43s | Yusef Shakur shares his transformative journey from gang member to community builder. (1m 43s)
Special | 7m 9s | Transitions to Success is a national program that redefines the way we view poverty. (7m 9s)
J.P. McCarthy - The Voice of Detroit
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Special | 56m 27s | Hour-long documentary that tells the story of local radio legend J.P. McCarthy. (56m 27s)
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Special | 56m 46s | Get safely to retirement with DPTV's "When I'm 65." (56m 46s)
One Detroit Initiative - Press Conference
Special | 26m 56s | A partnership with The Detroit Historical Society that allows us to expand our coverage. (26m 56s)
Special | 5m 24s | A new approach to controlling White-Nose Syndrome. (5m 24s)
Detroit Art City: The Detroit Institute of Arts Story
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Special | 1h 32m 40s | Taking viewers behind the scenes of the institution at the center of Detroit’s bankruptcy. (1h 32m 40s)
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