documentaries

The Forgotten War: Iowans In Korea

The Forgotten War: Iowans In Korea

Jun 22, 2020
57 min
Between 1950 and 1953, nearly 1.8 million soldiers from 21 nations fought side-by-side in a combat zone smaller than the states of Iowa and Missouri combined. During the conflict, 33,000 Americans, including 508 Iowans, lost their lives. But there was more to the conflict than just numbers. Lives were changed forever. Some never recovered. Fighting ended in 1953 with a cease fire, and while a few...
Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women

Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women

Apr 23, 2020
57 min
The compelling story of Iowa suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt, who devoted most of her life to the expansion of women’s rights nationwide and around the world, and is recognized as one of the key leaders of the American women’s suffrage movement. Her political strategies and organizational skills led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution 100 years ago on August 18, 1920.
Iowa Land and Sky: The Mississippi River

Iowa Land and Sky: The Mississippi River | Full Program

May 1, 2019
27 min
Explore the eastern border of Iowa along the Mississippi River including dramatic aerial cinematography, peregrine falcon restoration and river commerce.
Iowa Land and Sky: Iowa Cities, Towns And Waterways

Iowa Land and Sky: Iowa Cities, Towns And Waterways | Full Program

May 8, 2019
27 min
Explore how Iowa's largest cities and smallest towns are often defined by waterways, flooding and environmental challenges in the 21st century.
Iowa Land and Sky: Loess Hills And Prairies

Iowa Land and Sky: Loess Hills And Prairies | Full Program

Apr 24, 2019
27 min
Journey from the prairies of central Iowa to the Loess Hills on our state's western rim to experience the scenic vistas, geologic history and environmental challenges facing these landforms.
Tradition And Valor: The Story Continues | Interview

Tradition And Valor: The Story Continues | Interview

Feb 19, 2019
20 min
Tradition And Valor: The Story Continues

Tradition And Valor: The Story Continues

Feb 19, 2019
65 min
In this documentary, which is a supplement to Tradition and Valor, the late Robert Morris explores more African-Americans who made a difference in Iowa's history.
George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life

George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life

Apr 30, 2018
56 min
While George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions, time has reduced him to the man who did something with peanuts. This documentary uncovers Carver's complexities and reveals the full impact of his life and work.
Soldiers in Vietnam

Iowans Remember Vietnam

May 18, 2015
60 Min
Learn about one of the most turbulent times in American history from the perspective of those who were there. Iowans Remember Vietnam counts the cost of an often misunderstood conflict, in which 115,000 Iowans served their country and 859 made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jackson Pollock's Mural: The Story Of A Modern Masterpiece

Jackson Pollock's Mural: The Story Of A Modern Masterpiece

Sep 12, 2016
58 min
The truths and the myths surrounding the "Mural" painting that Pollock created in 1943 are explored.