MPT recognizes the importance of local and independent filmmakers and their unique ability to capture truths about the world with artistic integrity, intelligence, and balance. MPT supports these artists and gives viewers access to their voices and viewpoints. These producers' programs provide viewers with a better understanding of the world, an open door to the arts, and actionable information to improve their daily lives.

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Smile for the Dead

Sunday, October 19th @ 4:00 PM (MPT-HD premiere) & 11:00 PM; Friday, October 31st @ 8:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

In 1860's Boston, William Mumler was known as the "Man Who Captured Lincoln' s Ghost on Camera."  He became famous and quite wealthy for taking "spirit photographs" - portraits in which the subject's dead relatives would magically appear. Mumler made international headlines when he was arrested for defrauding the public. Shockingly, he won the trial because experts could not figure out exactly how he created these supernatural photographs. Watch as filmmaker and photographer Hamilton Ward embarks on a new investigation into exactly how Mumler did these magical portraits - or maybe they were REAL?

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas, Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity

Ep. 501 (Let Food Be Thy Medicine) - Thursday, October 23th @ 7:00 PM (MPT-HD premiere); Friday, October 24th @ 4:00 PM

Ep. 502 (Changing the Geography of the Dinner Plate) -  Thursday, October 30th @ 7:00 PM; Friday, October 31st @ 4:00 PM

Season 5 of MY GREEK TABLE WITH DIANE KOCHILAS invites viewers to discover the secrets of living well through food, tradition, and the wisdom of longevity. Shot in her Athens kitchen and showcasing a few key places in Greece, Diane presents affordable, delicious, and healthy recipes and explores how the Greek approach of community, daily rituals, and the joy of good food can help everyone thrive.

Food, Fiber & the Female Farmer

Sunday, October 5th @ 6:00 PM

Going back to the horse-and-buggy days, to becoming the leading industry in the state, agriculture has always been prominent in the Old Line State. "Food, Fiber, & the Female Farmer" is a documentary capturing the work of a group of six extraordinary women from Maryland, preserving and sustaining food sources and applying best agricultural practices.

Forager

Sunday, October 5th @ 6:30 PM

James Beard semi-finalist Chef Chris Amendola is a creative force in the Baltimore restaurant world, known for using foraging and seasonal-only items to create culinary brilliance. But in his teen years, he took a darker path which led to addiction and homelessness. Later, when he finally got his restaurant up and running, Covid-19 caused the mandatory shutdown.This documentary is a story of seeking, resolve, and how a true passion can save one's life.

PTSD9-1-1

Monday, October 13th @ 9:00 PM; Tuesday, October 14th @ 1:30 AM

First responders are normal, average human beings who have chosen to work in professions that require above average heroism, fortitude, and resolve. They see and experience things that most of us can't even imagine, yet maintain a high level of dignity and professionalism.  However repeated exposure to these experiences can cause compound  post-traumatic stress injuries and disorders. This film follows the stories of three such first responders living with PTSD and explores the need for better systemic support and treatment options.

Pop's Old Place

Sunday, October 19th @ 7:30 PM

Welcome to Pop's Old Place on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where Darlene Goehringer, on the land her family has farmed since 1909, affords a glimpse into the possibilities of eating well while restoring the planet. Follow Darlene and her animals through the cycle of the year as they illustrate the importance of pasture-grazing to improve the soil, raising healthy animals, and reducing runoff.

Keeper of the Flame

Saturday, October 4th @ 9:30 PM; Sunday, October 5th @ 1:30 AM

KEEPER OF THE FLAME follows the life and work of human rights activist Jack Healey. Working for a decade as the director of Amnesty International USA, Healey played a major role in bringing human rights awareness to a televised national and international audience through the fusing of popular music and activism, collaborating with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Sting, and Wynton Marsalis. Tracking Healey's activism back to the civil rights movement, the film lays the groundwork for his lifelong commitment to advocating for human rights. Learning from and working with mentors Dick Gregory, Fannie Lou Hamer, Father James Groppi, and John Lewis, Healey's activist spirit has continued and strengthened through the decades.