The Art of Willie Crockett and Virginia's Eastern Shore
Profile of Virginia Eastern Shore native artist and poet, Willie Crockett.
MPT Program Acquisitions
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Upcoming programs
Afro Blue: A Year in the Life
Airing Thursday, September 9th @ 8:00pm on MPT-HD (premiere); Friday, September 10th @ 12:30am; Saturday, September 11th @ 2:30pm
Afro Blue, Howard University's premier vocal jazz ensemble, invites you to a behind the scenes look into what it's like to be a member of this dynamic group. Join them on their 2018-2019 musical journey from auditions at the beginning of the school year, their focused and fun rehearsal process, exciting performances at multiple venues, concluding with a recording session at the end.
The Morgan Lacrosse Story
Airing Tuesday, September 7th @ 8:00pm on MPT-HD (premiere); Wednesday, September 8th @ 12:00am and 3:00am
Set against the racially turbulent 1970s, The Morgan Lacrosse Story chronicles the accomplishments of the Morgan Bears, the nation's first and only college lacrosse team at a historically black institution. The film chronicles the accomplishments of an extraordinary group of young black men and their fearless leader who took the field in a predominantly white sport.
Shaw Rising
Airing Monday, September 6th @ 8:00pm on MPT-HD (premiere); Tuesday, September 7th @ 12:00am and 3:00am
SHAW RISING is an hour-long documentary that tells the story of Shaw University and its integral place throughout American history. Despite facing vicious prejudice from in the aftermath of the Civil War, Shaw rose to become a co-educational college, a medical school, law school and divinity school. During the Civil Rights Movement, Shaw University served as the birthplace of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and continues to rise to the challenges faced by its mission today.
Shaw Rising
The resilient story of the oldest Historically Black College in the South.
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Pictures from a Hiroshima Schoolyard
Drawings by children of Hiroshima in 1947 are restored and reunited with their artists.
Gospel According To Al Green
Examination of the turbulent career of soul singer and gospel preacher Al Green.
The Falconer
A falconer endeavors to build a bird sanctuary and provide his community opportunities.
A Note to Producers
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