The PBS series Independent Lens shows life in Gambell, a small island village where centuries-old hunting traditions are attacked by outsiders.
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Mandisa, Grammy award-winning ‘American Idol’ alum, dead at 47
Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on “American Idol” in 2006, has died, according to a statement on her verified social media. She was 47.
‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of The Nation’ series premieres Thursday on WTTW, showing how segregation was built into foundation of real estate
“Chicago is not just a place where segregation happened, but … the intellectual and bureaucratic headquarters for … how to carry it out,” one expert said.
Column: ‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation’ on WTTW lays bare a city’s history of housing discrimination
What this series brings to the history of Chicago and social justice is a terrible clarity at a time when at least half the country refuses to accept structural racism.
‘The Jinx – Part Two’ review: A filmmaker continues his investigation into accused killer Robert Durst
A follow up to the 2015 true crime investigation “The Jinx” in which real estate heir Robert Durst was caught muttering “killed them all” into a hot mic.
Stephen Colbert will bring ‘Late Show’ to Chicago during Democratic National Convention
Colbert announced his plans during taping of Wednesday’s episode of “The Late Show.” This will be the first time Colbert has taken his show on the road.
‘Franklin’ review: Michael Douglas plays Ben Franklin in France, looking to fund the Revolution
The fledgling United States needed money and troops from France during the Revolutionary War; Ben Franklin was tasked with getting it.
Golf has a TV ratings problem — and the Masters could shine a light on why viewers are tuning out
If the Masters produces its usual stellar numbers, it could be an unmistakable sign that the PGA Tour’s ongoing rift with the upstart LIV circuit is causing more and more casual viewers to tune out.
Column: Fast fashion and retailers like Brandy Melville get documentary scrutiny
Stylist and fast fashion educator Lakyn weighs in on “Brandy Hellville” and other documentaries exploring the toxic ramifications of fast fashion
‘Diarra from Detroit’ review: Defying categorization, this new BET+ series is sardonic and self-deprecating
Created by and starring Diarra Kilpatrick, it is part comedy about impending divorce, part missing person mystery.