PBS American Portrait

Episode 3 Preview

Preview: Episode 3 | 30s

In the third episode of PBS American Portrait, people across America film themselves as they try to preserve or change traditions in their lives and communities. From struggles to protect culture to eliminating toxic legacies, it’s an intimate look at the practices we’ve inherited and the ones we’ll pass on.

Aired: 01/19/21 | Rating: NR

Funding for PBS American Portrait provided by Anne Ray Foundation, Target, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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