Vegas PBS develops and produces innovative and educational documentaries that cover a wide range of topics for and about the local Las Vegas community.
Vegas PBS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by Vegas PBS
Purchase Vegas PBS Shows by calling 702.799.1010.
The Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence
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A personal portrait exploring the emotional and physical devastation of sex trafficking. (1h 26m 51s)
#VegasStrong: Connecting During COVID-19
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A look at resources available while recognizing the 1 October third anniversary. (28m 30s)
The Showgirl: A Las Vegas Icon
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The Showgirl: A Las Vegas Icon reveals the fascinating story of the Las Vegas showgirl. (56m 46s)
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Explore the life of Rita Asfour, a Las Vegas-based visual artist. (26m 54s)
Broadway in the Hood: A Black History Month Special
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Broadway in the Hood works with amateur performers to produce “Dreamgirls." (56m 46s)
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Follow Great Basin archaeologists as they uncover clues about Paleo-Indians. (46m 8s)
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Larry Ruvo seeks to honor his father and establishes the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. (56m 51s)
50th Anniversary Vintage Program Featuring Paul Laxalt
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Real to Reel documentary on Paul Laxalt, an important figure in Nevada’s modern history. (27m 46s)
Prescription for Hope: Overcoming Nevada’s Opioid Epidemic
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Bringing awareness to the opioid epidemic and presenting solutions for recovery. (28m 32s)
#VegasStrong: Mental Health and Money
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Mental health and financial concerns in the months following One October. (28m 30s)
50th Anniversary Vintage Program Featuring Liberace
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Charles Supin interviews Liberace in this classic show from 1982. (56m 55s)
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An in-depth look at issues impacting how Las Vegas moves forward after the October 1, 2017 (26m 46s)
Remembering Vietnam: Las Vegas Veterans
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Local Vietnam vets talk about enlistment, basic training, combat and the aftermath of war. (26m 58s)
African Americans: The Las Vegas Experience
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Discover the momentous events that defined the African American experience in Las Vegas. (56m 46s)
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Dreams come true for special-needs performers in Las Vegas. (56m 51s)
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Vegas PBS' "The Test" follows the development of the atomic bomb during the mid-1950s. (56m 53s)
Sex Trafficking: It's Our Business
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A look at sex trafficking in Las Vegas, Nevada and a panel discussion on the issue. (55m 7s)
Makers III: Women in Nevada History, Into the Future
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A look at the critical role Nevada’s women have played in Nevada’s history and beyond. (28m 48s)
Makers II: Women in Nevada's History, Moving Forward
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As social issues become prominent, women move forward from 1950 to 1980. (28m 52s)
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Think of neon signs and you think of Vegas. The Neon Museum is preserving that history. (56m 49s)
Makers I: Women in Nevada History, The Groundbreakers
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In Episode 1, The Groundbreakers, we meet the pioneering women in Nevada's early days. (27m)
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Interesting stories on the role women played in the gaming industry in Las Vegas. (26m 56s)
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Interesting stories on the role women played in the gaming industry in Las Vegas. (26m 56s)
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Home energy auditors help a Las Vegas resident find out why her energy costs are rising. (26m 49s)
Las Vegas Survivors Tell Their Stories
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Six local Holocaust survivors were interviewed by nine middle school students. (57m 35s)
Las Vegans Memories of WWII Part II
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Join Las Vegas residents as they recount their experiences during WWII. (28m 17s)
Vegas PBS Celebrates 40 Years of Broadcasting
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Visions in the Desert takes viewers on a journey of Vegas PBS. (27m 59s)
Las Vegans Memories of WWII Part I
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Las Vegas residents share experiences, bringing a unique perspective to events of WWII. (26m 50s)
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Vegas PBS Documentaries is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Vegas PBS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by Vegas PBS
Purchase Vegas PBS Shows by calling 702.799.1010.