Portraits Of America

Coach Chelle from Fallon, Nevada, breaks barriers as the first female to lead a boys' varsity team, guiding them to consecutive state championships, and redefining coaching norms. Explore her journey and celebrate her inspiring impact on and off the field.​

Discover the lifeline of 211, and its resilient operators in the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting the vulnerable to social services like food, finance, and housing.​

Emily Abrom's life changed when she sent an audition tape to Novosibirsk. Becoming the first American hired at a Russian theater, she embarked on a remarkable journey, embracing a new chapter in her life.​

Experience the inclusive spirit of a rodeo in El Reno, Oklahoma, where LGBTQ individuals compete side by side in bull riding, team roping and bronc riding. It's a reminder that rodeo is for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation.​

In 1983, Joe Pachak found North America's first mammoth rock art, dating back 14,000 years. Now, he builds life-sized animal effigies that are set ablaze in celebration of nature and the Winter Solstice.​

Officer Myra Jordan dedicates her service to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, bridging an essential communication link between them and law enforcement in Washington D.C. Dedicated and impactful, Jordan's work is changing lives for the better.​

Alaska's seafood industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is buoyed by Bristol Bay's thriving sockeye salmon. Set-netting sustains summer fishing near fish camps where locals reside, exemplifying the state's robust fishing traditions.​

Chris Dennis, an accomplished author from a small American town, opens up about his agonising journey through the devastating cycle of prescription pain medication, addiction, and jail.​​

A moving exploration of a son's desire to provide his father with a peaceful passing, challenging the norm of hospital deaths in the United States. The family endeavours to transform the end-of-life phase into a more natural experience within the comfort of their own home.​​