FRONTLINE Short Docs
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Small documentaries. Big stories. Told boldly with zero misinformation. FRONTLINE Short Docs is a new series by PBS’ trusted source for investigative journalism and documentaries.
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Episodes
Escaping the Camp Fire
She escaped the deadliest and most destructive fire in California’s history – but not all of her family would make it out. This is 21-year-old Jordan Huff’s story of loss, love and survival in the face of a record-breaking wildfire.
Educational materials for this episodeThe Fight Against Voter Suppression (A Brief History)
Are you heading to the polls this fall for the first time – and worried about whether your vote will count? Here’s a brief history of voting rights in America, and the impact voter disenfranchisement has had on Black voters in particular.
Educational materials for this episodeSasha & Sonia: A Russian Love Story
An artist posted anti-war stickers in a Russian grocery store–and now faces up to 10 years in prison. Her girlfriend is fighting for her release. This is their story.
Educational materials for this episodeAbout the Series
In the pilot season, the 5- to 10-minute mini-documentaries tell stories of a girl’s escape from a wildfire, a young artist facing imprisonment in Russia for protesting the war in Ukraine, how Black people’s right to vote has been suppressed in the U.S. over the years and — a lifetime later — the enduring reflections of some of the last people to survive the Holocaust as teenagers. These pocket-sized documentaries feature the personal stories and experiences of young adults, about the critical issues shaping our world today.
Get the news and cut through the noise with FRONTLINE Short Docs, available on YouTube and also PBS LearningMedia, with materials for use by teachers and students starting October 15.
For Educators
Teachers, are you interested in using FRONTLINE Short Docs in the classroom?
Visit PBS LearningMedia to find educational materials including Teaching Tips, Independent Student Activities, and Background Readings that contextualize media and support student learning. These impactful short documentaries for younger viewers, featuring the personal stories and experiences of young adults, are perfect for bringing FRONTLINE and issues of the day into your classroom.
FRONTLINE Short Docs is generously funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and Laura DeBonis and Scott Nathan.
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