THIRTEEN Specials
Watch THIRTEEN Specials for the best short series and specials made here at THIRTEEN.
Episodes
From Protest to Resistance (1968) follows three veterans of the civil rights movement.
From Protest to Resistance
I'll Knock a Homer for You: Johnny Sylvester and Babe Ruth
The timeless story of Johnny Sylvester and Babe Ruth, the sick boy and the baseball legend
I'll Knock a Homer for You: Johnny Sylvester and Babe Ruth
The story of European Jews who escaped Nazi persecution to find refuge in Ecuador.
An Unknown Country
National Parks: New Yorkers' Memories
In this local documentary, New Yorkers share memories of trips to U.S. National Parks.
National Parks: New Yorkers' Memories
Ethnic New York: Desi: South Asians in New York
Desi: South Asians in New York explores the South Asian community in early-2000s NYC.
Ethnic New York: Desi: South Asians in New York
Ethnic New York: Harmony & Spirit: Chinese-Americans in New
Harmony & Spirit: Chinese-Americans in New York (2001) explores this community in NYC.
Ethnic New York: Harmony & Spirit: Chinese-Americans in New
Ethnic New York: Korean-American Spirit
Korean-American Spirit (1999) explores this specific ethnic community in New York City.
Ethnic New York: Korean-American Spirit
Ethnic New York: Dominican-American Spirit
Dominican-American Spirit (1999) explores this specific ethnic community in New York City.
Ethnic New York: Dominican-American Spirit
Ethnic New York: Nuyoricans: Puerto Ricans in New York
Nuyoricans: Puerto Ricans in New York (2002) explores this community in NYC.
Ethnic New York: Nuyoricans: Puerto Ricans in New York
Specials
In a conversation from 1966, author Philip Roth discusses his novel "Goodbye, Columbus."
USA: Writers - Philip Roth
Free at Last – Martin Luther King, Jr.
An insightful, behind-the-scenes portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his mission.
Free at Last – Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
Watch the journey of two ordinary men as they set out to follow Polo’s historic route.
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
Our Vanishing Wilderness: Of Broccoli and Pelicans
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The tragic effects that result when pesticides creep into food chains.
Our Vanishing Wilderness: Of Broccoli and Pelicans
Dorothea Lange- Part Two: The Closer for Me
From the archives, THIRTEEN presents Dorothea Lange: The Closer for Me.
Dorothea Lange- Part Two: The Closer for Me
Dorothea Lange- Part One: Under the Trees
From the archives, THIRTEEN presents Dorothea Lange: Under the Trees.
Dorothea Lange- Part One: Under the Trees
Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging
Featuring archival footage of the swing dancer/choreographer and his last interview.
Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging
American Graduate Day 2016: Hour 2
Learn how our partners are creating better learning opportunities for students.
American Graduate Day 2016: Hour 2
American Graduate Day 2016: Hour 1
Learn about mentorship and early education in this hour of American Graduate Day.
American Graduate Day 2016: Hour 1
Extras
The Photographer at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassination
Joseph Louw, a photographer on assignment for THIRTEEN, was on the scene.
The Photographer at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassination
Yosemite - National Parks: New Yorkers' Memories
Native New Yorker Justin Yu remembers his hiking trip to Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite - National Parks: New Yorkers' Memories
American Graduate Day is returning for its 5th year on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
American Graduate Day 2016
We Pledge If You’ll Pledge--THIRTEEN Gives Back Prime Time
We heard you! Fewer pledge programs. President Neal Shapiro responds to viewers.
We Pledge If You’ll Pledge--THIRTEEN Gives Back Prime Time
The Comedy Hall of Fame pays tribute to the late Joan Rivers in this new documentary.
Joan Rivers: Exit Laughing
WATCH: Groundswell Screening and Panel Discussion
On February 23, WNET hosted a screening of Groundswell, followed by a panel discussion.
WATCH: Groundswell Screening and Panel Discussion
Paula Zahn talks to students and teaches about dance education in NYC public schools.
PS DANCE Preview
Lost Child: Sayon's Story Preview
Sayon Soeun confronts his experience as a Khmer Rouge child soldier in Cambodia.
Lost Child: Sayon's Story Preview
Lost Child: Sayon's Story Preview 2
Sayon Soeun confronts his experience as a Khmer Rouge child soldier in Cambodia.
Lost Child: Sayon's Story Preview 2
Jason Robert Brown in Concert with Anika Noni Rose
Tony Award winners Jason Robert Brown and Anika Noni Rose perform Broadway hits.
Jason Robert Brown in Concert with Anika Noni Rose
Brooklyn's Groundswell Mural Project
THIRTEEN followed one of Groundswell mural project's works from conception to execution.
