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October - December / 2005

La Festa

Celebrate Italian-American Heritage month with this documentary featuring folk traditions and crafts in some of the religious street festivals. Original Broadcast 1996.
Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 pm

  Latin Music Caravan

Million Man March - Another View Special

For nearly 20 years, the award-winning series Another View has focused on the achievements and concerns of the African-American community. Experience one of the largest demonstrations in Washington history in this 10th anniversary broadcast of the Million Man March. Original Broadcast 1995.
Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 pm

Ballet Ruse - State of the Arts Special

Arts and Humanities month brings the talents of choreographer Peter Anastos back to the small screen in this comic dance performed by the Garden State Ballet. Original Broadcast 1989.
Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm

  Ballet Ruse
     

Cahill Remembered - On the Record Special

Host Michael Aron leads a round table discussion about the governorship of William Cahill, New Jersey Governor from 1970 to 1974. The program takes a look back at the man who helped create, among other things, the Meadowlands Sports Arena, the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Youth and Family Services, the New Jersey Lottery, and, of course, New Jersey Network. Original Broadcast 1996.
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm

 
     

Reflections of War

The Vietnam War was one of the most divisive periods in American history. Reflections of War reveals the personal stories of men and women who served during the conflict. Reflections of War also traces the steps of "The Last Patrol". In 1989, this group of fourteen veterans marched from Washington, DC to Holmdel, New Jersey to raise awareness of the need for a New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The success of their efforts and those of numerous volunteers culminated in the dedication of a New Jersey Memorial in 1995. Original broadcast 1998.
Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30 pm

  reflections of war
     

It's Red. It's Edible. It Bounces

New Jersey is the third largest producer of cranberries in the U.S. It's Red. It's Edible. It Bounces examines the colorful history and complex process of cranberry farming. Looking at some of the memorable events in cranberry cultivation, this program also looks at how cranberry cultivation is changing, and the challenges that modern cranberry farmers in New Jersey are facing. Original broadcast 1993.
Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30 pm

  It's red. It's edible. it Bounces
     

Fortunes in Furs

For centuries, the Lenape Indians lived on the land that would become New Jersey. However, their way of life began to change in 1609 when Henry Hudson explored the Atlantic shoreline. Anticipating potential fortunes from the fur trade, the Dutch established the colony of New Netherland. They soon came into conflict with the Lenape, and then with the English and the Swedes, who also sought control of the region. The program ends with the 1664 English conquest of New Netherland. Original Broadcast 1992.
Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm

 
     

This Little Light: The Newark Boys Chorus in Japan

Travel with the Newark Boys Chorus on an international tour. This documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at the renowned performing group. Originally broadcast in 1989.
Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 pm

  This Little Light: The Newark Boys Chorus in Japan
     

Fireside Kitchen: Colonial Christmas

Join host Dorothea Connelly as she prepares a Christmas dinner using colonial cooking techniques. Filmed on location at historic Rockingham, the show also features colonial crafts, stories and music Originally broadcast in 1976.
Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 pm

  Fireside Kitchen: Colonial Christmas
     

Another View: Cultural Christmas

Host Belinda Morton looks at some colorful decorations with a soulful theme and explores the African-American tradition of Kwanzaa. Originally broadcast in 1997.
Tuesday, December 27 at 6:30 pm

  Another View: Cultural Christmas
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