Wqed Movies

  • 1997
    The Best Bad Thing

    The Best Bad Thing

    The Best Bad Thing

    71997HD

    After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her...

    The Best Bad Thing
  • 1958
    Appalachian Spring

    Appalachian Spring

    Appalachian Spring

    4.91958HD

    A filmed version of Aaron Copland's most famous ballet, with its original star, who also choreographed.

    Appalachian Spring
  • 1957
    A Dancer's World

    A Dancer's World

    A Dancer's World

    61957HD

    A glimpse into the world and methodology of dancer Martha Graham.

    A Dancer's World
  • 1984
    The Hoboken Chicken Emergency

    The Hoboken Chicken Emergency

    The Hoboken Chicken Emergency

    51984HD

    Arthur is asked to pick up a bird for Thanksgiving dinner, so he brings home a 266-pound chicken named Henrietta. The family welcome her with open...

    The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
  • 1991
    Wylie Avenue Days

    Wylie Avenue Days

    Wylie Avenue Days

    01991HD

    The Pittsburgh History Series is an ongoing series of hour-long documentaries that highlight various parts of our city's history. Since 1988, these...

    Wylie Avenue Days
  • 1976
    Harry S. Truman: Plain Speaking

    Harry S. Truman: Plain Speaking

    Harry S. Truman: Plain Speaking

    01976HD

    A biography of President Harry S. Truman.

    Harry S. Truman: Plain Speaking
  • 2001
    A Flea Market Documentary

    A Flea Market Documentary

    A Flea Market Documentary

    102001HD

    A Flea Market Documentary is a new PBS special and an all-American celebration of open-air shopping across the country. On any weekend, there may be...

    A Flea Market Documentary
  • 2001
    Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

    Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

    Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

    02001HD

    This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler...

    Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
  • 2023
    The Cost of Inheritance

    The Cost of Inheritance

    The Cost of Inheritance

    02023HD

    The decades-long debate surrounding reparations is fraught, mired in racial tension and the semantics of restorative justice. While the national...

    The Cost of Inheritance
  • 2002
    Sandwiches That You Will Like

    Sandwiches That You Will Like

    Sandwiches That You Will Like

    72002HD

    Maybe it's Pittsburgh's chipped-beef "Slammer" you're craving. Or Iowa's Maid Rite "loosemeat"? Louisville's "Hot Brown"? Escape fast-food sameness...

    Sandwiches That You Will Like
  • 2004
    Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor

    Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor

    Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor

    92004HD

    Writer, producer, puppeteer, songwriter--America's Favorite Neighbor takes a thorough look at the career of legendary children's television host Fred...

    Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
  • 1999
    A Hot Dog Program

    A Hot Dog Program

    A Hot Dog Program

    8.21999HD

    Enjoy an all-American celebration of what may be the country's most popular fast food. From Connecticut to South Carolina to California, Rick Sebak...

    A Hot Dog Program
  • 2015
    A Few Great Bakeries

    A Few Great Bakeries

    A Few Great Bakeries

    02015HD

    Bakeries are popular places. They smell great. They are full of wonderful things to eat, from crusty breads to gooey and sweet treats. And they often...

    A Few Great Bakeries
  • 2015
    A Few Good Pie Places

    A Few Good Pie Places

    A Few Good Pie Places

    02015HD

    There's something tasty, often sweet, fruity and all-American about a really good piece of pie. In this delicious documentary, travel across the...

    A Few Good Pie Places
  • 2004
    A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff

    A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff

    A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff

    82004HD

    A travelogue featuring oddly-shaped buildings (and the folks who live in, work in, own and admire them) located along USA highways.

    A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
  • 2012
    Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets

    Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets

    Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets

    102012HD

    Mmm, smell the bacon! Order the grits with red-eye gravy! Get the lobster hash! Try the veggie omelet! Part food show and part travelogue, Breakfast...

    Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
  • 2001
    Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

    Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

    Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

    02001HD

    Journey back in time for a musical event that's as close to time travel as television will allow. Your living room becomes the stage as Little...

    Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop
  • 2005
    A Cemetery Special

    A Cemetery Special

    A Cemetery Special

    02005HD

    A documentary profiling cemeteries and cemetery-related businesses and events across the United States.

    A Cemetery Special
  • 1981
    Leonard Bernstein's Mass

    Leonard Bernstein's Mass

    Leonard Bernstein's Mass

    01981HD

    Seen only once in 1981, this is a live national broadcast of the 10th anniversary production of MASS. Directed for the stage by Tom O’Horgan of...

    Leonard Bernstein's Mass
  • 1999
    Great Old Amusement Parks

    Great Old Amusement Parks

    Great Old Amusement Parks

    01999HD

    On a Hot Summer day, there may be no better place on earth than a traditional amusement park. A place where you can hop on a classic wooden coaster,...

    Great Old Amusement Parks