| In 1989, writer Amy Tan skyrocketed to fame with her first novel, The Joy Luck Club, which focuses on four Chinese women and their daughters and on their past, present, conflicts and connections. Directed by the late James Redford, this documentary provides an intimate look into the writer’s personal life and her career. Tune in for Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir, premiering Monday, May 3, at 9pm on KQED 9, or stream it on the PBS Video App after the premiere date. KQED Passport members can stream the film the night of the premiere. | |
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The Rise and Fall of a Refugee’s California Donut Empire | |
| In 1975, Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy and his family arrived in Southern California improvished. Within a decade, however, Ngoy built a multimillion-dollar donut empire, and sponsored other Cambodian refugees visas. Watch the company’s rise, fall and rise again in The Donut King premiering Monday, May 24, at 10pm on KQED 9, or stream it on the PBS Video App after the premiere date. | |
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| As the 100th year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre approaches, PBS visits Tulsa to see how the community is coming to terms with its past, present and future. Watch Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten premiering Monday, May 31, at 9pm on KQED 9, or stream it on the PBS Video App after the premiere date. | |
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| KQED is launching a spin-off of its popular Check, Please! Bay Area series: Check, Please! You Gotta Try This! If you’re a charismatic Bay Area resident who wants to share recommendations for the most delectable local dishes — from savory appetizers and entrees to sinful desserts – we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply today at the link below (the deadline to apply is May 10). | |
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| Institute on Aging | A dementia diagnosis demands innovative, integrated, and personalized thinking to help both those who live with dementia and those who care for them; it requires a partner who knows and understands your needs. Discover how Companioa is your companion on your journey to providing better care. For more information, visit ioaging.org/companioa |
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Campaign 21: For You, with You and by You | |
| Right now at 2601 Mariposa Street, we're beginning to wire the recording booths, install desks for the newsroom and fine-tune the lighting and audio in The Commons. With so little time left to go before we begin broadcasting from our rebuilt headquarters, we’re reflecting on all the partners who have helped us realize our goal to expand our team of journalists and modernize our newsroom for the 21st century. Whether you helped us start planning for major changes back in 2017 or only recently gave your first gift to the campaign, you’re an integral part of KQED’s success. Anne Etgen and Greg Kieber are one couple who not only gave a recent gift to the campaign, but are also members of the Signal Society, Legacy Society and long-time pledge volunteers. Learn about why they give and what they love about KQED. | |
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Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month | |
| May marks the beginning of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. KQED is celebrating by airing a special TV programming lineup that includes The Donut King; Finding the Virgo; Bloodline; And Then They Came for Us; Hayao Miyazaki: 10 Years with the Master and much more. | |
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