Fairfax County Public Library's partnership with local PBS member station WETA provides easy access to free video streaming services* for FCPL’s visitors, customers and cardholders. The mission and vision of public television and public libraries are closely aligned – to inform, engage and inspire our communities with trusted sources of information and entertainment that respect a diversity of views, culture and heritage.
Here is a selection of programs that we think you’ll enjoy watching this month!
Thankful for Their Service: Veterans and Military Families
After Action
Season 4 continues with host Air Force combat veteran Stacy Pearshall having conversations with diverse veterans from across the country about life before, during and after action.
Military Medicine: Beyond the Battlefield
ABC correspondent Bob Woodruff covers military medical advances and technology from the battlefield to the return home. The personal stories of physicians, scientists, active-duty troops, veterans and military families come together.
Jack Taylor: The Enterprise
The incredible story off World War II veteran utilizing the lessons he took home from war to establish one of America’s most successful post-war companies, Enterprise Rent a Car. Jack Taylor named his company after the aircraft carrier he served on as a Navy Hellcat pilot, the USS Enterprise.
Fly Boys: Pennsylvania’s Tuskegee Airmen
This film chronicles the “Tuskegee Airmen” program, a controversial military initiative designed to measure African Americans competence for flying the engines of war.
Native American Heritage
The Electric Indian
Henry Boucha’s story can break your heart if you don’t look hard enough. His story is one of struggle, tragedy and triumph. The film follows Boucha’s journey from high school hockey standout to Olympic medalist; from professional stardom to crushing defeat; and from struggle to healing.
Native Horse
A conservation show that brings you stories of America’s stunning landscapes, waters and wildlife. From coast to coast, meet the people who work tirelessly to protect and preserve our natural resources, threatened species, clean air and water.
Older than the Crown
In 1956 the Canadian government unjustly declared the Sinixt people extinct in Canada, cutting them off nearly 80% of their aboriginal territory. Now with the Desautel Hunting Case, the Sinixt people have a chance to not only bring light to their unjust extinction but also abolish the declaration completely.
Growing Native
Through conversations between episode hosts and local guides, viewers get a glimpse of modern and traditional reservation life. Learn how Native communities are working toward sustainable food sovereignty and renewable energy sources, as well as adapting to impacts from climate change.