The process of making a documentary is one of discovery, and like writing a story, you follow a lead and that leads you to something else and then by the time you finish, the story is nothing like you expected.
William Shatner
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The Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage
“The truth, the real history, is way more interesting and representative of what America actually is.”
– Rhiannon Giddens
A Wondrium Production
Explore the banjo’s roots through history and music with GRAMMY®-Award winning artist and MacArthur grant recipient Rhiannon Giddens. This 10 part docuseries takes you across time and cultures to uncover the hidden—and surprising—history of the banjo. The banjo is beloved for its unmistakable sound. Today, the instrument is perhaps most strongly associated with rural mountain music such as bluegrass or old-time, but the banjo has a long and complex history with roots in Afro-Caribbean culture. Delving into this fascinating, largely unknown history offers great insight into the American story and provides for stimulating cross-cultural dialogue. This series features a variety of guest musicians across genres—including banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck, Justin Robinson, Don Vappie, Enda Scahill and more.
Reporting 9/11 and Why It Still Matters
“When the events that change the world occur, we journalists must step up with all the instant thoughtfulness and knowledge we can muster in the face of triumph and tragedy.”
– Walter Cronkite
A Wondrium Production
In this riveting, full-length exclusive documentary 9/11 journalists, including Tom Brokaw, Savannah Guthrie, Scott Pelley, Rehema Ellis, and more than 40 others share their perspectives about what it meant to risk their lives to report on the tragic events of 9/11 as they unfolded before their eyes. See how amid the chaos, confusion, and uncertainty, these journalists sacrificed their safety to report live from the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, Shanksville, and even onboard Air Force One. And, just like the audience watching, they tried to make sense of what was happening while on the scene.
Women Journalists of 9/11: Their Stories
We tuned in to their reports on 9/11. Now hear the stories of 20 brave female reporters and learn how that one day turned the tide for many women in journalism. Hear from Dana Bash, Ann Compton, Rehema Ellis, Savannah Guthrie, Maggie Haberman, and 15 other key female journalists, who covered 9/11, to discover their experiences and their courage, in this 20-part series about women in journalism and what has changed since 9/11.
Going to the Devil: The Impeachment of 1868
Experience a dramatic, often-overlooked period of American history with this unique narrative documentary that delves into the story of the first impeachment. Follow the turbulent yet fascinating events leading up to and through the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. You’ll hear “first-hand” from the characters themselves—including Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner, and others who were involved. With back-stabbings, acts of violence, twists and turns, and a cult of personalities, the factual history of this case unfolds like a fictional story.
