LIVING
Connections with Renee Shaw
DV8 Kitchen: A Restaurant Providing Second Chances
Renee visits DV8 Kitchen, a restaurant and bakery in Lexington that provides second chance employment opportunities for people in substance abuse recovery who are trying to redirect their lives. She speaks with Rob and Diane Perez about their vision for the restaurant and its support from the community. Renee also talks with employees at the eatery to hear their stories of recovery and how DV8 Kitchen helps them.
Kentucky Afield
Spring Fishing Call-In
Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about fishing.
POV
Bill Nye: Science Guy
Bill Nye has a mission: to stop the spread of anti-scientific thinking across the world. The former star of the kids show "Bill Nye The Science Guy" is now advocating for the importance of science, research and discovery in public life. With exclusive access and plenty of whimsy, the film follows Nye as he takes off his Science Guy lab coat and takes on those who deny a science-based worldview.
Lines of Sight
Lines of Sight
This award-winning documentary reveals the story behind a daring new art form called "Lineillism" developed by Kentucky-born painter Jim Hall. He created the style of painting using vertical lines after nearly being blinded by a case of the Shingles virus.
Kentucky Life
South Union Shaker Village, the LEXington Theatre Company, and More!
The South Union Shakers in Auburn were a progressive community, the Capital City Museum highlights Frankfort's bourbon heritage, West End School in Louisville empowers its students and its community, and The LEXington Theatre Company brings in Broadway stars to work with Broadway hopefuls.
Kentucky Afield
Squirrel Hunting, State Record Turkey, Fishing on Laurel Lake
This week, we're squirrel hunting with Darrell and his dog Willie, taking a look at the new Kentucky state record archery turkey, and fishing the Alabama Rig on Laurel Lake.
Independent Lens
The Art of the Shine
Meet the men and women who make their living cleaning our shoes. From New York to Tokyo and beyond, The Art of the Shine travels the world to give you an insider’s view of this overlooked profession. People around the world have turned to shoe shining to provide for themselves and their families. These are their stories.
The Breaks: Centuries of Struggle
The Breaks: Centuries of Struggle
The 19th century witnessed the Breaks Canyon ('Grand Canyon of the South') become a coveted area for settlers, moonshiners, railroaders, and lumberjacks. As resource exploitation grew, a citizen-led preservation movement emerged and would rescue the Breaks from becoming just another lost Appalachian treasure. This documentary looks at the past, present, and future of the Breaks as it continues to be under threat today.
Kentucky Afield
Opening Day at the Salato Wildlife Center!
We join up with Daren Bowen in western Kentucky for some fun fishing for big redear. Then we visit the Salato Wildlife Center on opening day to see the new exhibits and talk about wildlife in Kentucky.
75 Years of Keeneland: A Look Back
Aging Gracefully; Keeneland at 75-plus
In this 2011 KET special program we see Keeneland through the eyes and memories of three former Keeneland presidents as the Bluegrass race track marked its 75th anniversary. The 2018 Spring Meet runs April 6 - April 27.