In the third episode of American Portrait, Emma H. strives to prevent her bar, which has been around for 86 years, from closing down for good. Often a major gathering spot in neighborhoods, bars, restaurants and other food/drink establishments across America face challenges to somehow stay in business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. From safety measures to permanent closures, people from America’s food/drink industry share their current realities to their beloved establishments that are like second homes for many.

As Dwight from the American Portrait documentary series works to keep land that has been is family for generations, he, his family and Gullah Geechee community share stories of their arts, food, music, faith, language, and land. The Gullah Geechee people are decedents of people enslaved on the American Costal South. From the worst of circumstances, they built a new culture that continues to thrive and grow. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Gullah.

In “I Keep”, the third episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Yolanda joins students in the fight to remove a Texas high school’s Native American mascot. She joins other Indigenous activists around the country who are fighting for their culture, land, and livelihood.

In “I Work,” the second episode of the American Portrait documentary series, D’Artanian D. and his co-workers give and inside look at life in the Big Easy. Hear from New Orleanians share windows of their diverse and resilient city of New Orleans.

In “I Work,” the second episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Jessica struggles with finding a new teaching job in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Jessica, and for teachers across the country, being in the classroom is the American Dream.

In “I Dream,” the first episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Mahsa A., whose family sought asylum in the U.S, documents her journey to pursue her American Dream of becoming a doctor. In this feature collection, hear from other refugees and asylum seekers that make up the fabric of American society. What’s your family’s story of coming to America?

In “I Dream,” the first episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Gunnar J films himself as he strives to start a business serving the hard-to-reach Alaskan villages he loves. Now hear from people across the state as they share what life’s like in this special part of the country.