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sat, march 13 | 7PM
Independent Lens
Young@Heart / George and Rosemary
Young@Heart documents the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young@Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, whose average age is 81, and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate. Their music is unexpected, going against the stereotype of their age group, performing songs, for example, by James Brown and Sonic Youth. Although they have toured Europe and sang for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs, not an easy endeavor, for a concert in their home town, which succeeds in spite of several real heart breaking events. The short film, George and Rosemary is an animated romantic comedy about two golden agers who prove that passion is not exclusively for the young.
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sun, march 14 | 10AM
Conversations with Jeff Weeks
Jim Morris, The Rookie
Filmed in high definition, WSRE presents a half-hour, weekly series that is “personality-driven,” featuring in-depth discussions with unique individuals and leading newsmakers from all walks of life. This week, host Jeff Weeks sits down with Jim Morris. He was a small town high school baseball coach in his thirties who virtually overnight became a major league baseball pitcher. For Jim it was a boyhood dream come true. In a ploy to motivate his high school team, he agreed to try out for a major league team if they won their district championship — when the team won Morris kept his promise and attended a tryout for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. To his and the major league scouts surprise, he could still consistently throw a 90 plus mile per hour fastball. After a short stint in the minor leagues he was called up to the major leagues. The story so impressed Disney, they made of movie about Morris’s journey. The movie entitled “The Rookie” starred Dennis Quaid and went on to be a huge success. On this episode of Conversations with Jeff Weeks the real rookie, Jim Morris, talks about capitalizing on second chances, never giving up and following your passion. Morris also shares behind the scenes info on making the movie, as well as some valuable life lessons learned from his grandfather.
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sun, march 14 | 10:30AM
Connecting the Community
Gangs
Criminal gangs are a well-known phenomenon in big cities such as Miami and Atlanta, but they have also made their presence felt in Northwest Florida. Host Lloyd Patterson is joined by Sgt. Rick Vinson of the Escambia County Sheriff's Department, Jeff Gaddy with the State Attorney's office, Pensacola News Journal columnist Reginald Dogan and Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan for a discussion of gang activity and its implications for the region.
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sun, march 14 | 1PM
AWARE
An AWARE Profile: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
An in depth look at the life and accomplishments of one of Florida’s most noted civil rights leaders, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Host DeeDee Sharp interviews Ersula Knox Odom, a nationally acclaimed artist, whose dramatic portrayal and riveting showcase brings to life the compelling story of Mary McLeod Bethune who, although her parents were slaves, went on to become a civil rights activist, a visionary educator, an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the founder of Bethune Cookman College. Dr. Bethune’s message was simple: “Knowledge is power, and education is the key that opens the door of opportunity."
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tue, march 16 | 9PM
Music of Ireland – Welcome Home
Tells the definitive story of contemporary Irish music, starting in 1960 with the Clancy Brothers. Clannad's Grammy Award-winning Moya Brennan hosts this new documentary featuring exclusive interviews and performances from The Chieftains' Paddy Moloney, Riverdance's Michael Flatley and Bill Whelan, U2's Bono and Adam Clayton, Sinead O'Connor, Pete Seeger, Live Aid and Band Aid founder Bob Geldof of The Boomtown Rats, former Celtic Woman Orla Fallon, The Dubliners' John Sheahan, Black 47's Larry Kirwan, six-time Academy Award-nominated director Jim Sheridan, the late Liam Clancy in his final U.S. television interview, and other great icons of Irish popular culture. See vintage clips of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem on The Ed Sullivan Show, Judy Collins playing music from the 'old country,' The Pogues and Van Morrison with The Chieftains on RTE's Late, Late Show, Riverdance's debut at Eurovision and more! A must-see for music fans, Music of Ireland -Welcome Home explores the impact of Irish music in America and the world.
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thur, march 18 | 7PM
Chet Adkins: Certified Guitar Player
On May 15, 1987, a group of A-list musicians gathered to celebrate the enormous influence of guitarist Chet Atkins on their lives and careers. Taped in Nashville just blocks from the famed Music Row that he's largely credited with creating, this star-packed program includes performances by Atkins with Mark Knopfler, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Michael McDonald and a band of Music City’s finest players. |
