KCPBS Honors ‘American Veteran’ with Collection of Programming & Reporting

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• Published on October 21, 2021 • Last modified on October 29, 2021

American Veteran is a four-part documentary series tracing the veteran experience across the arc of American history and exploring the present-day divide between civilian and veteran communities. From the citizen-soldiers returning from the Revolution to today’s warrior class, it is a profoundly moving story, illuminating the veteran experience and drawing civilian viewers into an unfamiliar culture.

Watch American Veteran Tuesdays at 8 p.m. beginning Oct.25 on Channel 19.1.

In anticipation of the series, Kansas City PBS is proud to present a collection of additional programming, reporting and more, exploring the lives of veterans, their experiences and how they returned to civilian life.

You can view all of these specials at the links below or within the PBS Video App.

American Veteran Preview

American Veteran traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history.

Streaming Picks

PTSD | Spoken Word by Lucky Garcia

WARNING: This video contains disturbing content and may be upsetting to some people.

Lucky Garcia felt like she never fit in.

The war veteran-turned-poet has endured many difficulties in life, but today her writing has become more than a passion – it’s therapy. Writing about war – and her life during and after – helps her connect with the world around her.

Stories from Flatland

Passport Picks

Kansas City PBS Passport, an on-demand streaming service, is a member benefit that allows you access to exclusive programming online and in the PBS Video app. For more information, click here.

The Greatest Bond

Follow disabled veterans whose lives are transformed through the love of service dogs.

Songwriting with Soldiers

A collaborative of artists works with veterans to tell stories of war through song.

The People's Protectors

Native American veterans reflect on their experiences during the divisive Vietnam War.

We'll Meet Again: Saved in Vietnam

Two Vietnam veterans search for the heroes who saved them five decades ago.

The Registry

See the hidden history of the Army's Military Intelligence Service during World War II.