Meet Some Minnesota Trailblazers Who Light Up Our State’s History
Truly a master class in local history, TPT’s signature history series, Minnesota Experience , chronicles a blend of well-known and more obscure history stories that satisfy the trivia seeker in all of us. With four new films in 2024, the series introduces us to some of the individuals who have blazed a trail in our state’s history.
Jesse Ventura Shocks the World! – Now Streaming on the PBS App
A quarter century after Ventura’s stunning election victory, Jesse Ventura Shocks the World! looks back at the origins, evolution, and surprising impact of one of the nation’s most enigmatic governors. The documentary paints a vivid picture of how Ventura’s unique blend of charisma, authenticity, and non-partisan appeal resonated with Minnesotans and left an indelible mark on the state’s political history. Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story – Now Streaming on the PBS App An inspiring reflection on the life and work of Freedom Fighter, civic leader, and community activist Dr. Josie Johnson, Hope in the Struggle chronicles her story in her own words from archival interviews over the years. The multigenerational impact of Josie Johnson offers a window into the day-to- day work of a movement and of those who have the courage to take it on every day of their lives. The Electric Indian – Now Streaming on the PBS App The Electric Indian takes us from the river hockey games of Henry Boucha’s youth at the northern tip of Minnesota to his rise to the U.S. Olympic Team and the NHL. Later in life, Boucha reflects on his upbringing in Warroad, his Ojibwe roots and history, his rise and fall due to a brutal eye injury, and the eventual redemption he found in his culture and traditions. Profe – Premieres on April 23 Through a bilingual, culturally affirming lens, two charter schools have adapted their curriculum and staffing to serve Latine students. But this fight has been decades in the making. The documentary combines historical interviews, and archival and present-day verité to paint a picture of the Latine educational revolution in Minnesota – one which started with the Chicano Movement in the 1970s and continues to have real impact in Latine students today.
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