Thom Powers appears in the following:
"The Martha Mitchell Effect" Revisits Watergate
Friday, July 01, 2022
"The Martha Mitchell Effect" profiles the woman who played a key role in exposing the depths of Watergate and bringing down President Nixon.
"Who Killed Vincent Chin?" on the 40th anniversary of tragedy
Friday, June 17, 2022
The Oscar nominated documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" examines a case from 40 years ago that galvanized Asian Americans to rally against racial violence.
"The Janes" revisits the days of illegal abortions
Friday, June 10, 2022
"The Janes" profiles a group of Chicago women who created a network to perform illegal abortions in the days before the Supreme Court's Roe v Wade decision.
"Joe Papp in Five Acts" profiles a theatrical pioneer
Friday, June 03, 2022
"Joe Papp in Five Acts" profiles the founder of New York's Shakespeare in the Park and the Public Theater.
Rolling Stone's Ben Fong-Torres tells his story
Friday, May 20, 2022
"Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres" profiles the music journalist known for his insightful interviews.
No pain, no gain in "Couples Therapy"
Friday, May 13, 2022
The Showtime series "Couples Therapy" returns for season three as Dr. Orna Guralnik treats four New York couples in long-term relationships going through a crisis.
"Sheryl" explores the highs and lows of a hit maker
Friday, May 06, 2022
"Sheryl" profiles the singer songwriter Sheryl Crow whose catchy hits such as "Soak Up the Sun" were sometimes at odds with her struggles behind the scenes.
"White Hot" Reveals a Scandalous Clothing Company
Friday, April 29, 2022
"White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch" explores allegations of racism, discrimination and sexual harassment at the clothing store marketed to the "cool kids."
"When We Were Bullies" Explores Complicity
Friday, April 08, 2022
Filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt reflects on a Brooklyn schoolyard incident from 1965 in the Oscar nominated short documentary "When We Were Bullies."
Racing against time in "Sub Eleven Seconds"
Friday, March 25, 2022
"Sub Eleven Seconds" captures Sha'Carri Richardson, one of the fastest women to ever run the 100 meter race, as she competes to qualify for the Olympics in 2021.
Inside "The Andy Warhol Diaries"
Friday, March 18, 2022
"The Andy Warhol Diaries" is a six-part series capturing the artist's personal life in his own words — using AI technology to recreate his voice.
"Calendar Girl" profiles Ruth Finley
Friday, March 11, 2022
"Calendar Girl" profiles Ruth Finley who created the Fashion Calendar that was an indispensable resource for designers.
"Dear Mr. Brody" explores a mysterious millionaire
Friday, March 04, 2022
"Dear Mr. Brody" takes us back to 1970 when a 21-year-old heir to a fortune promised to give away his money, causing thousands of people to write him letters describing their needs.
Remembering "The Automat"
Friday, February 25, 2022
"The Automat" tells a lively history of the restaurant chain Horn & Hardart through the memories of famous customers like Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Colin Powell.
"We Need to Talk About Cosby" explores a shattered legacy
Friday, February 18, 2022
"We Need to Talk About Cosby" grapples with the legacy of the once beloved comedian who's been accused by over 60 women of rape and sexual assault.
"Ronnie's" Explores a Legendary Jazz Club
Friday, February 11, 2022
"Ronnie's" tells the history of London's legendary jazz club and its co-founder, tenor saxophonist Ronnie Scott.
"Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back" Profiles a Virtuoso Performer
Friday, February 04, 2022
"Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back" profiles the dancer who was a child performer with his younger brother Gregory before they took divergent paths.
Confronting History in "Lynching Postcards"
Friday, January 28, 2022
Christine Turner's short documentary "Lynching Postcards" examines the history of racial terror lynchings in America that were memorialized with photographic souvenirs.
"Cheer" Returns for Season Two
Friday, January 21, 2022
The Netflix phenomenon "Cheer" returns for a second season following the college cheerleading squad Navarro as they compete against rival Trinity Valley for a national championship.
Jeffery Robinson Reexamines Black History in "Who We Are"
Friday, January 14, 2022
Lawyer Jeffery Robinson delivers a version of history different from what's taught in schools in "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America."