A curated list on what to watch, read and listen to on KQED
| Experience Nature's Extremes | | |
| | | Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places — beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic — Paleontologist Kirk Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life. What caused such dramatic changes at the Earth's poles? NOVA’s “Polar Extremes” premieres Wednesday, February 5, at 8pm on KQED 9. | | |
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| Unpacking the Man Behind the Trumpet | | |
| | | Miles Davis is synonymous with cool — and not just because of the jazz he composed. He changed the course of music five or six times, remains a fashion and cultural icon, and continues to inspire people with his artwork. Granted full access to the Miles Davis Estate, this new documentary features never-before-seen footage, including studio outtakes, rare photos and new interviews. Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool premieres Tuesday, February 25, at 9pm on KQED 9. | | |
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| Get a Ringside Seat to One of the World's Most-Anticipated Fights | | |
| | | Learn the interweaving stories of two extraordinary men, boxers Max Schmeling of Germany and American Joe Louis, culminating in what was arguably the most politicized sporting event in history: the 1938 heavyweight championship of the world. The Fight airs Tuesday, February 11, at 9pm on KQED 9. | | |
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| Celebrate Black History Month with KQED | | |
| | | February marks the beginning of Black History Month. KQED is celebrating by airing a special TV programming lineup, including Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years, The Long Shadow, B.B. King: The Life of Riley and much more. | | |
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| | | Staying in? Catch timeless films without interruption on Saturday nights at 8pm on KQED 9. This month brings you Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Justice for All, Love Affair, Sense and Sensibility, and The Guns of Navarone. | | |
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