Independent voices and viewpoints – reflective and relevant to our diverse Maine communities and audiences. These are stories that matter. New films curated each month.
Maine Public Film Series is a local public television program presented by Maine PBS
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Duncan and Doug Do District Heating
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Duncan McAdams provides heat to five older buildings from a centrally located wood fired furnace. (26m 31s)
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Highlighting the development of the modern skiing industry since 1910. (56m 38s)
Killer Spacemen from Outer Planet X
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Three space explorers search for fuel when they encounter Killer Spacemen from Outer Planet X! (16m 40s)
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The Buzz on Native Plants explores the relationship between native plants and pollinators. (52m 3s)
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Following the Innu Nation's efforts to regain control of their land, resources, and social services. (1h 1m 53s)
William Irvine: A Life Behind the Canvas
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A chronicle of William Irvine's artistic journey. (51m 6s)
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A grassroots effort to restore fish passage throughout the Bagaduce River Watershed in Maine. (41m 14s)
Ed Deci and the Monhegan Museum: A Love Story
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Ed Deci helped transform the Monhegan Museum of Art and History into a regional destination. (19m 45s)
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A documentary on the 100-year history of the Strand Theatre in Rockland Maine. (52m 5s)
The History of Danforth, Maine
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Local voices recount the story of Danforth, Maine. (42m 9s)
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This film shows the Penobscot Nation's connection to and advocacy for the Penobscot River. (56m 45s)
Gunpowder Mills of Gorham and Windham, Maine
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This documentary brings to life a little-known chapter in Maine's industrial and Civil War history. (40m 10s)
Will It Live On: Growing Up In A Small Town Jewish Community
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A man in Israel looks back on his hometown Jewish community in Michigan. (54m 34s)
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A chronicle of the history of the city of Rockland. (57m 45s)
Winter Surfing: New England’s Best Kept Secret
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Meet New England’s dedicated surfers who return to the icy waters year-round. (29m 45s)
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Routine Interrupted is about Stephanie Lay, a single mother, and her autistic son, Bryce. (23m 42s)
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Sailor Rich Wilson recounts his voyages on Great American IV in a one-on-one conversation. (21m 51s)
I Come From Away: An Immigrant in Maine
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An intimate, first-person look inside the immigrant community in Portland, Maine. (56m 51s)
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Sea level change threatens Acadia National Park in Maine. (12m 47s)
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A woman chooses to forgo chemotherapy after she’s diagnosed with cancer for a 2nd time. (17m 25s)
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Filmmaker Dale Schierholt’s documentary film portrait of Maine Artist Eric Hopkins. (58m 2s)
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A Maine narrow gauge steam locomotive spends 60 years hidden on a Connecticut farm (56m 46s)
Putep’s Tale: The Lost Finback Whale of Lubec, Maine
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Putep's Tale is the the true story of a washed-ashore whale in Lubec, Maine. (10m)
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An intimate visit with one of America’s foremost artists, Robert Indiana. (56m 27s)
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The annual Cross-Cultural Health Immersion program at UNE brings Maine students to Ghana. (26m 46s)
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Learn the storied history of Captain Frank Swift & his windjammer fleet in Camden, Maine. (26m 46s)
Farming the Sea: The Men and Women of Maine Aquaculture
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Meet Maine farmers who make a living in the growing industry of Aquaculture. (24m 24s)
Island of Eagles: The Swan Island Story
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Learn the fascinating tale of Swan Island, one of Maine's most intriguing historic islands (49m 16s)
Conversations with the Lobster Lady
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One of the world's oldest licensed lobster fisherman is 99 year-old Virginia Oliver. (29m 55s)
When the Chevy Breaks (How Small Towns Fix Big Problems)
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A collection of stories on how Maine people solve problems. (1h)
Making Cape Point: A Coastal Maine Collage
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Artist James Groleau paints a large mosaic depicting Little Cape Point on Wass Island. (28m 55s)
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A celebration of life in Searsmont, Maine duirnig the town's 2014 bicentennial. (29m 17s)
Arcadia National Bar: From One Year to the Next
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The challenges of operating a bar that features rare legacy video games. (26m 47s)
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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Mill Town" a multimedia dance performance. (43m 57s)
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Learn the story of the last two dairy farms in Kittery and Eliot, Maine. (1h 10m 11s)
The Maine yard sale that stretches from Cornville to Skowhegan in the western foothills. (8m 52s)
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Student films from Mid-Maine Technical Center's PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. (10m 35s)
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Maine's Appledore Island is the site of a unique garden. (28m 25s)
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The axe is used to explore the lives of people who choose to live a more purposeful life. (30m 16s)
from the Second Wave to the Tidal Wave
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The 2016 Presidential election unleashed a powerful social justice movement. (27m 13s)
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1st Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment suffered mass casualties in a single Civil War battle. (26m 46s)
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22 interviewees share their thoughts on immigration in 2017 America. (1h)
Of Stone, Wood, and Glass: Alnoba
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How can a community building embody the meaning contained in the word sustainability? (30m 52s)
The Town that Moved a Mountain
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It took a lot of effort to move this Maine mountain but it led to a local ski revolution. (53m 35s)
Whatever Works: Exploring Opiate Addiction
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Direct, unfiltered stories of personal struggle with opioid addiction. (1h)
Good Vibes and Duct Tape: Stories with Cindy Pierce
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A comedian is on a mission to find the truth about sex and relationships. (26m 47s)
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The long, difficult journey taken to preserve and protect a diverse riverfront property. (27m 42s)
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A mother's quest to understand environmental issues and create awareness of the oceans. (55m 53s)
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