Kqed Movies

"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer"...

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to...

This charming musical comedy, set in turn-of-the-century Paris and based on George Feydeau's classic romp, "Tailleur Pour Dames," turns on a case of...

Released in 1999, the album, featuring music composed in traditional Christian styles, is not only Bocelli's most commercially successful classical...

This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.

Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution is a one-hour celebration of Mexican-American music and culture. Long before television and radio,...

The Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick and Fish help a baby reindeer find its way home in time for Christmas.

On the Fourth of July holiday in 1906, the Miller family prepares to celebrate in their New England home. Young Richard, 16, is a thoughtful and...

Moonshadows (Contras), Master Backup How right wing Central American immigrants in the Bay Area have formed a coalition with Eldridge Cleaver, the...

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the West End stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world...

Tom Bosley hosts a tribute to the American musical theater taped before a live audience featuring dozens of stars recreating their original...

A writer (made to resemble Russian playwright Anton Chekhov) narrates a collection of his stories, all of which are written in the style of Chekhov.

Cyrano de Begerac helps an army officer woo Roxanne, the woman he loves.

The Apollo 8 astronauts recount their memories of capturing the first image of Earth from space in 1968 and evokes the awe of seeing Earth framed...

Narrated by award-winning actress Jane Fonda and with an original score by legendary musician Pat Metheny, this two-hour documentary tells the epic...

The tale of a lonely Southern woman's longing for her handsome next-door neighbor. At once tragic and romantic, the story is a reworking of the...

Profile of Duke Ellington featuring performances and interviews with the legendary bandleader. The performance footage was recorded in a number of...

When Medicine Got it Wrong is the groundbreaking story of loving parents who rocked the halls of psychiatry, changing how we understand...

In commemoration of the 100th birthday of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, performers present classic Hammerstein songs.

A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.