SDPB Documentaries
Award-winning, in-depth programming produced by South Dakota Public Broadcasting
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Specials
South Dakota Authors and their Hometowns
This special features interviews with South Dakota authors about where they live and work
South Dakota Authors and their Hometowns
Points of Pride: South Dakota's Quilting Heritage
A 1- hour documentary looking at the history of quiltings in America and in South Dakota.
Points of Pride: South Dakota's Quilting Heritage
Dynasty on the Diamond: Post 22 Baseball
Dynasty on the Diamond: Post 22 Baseball
Dynasty on the Diamond: Post 22 Baseball
Deadwood Pioneer: A Face From The Past
See how modern forensic technology helps puts a face on a 150 year old mystery.
Deadwood Pioneer: A Face From The Past
Up Close and Pulitzer: The Truth Tellers
Up Close & Pulitzer features interviews with TJ Stiles, Robert Cohen and Shirley Christian
Up Close and Pulitzer: The Truth Tellers
Pearl Harbor Survivors: South Dakota Stories
Pearl Harbor Survivors: South Dakota Stories
Pearl Harbor Survivors: South Dakota Stories
Archival footage from 1982 from a SDPB Statewide episode featuring Oscar Howe's works.
1982 Oscar Howe Documentary
An archival 1989 documentary from the USD Fine Arts department on artist Oscar Howe.
1989 Oscar Howe Documentary
Dale Lamphere Discusses Dignity
Dale Lamphere discusses the process of creating Dignity
Dale Lamphere Discusses Dignity
"There. And Back" recounts the experiences of POW and Vietnam Vet, Captain Charlie Plumb.
There. And Back
Extras
Dale Lamphere on the Engineering of Dignity
Dale Lamphere talks about the structural engineering of Dignity
Dale Lamphere on the Engineering of Dignity
Dale Lamphere on Future Generations
Dale Lamphere on how future generations might view Dignity
Dale Lamphere on Future Generations
Dale Lamphere on the Working with Other Cultures
South Dakota Artist Laureate Dale Lamphere discusses his sculpture "Dignity".
Dale Lamphere on the Working with Other Cultures
A Conversation on the Stavig Letters
Dr. Wayne S. Knutson, Playwright, speaks with Rasmus Sunde at the Stavig House Museum.
A Conversation on the Stavig Letters
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 4
Home video of dedication ceremonies held in Edgemont
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 4
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 3
Home video from dedication events in Hill City and Custer.
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 3
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 2
Home video from ceremonies held in Lead and elsewhere.
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 2
1991 Burlington Northern Heritage Trail Dedication
1991 dedication of the trail later named for SD governor George S. Mickelson
1991 Burlington Northern Heritage Trail Dedication
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 1
Home video from ceremonies held in Deadwood.
1998 George Mickelson Trail Dedication - Part 1
State Fair Film - Matthew Reitzel
Interview with Matthew T. Retizel, SD State Historical Society Archivist
State Fair Film - Matthew Reitzel
State Fair Film - Jerome Hertel
Interview with Jerome Hertel, South Dakota State Fair Manager
State Fair Film - Jerome Hertel
State Fair Film - Leanne Gutormson
Leanne Gutormson, a longtime Huron resident, shares memories of the SD State Fair.
