And Then One Night: The Making of Dead Man Walking
Throughout the year 2000, filmmakers went behind the scenes with the San Francisco Opera, onto death row and into the hearts of families to capture the process leading to the world premiere of Dead Man Walking, a provocative new opera about the death penalty.
Bay Window
KQED's documentary series, Bay Window programs explore issues important to the Bay Area and beyond.
Beautiful Bay Area III: Our Beautiful Parks
This HDTV program takes viewers on a non-narrated journey along nature trails, placid lakes and mountaintops in 15 Bay Area parks.
Big Band Magic!
War and the Depression melted away when the big bands started to play, and a generation forgot its troubles on the dance floor. This KQED-produced special takes a nostalgic look back at the ballrooms and dance halls of the Bay Area, reviving the fondest memories of a generation, and treating viewers to a glimpse of this fabled past.
California Connected
A weekly newsmagazine that examines events and issues through the eyes of state policymakers, opinion shapers and grass-roots community leaders. California Connected is about what works and what needs fixing, what unites the state's residents and what challenges them, what's worth celebrating and what's worth lampooning. Co-produced by KQED-San Francisco, KCET-Los Angeles, KPBS-San Diego and KVIE-Sacramento.
Check Please! Bay Area
KQED's new local series featuring regular people reviewing Bay Area restaurants.
Coastal Clash
This one-hour, high-definition documentary takes an in-depth look at the many sides of the struggle for California's shores.
FAQ
Television is most powerful when it informs. The mission of KQED'S FAQ series is simple and forthright: Give people a general understanding of the main concerns of a particular topic, cover the immediate questions that come to mind and direct viewers to resources where they can explore it in greater detail. Topics range from the intricacies of hospice care to family-friendly bike trails. If people are asking questions about it, FAQ will help find the answers.
FRONTLINE/World FRONTLINE turns its lens on the global community and brings a new generation of video journalists to television and the Web. Co-produced by KQED-San Francisco and WGBH-Boston.
The Golden Road: Today's Senior Drivers
Packed with vital information about how to maintain mobility for seniors without compromising safety, The Golden Road takes an unblinking look at this sensitive topic and pays special attention to the powerful and positive role friends and family members can provide.
Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland
This program celebrates the last concert at the famed rock and roll palace and captures the energy and spirit of the 60s and 70s. Twenty five years ago, New Years Eve, 1978, the Grateful Dead played to a standing room only crowd of 5400 fans. Dubbed Winterland's house band, the Grateful Dead performed from midnight until 6am, including three encores. Interspersed throughout the concert, drummer Mickey Hart and rhythm guitarist and vocalist Bob Weir talk about the band's favorite Winterland moments. This concert was originally broadcast live by San Francisco's Public TV station KQED, and is the only recorded concert video of the Grateful Dead produced in the 70s.
Great Performances: The Merry Widow
In a Parisian whirl of elegant ladies, eligible bachelors, Maxim's can-can dancers and ever-flowing champagne, Franz Lehar's The Merry Widow has long delighted audiences with its effervescent tale of suitors seeking the coveted hand of wealthy widow Hanna Glawari. This charming English-language production from the San Francisco Opera features an internationally acclaimed cast and additional dialogue by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein.
Great Performances: Othello
Modern dance master Lar Lubovitch has created a vibrant new interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tale of passion and jealousy, ambition and betrayal with Othello, a dance in three acts. Desmond Richardson, one of America's premiere dance talents, dances the lead in a lush San Francisco Ballet production, with Yuan Yuan Tan as Desdemona and Parrish Maynard as the treacherous Iago.
Great Performances: Sweeney Todd in Concert Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street tells a twisted tale of love and revenge. Returning to London after a long stint in prison, Sweeney Todd is befriended by Mrs. Lovett, a pie shop owner who is "creative" in finding ingredients for her culinary delights. Together, the duo go on a rampage of evil deeds in the name of profit and revenge. This program is a filmed concert performed in July 2001 by the San Francisco Symphony, featuring Geoge Hearn and Patti Lupone.
Hope on the Street
This program takes a personal look at the lives of four people who are mentally ill and have been homeless. It also examines the devastating impact their conditions have had on their families.
ImageMakers
See tomorrow's filmmakers today on KQED's independent film showcase, featuring everything from feature documentaries to short animation.
Jacques Pépin Celebrates! World-renowned chef Jacques Pépin and his daughter, Claudine, demonstrate the preparation of creative and elegant culinary ideas for every occasion.
Jacques Pépin: Fast Food My Way Designed to appeal to accomplished chefs and amateurs alike. With his signature charm, Pépin presents quick, easy and delicious recipes for today's busy lifestyle.
Jacques Pépin: The Apprentice - Then and Now
Jacques Pépin's personal story parallels an explosion in activity in the culinary industry. Jacques has been an eyewitness to -- and one of the leading figures in -- the food revolution that has spread across America. In addition to providing an historical overview of America's changing food industry, this program includes a personal history of Jacques' life as a chef, a TV personality and an educator.
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Adventures
Jean-Michel Cousteau and his expedition team set sail to explore dangerous and spectacular locales across the globe in this high-definition series for PBS.
The Josh Kornbluth Show
This series brings Kornbluth - monologist, writer, actor, movie star, and fashion icon - together with the known and unknown personalities - the celebrities and innovators, the musicians, filmmakers and artists, the social critics and authors, the athletes and explorers - that add flavor and spice to life in the Bay Area.
Lonely Island, Hidden Alcatraz
KQED explores Alcatraz in a walking tour of the island, beautifully taped in high-definition format and hosted by Greg Sherwood and National Park Service ranger John Cantwell.
The Neighborhood Series: Hidden Cities of San Francisco
An ongoing television series designed to explore the rich history of San Francisco. Programs produced so far include The Castro, Chinatown, The Fillmore and The Mission.
Not In Our Town, Northern California: When Hate Happens Here
This program looks at five communities over a five year period as they take action
when their neighbors are targets of bigotry. This urgent and hopeful documentary not only chronicles the pain of the victims of hate violence, but
offers new ways for community leaders and ordinary citizens to band together when hate happens here.
On the Homefront in Northern California On the Homefront in Northern California is a multi-platform program that provides a place on radio, TV, and online for KQED's diverse audience to discuss the impact the war in Iraq has had on their lives.
Presumed Guilty
Go behind the scenes and enter the inner sanctum of attorney/client privilege. This program follows two high-profile murder trials and courtroom dramas as public defenders and their clients face the maze of the criminal justice system.
QUEST
QUEST is a TV, radio, web, and education series by KQED that explores science, environment and nature in Northern California. QUEST includes a half-hour weekly HD television program, weekly radio segments, an innovative website and unique education guides. QUEST's geographic coverage spans from Mendocino to Monterey and from Sacramento to Santa Clara, and focuses on nine content areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, environment, geology, health, physics and weather.
Saving
the Bay
Being shot in HDTV for national broadcast, Saving the Bay consists of
four one-hour episodes focusing on the geological, cultural, and developmental
history of San Francisco Bay and the larger northern California watershed from
the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Farallon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The
first airings are planned for April 2008 on KQED, KTEH and KQET.
Season by Season
Italian cooking from Chef Michael Chiarello of the famed Napa valley restaurant, Tra Vigne.
Spark
KQED and the Bay Area Video Coalition join forces for a multimedia arts initiative spotlighting Bay Area visual and performing artists and arts organizations. The art forms explored include drama, dance, music, and the visual and digital arts, as well as literary works in performance. Spark takes the audience inside the creative process to witness the challenges, opportunities and rewards of making art.
This Week in Northern California
KQED's weekly current affairs program offers insightful, thought-provoking roundtable discussions and news analysis of the latest political topics. Local reporters from diverse media throughout the region open their notebooks for an inside look at the stories behind the headlines.
Truly CA: Our State, Our Stories
KQED's new showcase for the best documentary films about California made by non-fiction filmmakers.
Weir Cooking in the City
Joanne Weir cooks in her hometown of San Francisco. Celebrating her discoveries in this food capital, she shares her relaxed approach to cooking, and invites viewers to explore their own communities for hidden treats and flavors.
highlights
KQED productions
collaborations with KQED
about KQED
back to top
