Welcome to Voices — a channel from PBS Digital Studios dedicated to documenting our shared human journey, and helping us understand each other a little bit better. In a time where so much divides us, we want to explore what unites us. Our roots, our communities. The food we eat. The work we do, the people we love, and the traditions that make us who we are.
From PBS Voices. Through embroidered maps, families in the Sierra Tarahumara keep their homeland alive. In Chihuahua City, Mexico, Rarámuri families from Coloradas de la Virgen keep their home in the Sierra Tarahumara alive through ritual, memory, and thread. This episode follows their narrative embroidery, showing how, amid violence and displacement, storytelling turns into a…
From PBS Voices. Yacouba Sissoko has a lifelong mission: to bring the ancient tradition of the griot (which you may have seen mentioned in the film "Sinners") to modern-day New York and the next generation of African Americans. Sissoko is “a living history book,” trained in the sacred oral storytelling tradition of Mali. Through the…
From PBS Voices. This documentary explores how the oral tradition of Puerto Rican trova is kept alive through the voices of those who inherit it. From the masters who improvise verses to the young artists who listen and learn, it reveals how each generation reimagines the art of song and poetry, ensuring that its spirit…
From PBS Voices. Chicano Theatre: The Act of Resistance explores the legacy of Chicano theatre—from the flatbed-truck actos of El Teatro Campesino to the groundbreaking work of teatristas redefining art and identity today. Through intimate conversations, rehearsals, and dynamic performances, we meet the new generation carrying the tradition forward with plays that honor and uplift…
From PBS Voices. From Louisiana’s Creole history to Appalachia’s folktales to Memphis’s Black art scene, three creators are keeping Southern oral traditions alive. Jeremy K. Simien, Bryan “YoBreezye” Roberson, and Michael @TheAppalachianSon Story combine creativity, pride, and community to preserve stories for the future. From Front Porches to Feeds brings to life the art of…
From PBS Voices. Medical aid in dying, otherwise known as assisted suicide, is a hotly debated topic both morally and legally–especially in the disabled community. In "Life After" a new documentary from disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport, he investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy, and systemic failures can make death seem like the only…
From PBS Voices. This short film follows two Navajo weavers whose work preserves memory, identity, and ancestral knowledge. Through traditional techniques and contemporary expression, their art becomes a living story of resilience. Weaving emerges as a space of healing, continuity, and cultural strength. The Story in Us is a thematic anthology that celebrates storytelling traditions…
From PBS Voices. Premiering January 8, 2026, The Story in Us is a documentary series that celebrates storytelling traditions from across the United States and the world. Eight unique filmmakers take a deep dive into a culture’s tradition of storytelling told faithfully by members of that community. With authenticity and care, each film explores lesser-known…