May 21, 2025
Documentaries share stories of people, places of Arkansas
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS is gearing up for the summer with documentary programming by Emmy Award winner Larry Foley. Each Thursday in June at 7 p.m., these documentaries about The Natural State inspire curiosity and serve as a summer tour guide for viewers.
Beginning Thursday, June 5, the schedule will include:
- “If This Walk Could Talk” – June 5, 7 p.m.
This film explores the unique history and significance of the Senior Walk tradition at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, sharing personal reflections drawn from historical documents, yearbooks and film clips about students, faculty, staff, alumni and campus leaders over the past 150 years. - “The First Boys of Spring” – June 12, 7 p.m.
For parts of five decades, the legends of America’s National Pastime trained in Hot Springs. In 1886, the Chicago White Stockings (now the Chicago Cubs) were the first to travel to Hot Springs when the team’s owner and manager decided the boys needed a place to practice and prepare for the regular season. Other teams soon followed, including the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers and many others. - “Sacred Spaces: The Architecture of Fay Jones” – June 19, 7 p.m.
Fay Jones of Fayetteville studied under the great Frank Lloyd Wright and eventually ascended to heights rivaling his master. Jones became one of the most acclaimed and significant architects of the late 20th century. He won the prestigious American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal in 1990, awarded for a lifetime of work that included his masterpiece, Thorncrown Chapel near Eureka Springs. - “The Buffalo Flows” – June 26, 7 p.m.
The Buffalo River was the first national river to be designated in the United States (1972). This film delves into the history of the river, which has withstood the threat of being dammed, the communities that live near it, and the ongoing conservation efforts to preserve it.
The full schedule is available at myarpbs.org/schedule.
For nearly 60 years, Arkansas PBS has celebrated Arkansas, its people and its history through telling local stories. Find more inspiring Arkansas stories anytime on your time at myarpbs.org/ondemand.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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