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Full Frame: The Bronze Legacy

February 13, 2016

Celebrating the largest Chinese New Year bash outside of Asia

Celebrating the Lunar New Year is highly anticipated not only in China, but by countless cultures around the globe.

February 13, 2016

Eating up Chinese culture and heritage

The Chinese first arrived in America in the 19th century to work in the gold mines and help build the Transcontinental Railroad.

February 13, 2016

Exploring the Asian Pacific experience on stage

For the past 50 years, East West Players theater company has been producing artistic works and educational programs that explore Asian Pacific experiences.

February 13, 2016

Zhao Cong: Bringing traditional Chinese music to a new generation

With a lifespan of almost 2,000 years, the pipa is one of the most favored instruments in traditional Chinese folk music. But the popularity of rock and pop music amongst the younger generation has created the fear of losing this distinct and ancient sound.

February 8, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Celebrating Spring Festival

The United States is a place where people from around the world have brought their traditions and celebrations with them, including the Chinese. Cultural exchange between the two countries can also bring us closer and benefit both nations.

Happy Chinese New Year from The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

February 6, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Celebrating Spring Festival

This year, the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls on February 8, 2016. This is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, a time for family to come together.

January 23, 2016

Full Frame: Marianna Palka on facing fear

To know or not to know? For Scottish‐born actress and filmmaker Marianna Palka, that was the question. After watching her father deteriorate in the throes of Huntington’s Disease, she made the brave and life‐altering decision to undergo testing to see if she too inherited the […]

January 23, 2016

Full Frame: Impact of ‘Jolie effect’ on genetic testing for breast, ovarian cancer

In 2013, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie made headlines after revealing she had genetic testing that showed she was at a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The mother of six became part of a medical trend…and decided to have both breasts removed in an […]

January 23, 2016

Full Frame: Thomas Hofstra on silent killer sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease is a global public health issue affecting millions of people throughout the world. The inherited disorder impacts the bloods ability to deliver oxygen throughout the body.

January 23, 2016

Full Frame: Kevin Briggs on the leap not taken

After the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in China, the Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, is the second-most used suicide site in the world. But retired California Highway Patrol Sergeant Kevin Briggs is responsible for saving hundreds from taking that leap.

January 19, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Outsmarting genetics

Illnesses can sometimes run in families. Inherited genetic mutations can increase a person’s risk of developing different diseases – from cancer to mental disorders. But now, relatively new genetic testing is changing the way these illnesses are diagnosed and treated.

January 16, 2016

David Foster: Musical Hit Man

David Foster has been called “Maestro to the stars.” The Canadian-born musician, record producer, songwriter, composer, and arranger has collaborated with some of the greatest superstars in music – across many genres.

Mike Walter with Michael Rossato-Bennet and Scott Lien

January 16, 2016

Sparking memories with music and technology

Scientific evidence shows music can awaken parts of the brain that have lain dormant for years, even in catatonic patients. So, social worker Dan Cohen decided to volunteer at retirement homes and provide music to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. His findings were […]

Mike Walter with Whitney Kroenke and Mark Johnson

January 16, 2016

Playing for Change: Inspiring and connecting through music

Some of the most profound and touching musical performances can be found on street corners, in parks, on train platforms, and in town squares around the world. Combined, the talents of these street musicians can be truly magical.

January 16, 2016

Phyllis Chen: Miniature music

Originally created as a child’s toy, the toy piano has become the inspiration for many musicians. Phyllis Chen not only collects these instruments, she composes beautiful music with them.

January 12, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Connecting the world through music

Music is one of the greatest equalizers, bringing together people from all different social and cultural backgrounds for a shared human experience that transcends all boundaries.

January 9, 2016

Leroy Mwasaru: From poop to power

Seventeen‐year‐old Leroy Mwasaru is not unlike most high school students. He enjoys blogging, hanging out with his friends, and is a student leader at his school in Kenya.

January 9, 2016

A ball can change a life

Sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon tennis, and the NFL’s Super Bowl have the unique ability to appeal to sports fans of all ages in every corner of the world. But for some young people, sports not only captivate them, it also inspires […]

January 9, 2016

Hannah Taylor: Heroine to the homeless

When Canadian Hannah Taylor was just 5 years old, she watched a man eating out of a garbage can on a frozen winter day. This defining moment would forever change Hannah’s life.

January 9, 2016

Nathan Sawaya: Art of the brick

What was your favorite toy as a child? If LEGO bricks make the list, then this week’s Close Up is for you.

January 6, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Youth changing the world

As the famous song says “Children are our future.” But many of this generation’s youth are now taking the future into their own hands.

January 2, 2016

Josh Kaufman: Learning anything fast

Imagine learning a brand new skill, anything, in just 20 hours. From speaking a new language or playing an instrument to riding a windsurfing board or even taking amazing photographs.

January 2, 2016

Dr. Miguel Nicolelis: Beyond the brain’s boundaries

In 2014, millions around the world watched as a 29-year-old paraplegic from Brazil used a mind-controlled robotic suit to kick the official ball during the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. While it was a brief moment, it was a kick that was years in the […]

January 2, 2016

Daily Exercise: Improving your memory

Researchers are finding that physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, has a significant positive impact on brain function, from improving learning to preventing dementia.

January 2, 2016

Dr. Andrew Meltzoff: Born Learning

For adults, learning a second language can be incredibly difficult, but it’s much easier for toddlers and young children. Why is that?

January 2, 2016

Wearable Experiments: Fashion’s future

Imagine a shirt that lets you feel your favorite athlete’s excitement when he or she scores a goal, or wins a race. Billie Whitehouse, not only imagined this, she designed it.

December 30, 2015

This week on Full Frame: Unlocking the power of the brain

The human brain weighs a little more than a kilogram and we use it every moment of every day. Yet, so much about our brain remains a mystery.

December 19, 2015

Bryn Mooser: Humanitarian filmmaker

When there are major disasters around the globe, humanitarian Bryn Mooser has found his way there. He’s served with the Peace Corps in West Africa and, in 2010, he helped build Haiti’s largest cholera center after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake.

December 19, 2015

Andrew Morgan: The cost of clothing

How does fashion impact the people who make it and the world we live in? In 2013, an eight-story garment factory, filled with workers making clothes for major Western brands, collapsed in Bangladesh.

December 19, 2015

Justin Baldoni: Creating socially-conscious media

Justin Baldoni has become one of American television’s favorite leading men and possesses a unique combination of good looks and good intentions. In the breakout hit, Jane the Virgin, Justin plays cancer survivor and former playboy “Rafael Solano” who often finds himself surrounded by women […]

December 14, 2015

This week on Full Frame: The power of real-life stories

Documentaries are about real life. They don’t star glamorous actors or light up the screen with fancy special effects. Instead, they attempt to tell us about something worth knowing.

November 28, 2015

Nigel Skeet: Turning the homeless into “Rock Stars”

Photographer Nigel Skeet has made a very successful career out of taking pictures of famous American rock bands like Motley Crue, AC/DC and Metallica, among others. When he became aware of the homeless problem in his own community, he decided to photograph some of them […]

November 28, 2015

Thomas Knox: Connecting on a subway platform

If you live in a major city anywhere in the world, a nerve-wrecking and miserable daily commute is probably a part of your daily routine.

November 28, 2015

Julian Treasure: Conscious listening in a fast-paced world

In a digitally-connected world where everything is competing for our attention, sound expert Julian Treasure believes we’re losing our ability to listen.

November 28, 2015

Brian Grazer: A life filled with curiosity

Brian Grazer is an Academy Award-winning producer, a New York Times best-selling author and has been one Hollywood’s biggest power players for more than a quarter century.

November 25, 2015

This week on Full Frame: The power of conversation

In a world connected, like never before, with hi-tech gadgets — communication is getting faster and faster. But, what’s the cost for that speed?

November 21, 2015

Mariel Hemingway: Breaking the stigma of mental illness

Mariel Hemingway is not only an iconic Oscar-nominated actor from a celebrated American family; she is a prolific author and a tireless mental health awareness and suicide prevention advocate.

November 21, 2015

Danica McKellar: Why math matters

Actress, turned mathematician, Danica McKellar, is out to disprove a myth that women and girls are not as good at math as men and boys. And Danica is living proof. She is a summa cum laude graduate of UCLA with a degree in mathematics. She […]

November 21, 2015

Garcelle Beauvais: Help still needed in Haiti

After 20 years of modeling and acting in both TV and film, Garcelle Beauvais has proven she is one of the few mainstays in Hollywood.

November 21, 2015

Marlee Matlin: Combining courage with dreams

Actress Marlee Matlin first received worldwide critical acclaim for her debut role in the hit film, Children of a Lesser God. Her performance won the Academy Award for Best Actress, and at 21 years old, she became the youngest actress ever to receive the honor.

Marlee Matlin with Mike Walter and Jack Jason

November 18, 2015

This week on Full Frame: Women of Hollywood

Their Hollywood roles vary from film to television…but off-screen, these leading ladies are making a global impact through personal philanthropy projects.

November 14, 2015

Nancy Frates: A challenge becomes a worldwide phenomenon

When lifelong athlete Pete Frates’ wrist never recovered from an injury, the diagnosis wasn’t a fracture or even nerve damage, it was ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The night of his diagnosis, the then 27-year-old gathered his family and made his mission crystal […]

November 14, 2015

Vincent Touboul Flachaire: Turning 20 seconds into charity

Virtually all of us dream of making the world a better place. Your dream can become a reality with just the click of a mouse.

November 14, 2015

Matt Stopera: Stolen iPhone and a global odyssey for Buzzfeed editor

A stolen iPhone played a pivotal role in a cross-cultural experience of a lifetime.

November 14, 2015

Paparazzi Proposals: Memories for a lifetime

Some may look at them as a nuisance. But the paparazzi play an essential role in documenting history and capturing some of the world’s most enduring images in a single moment in time. And often the pictures they generate go viral.

November 10, 2015

This week on Full Frame: The power of going viral

If you’re on social media, you’ve likely come across some kind of viral content.

Mike Walter with Andrew and Peggy Cherng

November 7, 2015

Andrew and Peggy Cherng: The Panda Express explosion

Husband and wife Andrew and Peggy Cherng are among the names on the Forbes list of the world’s billionaires and they’re not just partners in life, but in business, too. They founded Panda Express in 1983 and since then, it’s become one of the world’s […]

November 7, 2015

Asians in Hollywood – Telling an untold story

Chinese-American actors Byron Mann and Tzi Ma were both born in Hong Kong and are now Hollywood actors co-starring in AMC’s hit American television series, Hell on Wheels, a contemporary western.

November 7, 2015

For the love of food: Brothers find passion in Asian cuisine

In Los Angeles recently, Asian food, of all varieties, has become the “mark of cool” in a city known as the epicenter of trendsetting. It’s a perfect spot for foodies, Andrew and David Fung, known to their fans as “The Fung Bros“, to talk food.

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