PBS Stream Adds Architect Profile and New Interviews

Cascade PBS has added a new profile to its Passport library, focusing on architects Liz Diller and Ric Scofidio. The entry describes the pair as architect provocateurs. This addition joins a large collection of videos covering various creative fields.

The platform offers multiple versions of several existing documentaries to support different accessibility needs. Profiles of poet Mary Oliver and scholar W.E.B. Du Bois now include audio descriptions. These specific versions are labeled with EAD for extended audio description. Other versions of the same content include ASL for American Sign Language interpretation.

The library features a wide range of new and returning subjects. Filmmaker Luis Valdez is profiled as a founding figure of the Chicano Movement. Actor Mike Faist discusses his work on the production of East of Eden. Brooke Shields talks about her performances with Bob Hope and for military troops.

Comedians occupy a large portion of the updated list. Matteo Lane discusses stand-up, painting, and Broadway work. Atsuko Okatsuka returns to the series to discuss her creative process. Chris Fleming explains the development of his stage persona. Phoebe Robinson addresses hustle culture in a comedy special. Leslie Jones provides an in-depth look at her own work.

Musicians and performers share their stories in the new entries. Trumpeter Lani B. Supreme discusses a musical legacy spanning generations. Hannah Mayree organizes workshops focused on the Black history of the banjo. Alsarah leads her band, Alsarah and the Nubatones, in a Sudanese musical project. Sarah McLachlan offers a candid interview about her songwriting. Ringo Starr describes his friendship with Mae West.

The collection also includes visual artists and writers. Warren King creates sculptures from cardboard. Ani Liu produces artifacts that combine art, science, and technology. An Iranian-American artist uses abstracted Persian calligraphy to represent migration. Marlee Matlin is highlighted as an Oscar-winning actress and advocate for the Deaf community. Marcella Hazan is noted for her role in shaping Italian cuisine in America.

Several entries feature actors reflecting on specific roles or projects. Tyler James Williams talks about his acting process. Olivia Wilde discusses working with Jeff Bridges on Tron: Legacy. John Goodman talks about his time on The Big Lebowski. Daniel Dae Kim discusses his career and a new project titled Butterfly. Natasha Rothwell speaks about her work on The White Lotus. Greg Kinnear shares personal reflections. Bella Abzug is profiled as a politician and activist. Elie Wiesel is featured as a Holocaust survivor and author. Middle school students in Newark discuss Wiesel's memoir. Michael Sarnoski breaks down his version of the Robin Hood story. Taylor Rooks discusses her career as a sports journalist. Mike Wallace talks about a 60 Minutes story on tobacco. John Kander and Fred Ebb discuss their collaboration. Mel Brooks recalls seeing a Cole Porter show. Norman Teague prepares for a solo exhibition. Edel Rodriguez is profiled as a graphic artist. Danielle Scott creates art based on her ancestors. Gioncarlo Valentine documents intimacy. House of Aama discusses its fashion label. Mato Wayuhi uses ancestral knowledge in his music. Sun Ra is profiled as a poet and musician. Clive Davis discusses his journey in the music industry.