Rediscover Your Family History Through Pictures: Tune in to “Family Pictures USA” on PBS!
Get ready to see America in a whole new light! Don’t miss the captivating PBS series, “Family Pictures USA.” As the saying goes, “Once you see America through family pictures, you’ll never view this country the same way again.” This show invites you to uncover the rich tapestry of your family history, often stored away in old photo albums.
Why You Should Watch “Family Pictures USA”
If you’re passionate about genealogy, a photographer, or the historical archivist of your family, this groundbreaking PBS series is a must-watch. It explores the stories that connect us all, illustrating the profound idea that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Each photograph tells a unique story, bringing to life the narratives that shape our family legacies.
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Watch the Preview for “Family Pictures USA”
For a sneak peek into this enlightening series, check out the official Family Pictures USA Website.
The Story Behind “Family Pictures USA”
“Family Pictures USA” is a documentary-style magazine show filmed before a live studio audience. It takes viewers on a journey through the ever-changing landscape of America, where the traditional narrative is being transformed. As ordinary Americans delve into their hidden family histories—often tucked away in dusty attics or stored on old floppy disks and smartphones—they uncover more than just artifacts.
This series allows viewers to reconnect with relatives and friends through captivating images and stories. Each episode introduces fascinating characters, giving them a new place in our shared consciousness and presenting a more nuanced and diverse narrative of our collective history.
“Family Pictures USA” expertly mines a rich treasure trove of personal narratives, revealing roots, connections, and surprising parallels. It illuminates the path toward a new vision of America for the 21st century, showcasing how our personal histories shape our shared future.
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In the Words of The St. Louis American Review
“Harris visited dozens of cities across the United States, creating shared experiences of familial pride that made for compelling content for ‘Family Pictures USA,’ showcasing families in Detroit, North Carolina, and Florida.”
Embrace the opportunity to explore your family’s past and uncover stories that unite us. Tune in to “Family Pictures USA” on PBS and start your journey today! And remember, at ScanMyPhotos, we’re here to help you preserve and digitize your precious family memories, ensuring they last for generations to come.
Watch This Thomas Allen Harris TEDxCUNY Interview. Why Family Photographs Matter | Thomas Allen Harris:
“In the age of Facebook and digital photographs, Thomas Allen Harris explores the need for the traditional, physical family photograph in this TedX Talks presentation.
Using these mementos as a starting point, we can open our hearts and minds to memory and healing. Thomas Allen Harris is a filmmaker and artist whose work illuminates the human condition and the search for identity, family, and spirituality.
What Is Your Most Precious Family Photo?
As nationally syndicated columnist Marni Jameson reported, “Mitch Goldstone was a boy in 1967 at Disneyland with his father, who died two years later. “Imagine if someone had tossed this?” he asks. Instead, a photo restoration made the old photo look new again.”
Click to read the Orlando Sentinel story.
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Family Pictures USA (2019) | Official Trailer
The show travels the country to reveal and uncover family photo albums. The bigger story than a recovered photograph is how it explains a family’s history. Until now, these archived moments were gathering dust rather than telling a modern-day story about the past.
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