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Kristina Abovyan
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Reporting Fellow, PBS Frontline
Boston
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Search Engines , Databases, Citizen Science, Archives , Digital Impermanence, Online Learning
Sports.
Content
By Kristina Abovyan| PBS Frontline Verified The Hawaiian town of Lahaina experienced the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century in August 2023, which killed 102 people, displaced thousands and turned the town into ashes. FRONTLINE’s latest documentary Maui’s Deadly Firestorm investigates concerns raised in the years before the fire about preparedness and wildfire prevention and critical missteps in the response, while also featuring the stories of Lahaina residents affected by the fire.
By Kristina Abovyan| PBS Frontline Verified Four years ago, America went through a turbulent year, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the protests that followed George Floyd’s murder to a polarizing presidential election. As Americans dealt with all of these events, a dozen people gave FRONTLINE and its viewers a window into their lives in the documentary American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil.
By Kristina Abovyan| PBS Frontline Verified It has been more than a year of war and violence since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks — the deadliest day for Jews since World War II — and Israel’s retaliation against Hamas, which has reportedly killed tens of thousands in Gaza and displaced hundreds of thousands more. FRONTLINE’s A Year of War: Israelis and Palestinians, directed by Robin Barnwell and produced by Barnwell and Toby Fitzpatrick, documents harrowing stories from those who experienced the Oct.
Company Info
PBS Frontline
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational television programming to public TV stations across the United States. Established in 1969 and beginning operations in 1970, PBS is headquartered in Virginia and serves around 350 member stations nationwide, including U.S. territories like Guam and Puerto Rico. It is funded through federal appropriations, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. PBS is known for its commitment to educational content and cultural programming. It offers a variety of shows, including children's programming like *Sesame Street*, cultural series such as *Masterpiece Theatre*, and public affairs programs like *PBS NewsHour*. PBS also produces acclaimed documentaries, including *NOVA* and *Frontline*. The organization provides digital content through its website and streaming services, ensuring broad access to its programming. PBS emphasizes local relevance while maintaining national standards for educational quality, making it a trusted media institution recognized with numerous awards.
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