Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story

See a meaningful picture of families in America today and the way they shape our lives.

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Premiered August 02, 2020

Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story

See a moving and meaningful picture of families in America today and the way these relationships shape us. Families of all shapes and sizes give us a look into their lives, revealing how we value our families now more than ever.

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Amelia prepares to reunite with her father, who was acquitted after 10 years in prison.

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A Father Reunites With His Daughter After A Decade In Prison

Lumiere, a filmmaker, wants to document their family’s stories before it’s it’s too late.

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An Aspiring Filmmaker Tells Their Grandfather's Story

Amelia and her sister reflect on what it was like when their father was in prison.

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Deleted Scene: Amelia And Her Sister

Lumiere and family go through resumes of potential caretakers for their grandfather.

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Deleted Scene: Lumiere's Family Searches For A Caretaker

Americans across the country show how their families come together to create art.

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Families Share How They Spend Their Quality Time

Americans across the country discuss their chosen families bound by love instead of blood.

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People Share What Their Chosen Families Mean To Them

Program Specials & Extras

Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Atlanta.

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Mural Series: Atlanta

Explore the new book from PBS American Portrait.

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Learn about the concept, art and installation behind the mural in Minneapolis.

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Mural Series: Minneapolis

About the Program

PBS American Portrait

PBS American Portrait invites America to participate in a national conversation about what it really means to be an American today. To answer this question, PBS and its partners collected thousands of photos, videos and text submissions from across America to capture the state and spirit of our nation.