In This Together: A PBS American Portrait Story

See stories of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected America and brought us together.

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In This Together: A PBS American Portrait Story PBS American Portrait

Premiered May 08, 2020

In This Together: A PBS American Portrait Story

Through personal stories, photographs and videos, people across America share their firsthand stories of how the global coronavirus pandemic has affected their lives, our nation and brought us all together.

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Allison discusses her work as a nurse and protecting her son during the pandemic.

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A Critical Care Transport Nurse's Story

In Idaho, COVID-19 survivor, ER Dr. Brent R., returns to work to attend to COVID patients.

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A Doctor Returns To Work After Recovering From COVID-19

Cat G. from Colorado shares her experience with coronavirus as she delivers twin boys.

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A Mother With Coronavirus Delivers Twins

Dr. Janish K. shares a glimpse of his overwhelming experience with patients.

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A NYC Doctor Shares His Experience On The Frontlines

Americans come together to help their neighbors and communities during the pandemic.

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Americans Volunteer to Help Those Impacted by Coronavirus

Mario is a warehouse worker having to attend work every day, in spite of confirmed cases.

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An Essential Worker Having To Work Amidst Confirmed Cases

Judith C. makes a last-minute food delivery with new safety precautions in place.

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Caring For Seniors In The Heart Of NYC

Henry L. delivers meals to the elderly community in California.

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Delivering Meals To The Elderly Community

Truck driving pair Terry and Laura face challenges in their work because of COVID-19.

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Truck Drivers Share Their New Reality

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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.