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WVIA Original Documentary Films are about people, places and/or issues that affect or have affected the lives of individuals and families throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and the Central Susquehanna Valley.

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Tragedy of the 109th

A WWII tragedy strikes the 109th Regiment; this film honors their sacrifice and lasting legacy.

Episode: S2002 E2 | 28:28

WVIA Original Documentary Films

1971 Lackawanna County Eagles

Hear the story of the Eagles' 1971 Empire League Championship Season

Clip: S2024 E1 | 1:40

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For the Love of the Game

Former Eagles players reflect on the brotherhood and dedication that defined their team

Clip: S2024 E1 | 1:27

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WVIA Original Documentary Films Season 2012
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WVIA Original Documentary Films Season 2002
WVIA Original Documentary Films Season 2001
WVIA Original Documentary Films Season 1993
WVIA Original Documentary Films Season 1987

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Tragedy of the 109th

A WWII tragedy strikes the 109th Regiment; this film honors their sacrifice and lasting legacy.

Episode: S2002 E2 | 28:28

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football

Discover the legend of the Scranton Eagles, a team that defined semi-professional football in NEPA.

Episode: S2024 E1 | 1:15:55

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ROAR: The Story of the Southern Columbia Football Tigers

The Story of the Winningest High School Football Team in Pennsylvania History

Episode: S2023 E1 | 1:23:39

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Agnes 50: Life After the Flood

WVIA explores what we as a region have learned from the Agnes tragedy

Episode: S2022 E1 | 56:30

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Paesani

Italian Culture in Northeast Pennsylvania

Episode: S2011 E1 | 1:26:28

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

A Call to CARE

Exploring how the Court-Assisted Re-Entry Program offers a second chance

Episode: S2021 E1 | 57:29

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Peoples of the Susquehanna River

Presented by Bucknell University and WVIA Public Media

Episode: S2017 E1 | 57:45

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Knoebels

Chart the evolution of KNOEBELS from family homestead to preeminent amusement resort

Episode: S2015 E1 | 57:55

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Rev. Jozef Murgas: Radios's Forgotten Genius

A WVIA Original Doumentary Film produced in 1996

Episode: S2002 E1 | 28:59

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

New Deal Legacy

A passage through Pennsylvania's Valleys of the Susquehanna

Episode: S2008 E1 | 59:34

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Crossroads of the Pocono Mountains

An inside look at the mountainous four-county Pocono Region

Episode: S2008 E2 | 55:39

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Upstate PA's Common Canvas

Upstate PA’s Common Canvas is a travelogue exploring the cities & towns of the Upstate PA

Episode: S2010 E1 | 59:44

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Spirit & Speed

Exploring "The Sport of Kings" - Thoroughbred horse racing in Pennsylvania

Episode: S2013 E2 | 54:59

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Expedition Susquehanna

Expedition Susquehanna

Episode: S2007 E1 | 56:32

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WARMland Remembered

Recounts the success of "WARMland" and the "Mighty 590" - WARM Radio

Episode: S2003 E1 | 58:44

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Seeking the Greatest Good

Seeking the Greatest Good

Episode: S2013 E1 | 56:49

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Little League: A History

Little League®: A History re-introduces America to one of it's own iconic institutions

Episode: S2014 E1 | 56:56

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Nutrient Trading: Reducing Pollutants in our Water

Education about the types of pollution that impact our waters

Episode: S2008 E3 | 27:15

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Chocolate Dreams: The Story of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Deeply personal All-American story of the founding & evolution of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Episode: S2012 E1 | 56:58

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Camp Victory

Camp Victory provides a summer camp experience for young people with chronic illnesses

Episode: S2012 E2 | 56:59

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Historical Lewisburg - Where the Past Lights the Future

The story of how a quaint Pennsylvania town has managed to prosper

Episode: S2005 E2 | 29:16

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Ubaldo

Ubaldo is a documentary film about a cultural festival steeped in 800 years of tradition

Episode: S2007 E2 | 57:44

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Local TV: The Early Years

Local TV: The Early Years takes you back to the start of television in northeastern PA

Episode: S2004 E1 | 57:14

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Hearth & Harvest

Cinematically juxtaposes history and heritage with contemporary practices and issues

Episode: S2009 E1 | 58:02

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Looking to the River

Examines critical contemporary issues pertaining to the Susquehanna River's Middle Basin

Episode: S2005 E1 | 56:45

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Hope for Polluted Waters

Hope for Polluted Waters

Episode: S2007 E4 | 56:54

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Remembering Agnes

Documents the effects of the flooding that devastated the Wyoming Valley in 1972

Episode: S2001 E1 | 57:29

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Knox... A Disaster

The Knox Mine Disaster is a WVIA Original Documentary Film produced in 1984

Episode: S2001 E2 | 28:05

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Rusty Flack: Doing the Right Thing

WVIA Presents Rusty Flack: Doing the Right Thing - An original documentary film

Episode: S2012 E3 | 27:39

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The Irish: Two Nations - One Heart

The second film in WVIA's Extraordinary Journey Series

Episode: S2009 E2 | 2:12:26

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Extraordinary Journey - Part 3

The Eastern Europeans of Northeast Pennsylvania

Episode: S2007 E7 | 56:19

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Extraordinary Journey - Part 2

The Eastern Europeans of Northeast Pennsylvania

Episode: S2007 E6 | 47:04

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Extraordinary Journey - Part 1

The Eastern Europeans of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Episode: S2007 E5 | 45:36

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Gino Merli: The Healing Hero

Gino Merli and the story of his extraordinary heroism

Episode: S2007 E3 | 28:44

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Vanishing American Landscape

The Vanishing American Landscape

Episode: S1993 E1 | 26:50

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WVIA Original Documentary Films

A Journey to the Endless Mountains

Explore the history, culture and traditions of the Endless Mountain region of Pennsylvania

Episode: S1987 E1 | 57:10

Extras

WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football | Preview

Watch Thursday, November 14th at 9pm on WVIA TV

Preview: S2024 E1 | 2:12

WVIA Original Documentary Films

Memories from the Players

Former Scranton Eagles players recall their time on the field,

Clip: S2024 E1 | 2:13

WVIA Original Documentary Films

Coach Roth

Hear the story of Southern Columbia Football coach Jim Roth in this clip

Clip: S2023 E1 | 2:50

WVIA Original Documentary Films

Berwick

Learn more about Southern Columbia's rivals, the Berwick Bulldogs

Clip: S2023 E1 | 1:43

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ROAR - Trailer

A WVIA Original Documentary Film - Coming May 2023

Preview: S2023 E1 | 2:22

WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Isle of Que

The residents of the Isle of Que in Selinsgrove have a resilience like no other

Clip: S2022 E1 | 1:55

WVIA Original Documentary Films

The Agnes Sequel

Lessons learned from Agnes helped to mitigate catastrophe When Tropical Storm Lee hit

Clip: S2022 E1 | 2:05

WVIA Original Documentary Films

Agnes 50: Share Your Stories

We invite you to share your stories of life in the wake of hurricane Agnes

Preview: S2022 E1 | 0:35

WVIA Original Documentary Films

Agnes 50 - Trailer

Premiering Thursday, June 23rd at 9pm on WVIA TV

Preview: S2022 E1 | 2:17

WVIA Original Documentary Films

We Love You Wall

The city of Sunbury was two inches away from devastation when Hurricane Agnes hit in 1972.

Clip: S2022 E1 | 2:59

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