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WVIA Original Documentary Films

Gino Merli: The Healing Hero

Season 2007 Episode 3 | 28m 44s

A docudrama that recounts the World War II exploits of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and lifelong northeastern Pennsylvania resident Gino Merli, and how his extraordinary heroism at age 20 resonated throughout the remainder of his life.

Aired: 09/19/07
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Watch • 28:28
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
Watch • 2:12
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
Watch • 1:40
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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WVIA Original Documentary Films
Memories from the Players
Former Scranton Eagles players recall their time on the field,
Clip: S2024 E1 | 2:13
Watch • 1:27
WVIA Original Documentary Films
For the Love of the Game
Former Eagles players reflect on the brotherhood and dedication that defined their team
Clip: S2024 E1 | 1:27
Watch • 2:50
WVIA Original Documentary Films
Coach Roth
Hear the story of Southern Columbia Football coach Jim Roth in this clip
Clip: S2023 E1 | 2:50
Watch • 1:43
WVIA Original Documentary Films
Berwick
Learn more about Southern Columbia's rivals, the Berwick Bulldogs
Clip: S2023 E1 | 1:43
Watch • 2:22
WVIA Original Documentary Films
ROAR - Trailer
A WVIA Original Documentary Film - Coming May 2023
Preview: S2023 E1 | 2:22
Watch • 1:55
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
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The Agnes Sequel
Lessons learned from Agnes helped to mitigate catastrophe When Tropical Storm Lee hit
Clip: S2022 E1 | 2:05
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Watch • 28:28
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
Watch • 1:15:55
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
Watch • 1:23:39
WVIA Original Documentary Films
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
Watch • 56:30
WVIA Original Documentary Films
Agnes 50: Life After the Flood
WVIA explores what we as a region have learned from the Agnes tragedy
Episode: S2022 E1 | 56:30
Watch • 1:26:28
WVIA Original Documentary Films
Paesani
Italian Culture in Northeast Pennsylvania
Episode: S2011 E1 | 1:26:28
Watch • 57:29
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
Watch • 57:45
WVIA Original Documentary Films
Peoples of the Susquehanna River
Presented by Bucknell University and WVIA Public Media
Episode: S2017 E1 | 57:45
Watch • 57:55
WVIA Original Documentary Films
Knoebels
Chart the evolution of KNOEBELS from family homestead to preeminent amusement resort
Episode: S2015 E1 | 57:55
Watch • 28:59
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