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Emmy-Nominated and Award-Winning Programs Streaming Free on Very Local

Stream acclaimed documentaries highlighting history, culture, and resilience.

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Updated: 2:55 PM CDT Sep 3, 2025
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Emmy-Nominated and Award-Winning Programs Streaming Free on Very Local

Stream acclaimed documentaries highlighting history, culture, and resilience.

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Updated: 2:55 PM CDT Sep 3, 2025
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Very Local is rolling out the red carpet with a slate of Emmy-nominated and award-winning original programs now available to stream for free. These powerful documentaries and series highlight stories of resilience, culture, and community that continue to resonate nationwide.Heroes on Call (Emmy-Nominated)Fifty years ago, in a historically Black neighborhood in Pittsburgh, a pioneering group made history. Freedom House Ambulance Service, run and staffed by Black men and women, became the nation’s first-ever paramedics unit—laying the foundation for today’s emergency medical services. Heroes on Call tells their groundbreaking story.Silver Linings (Emmy-Nominated)In Lancaster, Pennsylvania—one of the country’s most popular retirement hubs—aging takes on a whole new meaning. Silver Linings follows residents who defy expectations, from a beauty pageant queen to a championship swimmer, showcasing how senior years can be the start of something new.Breaking Chains (Emmy Winner)This Emmy-winning documentary sheds light on the hidden realities of sex trafficking. Through personal accounts from survivors, along with insights from advocates and officials, Breaking Chains reveals the immense challenges victims face on their path to recovery.Lowrider Legacy (Emmy Winner)Celebrating the history and cultural impact of lowrider communities, Lowrider Legacy profiles families, activists, and scholars who have shaped a movement. The documentary explores how lowriders have become a powerful symbol of resilience and identity.What is Very Local?Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch daily newscasts, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust, and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond. Download the app here.

is rolling out the red carpet with a slate of Emmy-nominated and award-winning original programs now available to stream for free. These powerful documentaries and series highlight stories of resilience, culture, and community that continue to resonate nationwide.

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Fifty years ago, in a historically Black neighborhood in Pittsburgh, a pioneering group made history. Freedom House Ambulance Service, run and staffed by Black men and women, became the nation’s first-ever paramedics unit—laying the foundation for today’s emergency medical services. Heroes on Call tells their groundbreaking story.

In Lancaster, Pennsylvania—one of the country’s most popular retirement hubs—aging takes on a whole new meaning. Silver Linings follows residents who defy expectations, from a beauty pageant queen to a championship swimmer, showcasing how senior years can be the start of something new.

This Emmy-winning documentary sheds light on the hidden realities of sex trafficking. Through personal accounts from survivors, along with insights from advocates and officials, Breaking Chains reveals the immense challenges victims face on their path to recovery.

Celebrating the history and cultural impact of lowrider communities, Lowrider Legacy profiles families, activists, and scholars who have shaped a movement. The documentary explores how lowriders have become a powerful symbol of resilience and identity.

What is Very Local?

Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch daily newscasts, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust, and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond.