ADVANCE May 2024

MAY’S BEST

NATURE: GRIZZLY 399: QUEEN OF THE TETONS

Grizzly 399, the most famous bear in Grand Teton National Park, has an exceptional litter of four cubs to raise. Every day, the family must contend with threats to their survival, including a warming climate and human encroachment in bear country. In a riveting story full of twists and turns, hope and heartbreak, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.

Nature: Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons debuts May 8 at 7 p.m.

INDEPENDENT LENS: SPACE: THE LONGEST GOODBYE

Sending astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible. Meet the psychologists whose job is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space, as they’re caught between their dreams of reaching new frontiers and the human need to stay connected to home.

Independent Lens: Space: The Longest Goodbye airs May 6 at 9 p.m.

MY LIFE IS MURDER Lucy Lawless stars as retired cop Alexa Crowe in this contemporary Australian detective drama. Her old boss regularly asks for her insight on cold cases, and a young police data analyst is eager for mentorship. Whether Alexa wants to or not, she can’t seem to stop solving crime.

My Life Is Murder premieres May 11 at 10 p.m.

THROUGH OUR EYES From the producers of Sesame Street comes an intimate and inspiring journey into the lives of American families from the perspective of children. The series reveals the strength and perseverance of kids experiencing parental incarceration, climate displacement, the wounds of war and homelessness. Episodes also delve into kids learning about their race and culture, facing and fighting racism, and taking positive steps toward building the future they wish to inhabit.

Through Our Eyes will air Fridays at 6:30 p.m. beginning May 17.

MAY 2024 | ADVANCE 3