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Season 3 Episode 1: Through the Wire

The next episode of THROUGH THE WIRE explores the high-security isolation unit at Lexington's Federal prison, where three female inmates convicted of political crimes are being held, and the global effort to shut it down due to humanitarian concerns.

Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 1 Through the Wire

1. Through the Wire

Aired: Jun 26, 1990

The next episode of THROUGH THE WIRE explores the high-security isolation uni...

Episode 8 Days of Waiting

8. Days of Waiting

Aired: Aug 15, 1990

Estelle Peck Ishigo, a Caucasian woman, courageously accompanied her Japanese...

Episode 9 Golub

9. Golub

Aired: Aug 14, 1990

The debate about the role of art in America is a contentious issue, with disc...

Episode 10 Green Streets

10. Green Streets

Aired: Aug 21, 1990

The next episode delves into the remarkable story of community gardens in New...

Episode 11 Going Up

11. Going Up

Aired: Aug 21, 1990

In the next episode, a captivating dance performance takes place high above N...

Episode 16 People Power

16. People Power

Aired: Jul 17, 1990

A producer's journey to three countries to explore the concept of "People Pow...

Info about P.O.V.

Seasons: 37

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary