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WATCH POWER TRIP: THE STORY OF ENERGY

“Power Trip: the Story of Energy” is a top 10 rated streaming show on PBS, and Neilson ratings confirmed hit show broadcasting nationally and watched by millions. Power Trip is a 12-part, 12-hour-long documentary series directed by Mat Hames, based on Michael E. Webber's book. Season One explores energy in WATER, FOOD, CITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WEALTH and WAR. Season Two reveals energy as the underlying force that carries us to SPACE, causes large-scale DISASTERS, transforms WORK, CULTURE, and ENTERTAINMENT, and drives GLOBALIZATION.

Stream "Power Trip: The Story of Energy - A Documentary Series”, now available:

  • on the PBS App (on your Smart TV, search for PBS in your app store) and at PBS.org

  • on Amazon Prime Video, as part of a PBS Documentaries Subscription

  • on AppleTV

  • Using your ROKU

  • Broadcasting nationally on PBS (check your local station listings)

WATCH POWER TRIP: THE STORY OF ENERGY ON PBS.ORG, AMAZON PRIME, APPLE TV, AND THE PBS APP

ZPryme Now Interview

On the heels of releasing the critically acclaimed Power Trip: The Story of Energy, last week Zpryme’s Erin Hardick pulled up with Dr. Michael Webber (Chief Science Officer, ENGIE – Professor, University of Texas) and Mat Hames (Founder/Executive Producer, Alpheus Media) covering the six-part PBS documentary series that takes viewers on a journey through the past, present and future of energy. Watch the full interview here.

From where Mat’s passion for filmmaking resonates to Dr. Webber sharing what major challenges face today’s energy system — learn more about the hidden energy that is embedded in our modern way of life. For more information on Power Trip visit: www.powertripshow.com

Tune in Or Stream "The Art of Home: A Wind River Story" on PBS

Directed and Produced by Mat Hames. "The Art of Home: A Wind River Story” is a portrait of two native artists from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, and will be airing nationally on PBS. Check your local stations for times/dates. The film is also available to stream free right now at pbs.org. Stream the film now.

UPDATE: As of December, the film will have aired over 281 times in 82 markets in 30 states including New York, Boston, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Charlotte and Atlanta. Check local listings.

“The Art of Home” :30 TV PBS Spot. Directed by Mat Hames, Cinematography Brian Nelligan, Edited by Ginny Patrick, Produced by Jordan Dresser, Beth Hames, Audrey Long, Terry Dugas, Featuring Sarah Ortegon and Kenneth Williams. Tune in or stream at pbs.org

Artist Sarah Ortegon explains her work in “The Art of Home”, Behind the scenes image Courtesy of Alpheus Media

Artist Sarah Ortegon explains her work in “The Art of Home”, Behind the scenes image Courtesy of Alpheus Media

The Documentary Life Podcast — Episode 93 →

Listen to “The Documentary Life” Episode 93 featuring Mat Hames. The wide ranging interview covers his career including Last Best Hope, two Independent Lens films When I Rise and What Was Ours, as well as the #RTDocs series. Listen in the embedded audio file below, on Apple Podcasts, Android, or subscribe via RSS.

NETA Award for Wind River Films

Created from hours of interviews I conducted with Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribal people and historians,  Wyoming PBS launched 6 short films for history and government curriculum in Wyoming middle and high schools. Tonight, the project won a national award, presented in Washington D.C., from the National Educational Telecommunications Association, or NETA. 

Mat Hames interviews Sam Dresser, Northern Arapaho tribal member from the Wind River Reservation

Mat Hames interviews Sam Dresser, Northern Arapaho tribal member from the Wind River Reservation