Holding History: The Collections of Charles L. Blockson


A WPSU Penn State original production, this short-form documentary tells the story of Charles L. Blockson’s lifelong journey to unearth and preserve the history, culture, and contributions of people of African descent.

Awards

  • Mid Atlantic Emmy® Award winner: Human Interest Program/Special
  • Voted “Favorite Documentary Short” at the 2016 Blackstar Film Festival

More from WPSU

Science U students

In this public television special, campers, mentors and instructors at the Penn State Science-U summer science camp show off the ways parents and caregivers can bring the wonder of science home to kids.

Posted on September 26, 2021

 

Young kid celebrates with Penn State Students at THON

Why We Dance: The Story of THON is a documentary project that chronicles the student-run philanthropy, THON, and the children, families, and students who are changed by their experience.

Posted on November 27, 2021

 

This 60-minute documentary, produced in 2005 by WPSU, examines the people and events that have taken the Commonwealth’s land-grant university from its humble roots as the state farmers’ high school to an internationally recognized place of learning.

Posted on July 29, 2005