The Philadelphia Eleven premieres on public television around the country starting March 1, 2025
Scroll down for details about how to find the film on your local public television station.
This story teaches us to be who we are called to be despite what earthly institutions tell us is allowed. It shows us ways to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalized so that all of us can follow our calls; and, it reminds us how important it is to make our voices heard, even, as the Rev. Merrill Bittner says, "when our voices shake."
In reaching a wide audience, my hope is that viewers everywhere will be inspired by the women who followed their call despite being told it was not possible.
Thanks to all of you who have believed in this film and this story, and to those who have made additional donations to support our publicity, outreach and station relations campaign to bring the film to as many people as possible.
Thank you also to WHYY in Philadelphia for being our presenting station; and thank you to American Public Television for distributing the film to public television stations.
BROADCAST DETAILS
TELEVISION BROADCAST: For broadcast dates and times, check the local listings for the PBS or public television station in your area.
Here are broadcast dates we are aware of as of this morning. Stations are in the process of making programming decisions. We expect more stations around the country will add the film to their programming in the coming months.
WORLD Channel This channel is carried as a secondary channel. It covers a total of 196 stations which represent roughly 77% of the U.S. market. Check local listings to see if you have WORLD Channel and for time of broadcast.
WORLD broadcast dates: Wednesday, March 19th Thursday, March 20th Saturday, March 22nd
GBH, Boston, MA Sunday, March 30th at 6pm on GBH2
MPT, Maryland Public Television, Baltimore, MD Saturday, March 29th at 9pm
If you still do not see the film listed by your local station after March 1st, you can call to ask if and when they are planning to air the film.
STREAMING DETAILS
STREAMING:
For streaming, dates of availability are March 1st through April 30th on the PBS app. After that, it will be available to Passport members, individuals who are members of PBS or public TV stations.
Beginning March 1st, go one of the platforms listed below and search for The Philadelphia Eleven:
PBS.org
PBS mobile app
OTT platforms, i.e. Roku, You Tube TV, Hulu Live
While the streaming platform that most public media stations use is the PBS Platform, some stations promote their own website as a place to access the film on demand.
THE SCREENING TOUR CONTINUES
HOST A SCREENING
You can still hold a screening at your church, library, or another community space. In-person screenings are the best way to watch, learn and unpack the meaning of this history together.
Click below to get started. You can reach us anytime with questions by responding to this email.
January 30th at 6:00 PM, hosted by St. Mary's Episcopal Church at Provo City Library, Provo, UT
February February 10th at 7:00 PM, Church of the Holy Spirit, Lake Forest, IL
February 15th at 10:00 AM, St. Michael and All Angels, Tucson, AZ This screening will include Spanish subtitles
February 23rd at 12:15 PM Crossroads Hall at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Freehold, NJ
March
March 12th at 5:30 PM, St. Columba Episcopal Church, Marathon, FL
March 19th at 7:00 PM, Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, VA
March 20th at 6:00 PM, hosted by St. John's Episcopal Church at the Jackson County Public Library 310 Keener St.,Sylva, NC
March 23rd at 11:00 AM, West Linn Lutheran Church, West Linn, OR
Photo highlights from recent screenings!
From top left clockwise: The Episcopal Church on West Kauai, HI, Episcopal Diocese of IA, West Mission Area, Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, Christ Episcopal Church, Sausalito, CA.
Click here to see our list of upcoming screenings on the website.
You can always reach us by responding directly to this email.
