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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 25, 2026San Diego

KPBS 2 to broadcast documentary on artist Rockwell Kent

KPBS 2 will air a documentary detailing artist Rockwell Kent's 1918 journey to Alaska on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. The film explores how his time in the wilderness influenced his career.

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Why It Matters

This broadcast provides public access to a historical documentary about an American artist's life and work.

Key Facts

  • The documentary will air on KPBS 2 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 9:30 p.m.
  • The program is not available in the KPBS+ app.
  • The film covers Rockwell Kent's 1918 move from New York to Fox Island, Alaska.
  • The narrative focuses on Kent's search for artistic inspiration and his relationship with his son.

Who's Mentioned

locationFox Island“The location in Alaska where Rockwell Kent traveled in 1918.”organizationDownstream Films“The producer of the documentary.”organizationMountain Lake PBS“The presenter of the documentary.”personRockwell Kent“The subject of the documentary and an American artist.”organizationKPBS 2“Television station broadcasting the documentary.”organizationKPBS“The television station broadcasting the documentary.”