Life in the Heartland
Life in the Heart Land is a docuseries that presents rural America in a fresh light: as the source of innovative solutions and change.
VPM Shows
Virginia Home Grown
Virginia Home Grown features interviews with experts and enthusiasts from around the state. The program airs monthly from March through October.
VPM News
VPM News creates informed residents through fair and relevant news. Our goal is to be the essential source for stories that reflect and respect all of Virginia’s communities.
Legacy List with Matt Paxton
Legacy List with Matt Paxton is a compelling new one hour series about our homes, the hidden treasures, heirlooms and the precious memories attached to those items.
The Great American Recipe
Follow talented home cooks from different regions of the country as they compete weekly with their most memorable recipes. In the final week, the top three home cooks vie for a chance to win The Great American Recipe.
UNTAMED
Join Ed Clark from the Wildlife Center of Virginia as he discusses a wide range of wildlife conservation issues.
Unwine’d
Journey with host Tassie Pippert and discover the tastes and terroir of Virginia. Explore local winemaking traditions and the rich history of wine in the Commonwealth.
VPM Digital Shows
Charlottesville Inside-Out
Hosted by Terri Allard, CVIO highlights the people and places of the Piedmont Region.
Tassie's Table
Each bite-sized episode will serve up step-by-step recipes that will help you expand your go-to menu, gain confidence, explore new flavor profiles, and discover how fun cooking can be.
Bee Thoughtful with Hollee Freeman
Learn about bees, honey, hives and how they affect the environment, with Hollee Freeman.
Finding Edna Lewis
Follow food writer Deb Freeman as she journeys from Freetown, VA to New York City and beyond in search of the legacy of Edna Lewis, a Virginia-born chef who pioneered seasonal cooking.
Hidden History with Brian Bullock
Filmmaker Brian Bullock hosts this digital short featuring not-so-well-known Virginia locales and uncovering the remarkable hidden history found there.
Sonic Threads
House music, rock, go-go, the blues, jazz and hip-hop are just a few of the ingredients used in making a sonic brew.
VPM Documentaries
Chasing Cambodia
As a son of refugees, an elite cyclist and a new father, Johnny takes to his bike to navigate a journey of identity that takes him to the other side of the world.
Dementia Documentary Series
VPM’s four-part series explores how person-centered care and lifestyle changes can improve the quality of life for persons living with dementia.
Headwaters Down
Paddle into the past with a crew of five friends as they begin their 350-mile journey down the James River.
HEARD
HEARD captures the inspiring stories of five people who grew up in “the projects,” surviving and thriving in spite of, and often because of, the challenges they've had to overcome.
How The Monuments Came Down
How the Monuments Came Down explores Richmond’s complex history through the lens of Confederate monuments, supported by an extensive visual record never before presented in a single work.
Mending Walls
Artists get to know each other through uncomfortable conversations about race, status and their personal experiences.
Racism: Challenging Perceptions
This discussion series explores the social, cultural and economic impact of systemic racism on our communities.
Raised/Razed
Raised/Razed dives deep into the life and destruction of Black neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA, and Durham, NC.
Shenandoah
Nestled in the ancient Appalachians, this wilderness is alive — shaped by ongoing formations, migrations, and transformations.
More VPM Documentaries
Enjoy documentaries and other long-form content created and/or produced by VPM - covering a variety of topics and genre.
Latest Episodes from VPM
- Plants Rabbits Ignore in my Garden June 25, 2026
- The Myth of the Self-Sufficient Garden: Why Even Drought-Tolerant Plants Need a Summer Support Team June 25, 2026
- Tiny Desk Radio: Joe, Tems, Charlie Wilson June 18, 2026
- Don’t Lean on Me May 20, 2026
- Waiting for the Rain: Gardening During a Drought May 20, 2026
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