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OPT Documentaries

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Rose O'Neill: An Artful Life

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From child prodigy to Kewpie creator, Rose O'Neill's art reflects a life of fame and complexity (55m 21s)

KEHILA KEDOSHA Jewish Heritage in the Missouri Ozarks

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Explore contributions of Jews in the Ozarks, and their lasting impact on the region's development (57m 19s)

In Gratitude: Honor Flight of the Ozarks

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Accompany Veterans and see the impact of gratitude they experience on their Honor Flight (1h 24m 50s)

Generations: African American Experiences in Springfield and

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Explore the challenges, and successes of Black Americans in Springfield and the Ozarks (1h 29m 29s)

Now Showing–The Life and Times of Springfield Movie Theaters

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Discover local theaters that have brought iconic films of the past century to Springfield. (59m 29s)

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils-Backstage

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Hear the story of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils musical success for 50 years running (1h 27m 59s)

KWTO-Legendary Live Country Radio

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Explore KWTO origins, personalities, country music in the Ozarks and beyond. (59m)

Missouri! A Bicentennial Celebration

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Missouri’s 2021 Bicentennial Anniversary (1h 54m)

The Evolution of the Branson Area

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The Branson area has evolved into one of America’s top family vacation experiences. (57m 9s)

Springfield - Upping the Odds!

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A continuation of 'Springfield: What Are The Odds?' (56m 59s)

Springfield - What Are The Odds

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Springfield is home for an extraordinary number of people, accomplishments and events (55m 55s)

Marian Days: A Spiritual and Cultural Homecoming

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An awe-inspiring celebration of spirituality, culture and community in Carthage, Missouri (58m 40s)

Marian Days: A Spiritual and Cultural Homecoming-Vietnamese

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An awe-inspiring celebration of spirituality, culture and community in Carthage, Missouri (58m 40s)

OzarksWatch Video Magazine-A Celebration of People, Places

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The story of OzarksWatch Video Magazine (55m)

The Past and the Park: Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

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The Past and the Park: Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield (56m)

Missouri State University Baseball | A Winning Tradition

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Missouri State University Baseball A Winning Tradition (58m 48s)

Stay Tuned: The Beginnings of Springfield, MO Television

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Stay Tuned: The Beginnings of Springfield, MO Television (58m 33s)

Empowerment: The Electrification of the Ozarks

The electrification of the Ozarks united us, employed, empowered, and forever changed us. (57m 14s)

The Beat Goes On: MSU's Pride Marching Band!

The Beat Goes On: MSU's Pride Marching Band! (52m 15s)

Setting the Stage: Springfield Little Theatre

History of Springfield Little Theatre and their home stage, the Landers Theatre. (57m 51s)

Ozark Air Lines: The Sky's The Limit!

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In 1950 Ozark Air Lines took to the air, and flying into commercial aviation history. (58m 9s)

Links to the Past, Fairways to the Future

Golf's history runs deep in the Ozarks. (1h 25m 27s)

Stately Images: The Public Art of Missouri's State Capitol

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Stained glass, murals, carvings and statuary shows Missouri’s history. (28m 14s)

Community Ties: The Frisco Railroad in Southwest Missouri

Community Ties: The Frisco Railroad in Southwest Missouri (1h 52m 45s)

The Ozarks Uplift: The Story of Tri-State Mining

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The gentle uplift known as the Ozarks Uplift is rich with lead, zinc and coal. (54m 55s)

Tent Theatre - 50 Fabulous Seasons!

The story of Missouri State University's celebrated summer theatre program 'Tent Theatre!' (57m 21s)

On the Fast Track: Racing in the Ozarks

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Stock-car Racing has deep roots in the Ozarks. (1h 52m 58s)

O'Reilly General Hospital: The Hospital with a Soul

History of O’Reilly General Hospital, a WWII-era army hospital in Springfield, Missouri. (58m 36s)

The Civil War Battle of Newtonia

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A Civil War Battle unique for the participation of Native Americans on both sides. (26m 47s)

Seeds of Success : The Legacy of George Washington Carver

A tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor and educator George Washington Carver. (28m 2s)

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