I Am Only a Craftsman

This feature-length documentary traces the quiet, decades-long friendship between master leather carvers Jim Jackson of Wyoming and Taka Otsuka of Japan. It reveals how Wyoming’s iconic Sheridan-style carving became an international bridge — proving that true craftsmanship is a profound art rooted in humility, friendship, and tradition.

The film was directed by Salvatore Brown. Funding was provided in part by Sheridan County Travel & Tourism, Wyoming Humanities, and the Wyoming Arts Council.

Before Wyoming: The West in 1776

This documentary expands the map of the Revolutionary era in North America to include what we now know as the American West. Seldom told in history books is this other story of upheaval and change, just beyond the edges of European and Anglo-American exploration, in the heart of the continent, where Native American communities underwent dramatic change.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Caldera Productions. Funding for this film was provided in part by Wyoming Humanities and America 250 Wyoming.

A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides

This documentary pays homage to Wyoming's pioneering mountain guides and their crucial contributions to the advancement of safe and empowering climbing practices. By weaving together the stories of legendary figures like Glenn Exum and Paul Petzoldt with contemporary narratives, the film will serve as an enduring source of heritage, wisdom, and inspiration for the broad and interconnected community deeply invested in mountaineering and outdoor pursuits.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Alpheus Media. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Humanities, and Wyoming Community Foundation.

Made in the West

Explore the beauty and utility of American functional art, from custom furniture to handcrafted tools and clothing. Featuring artisans, historians, and educators, this film highlights the legacy of western style, the challenges facing today’s master craftsmen, and efforts to inspire a new generation of makers.

This film is a co-production between Wyoming PBS and Nashville PBS. Funding for this film was provided by Carlene Lebous, Thomas and Elizabeth Grainger, Naoma Tate, AllianceBernstein, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Carolyn and Scott Heppel, PacifiCorp Foundation, and First Horizon Foundation.

Gravel & Grit: Bridging the Great Divide

This documentary tells the story of a team of cyclists from Central Wyoming College as they traverse 1,000 miles of rugged backcountry terrain along the Continental Divide. From Eureka, Montana, to Atlantic City, Wyoming, the riders test the limits of their courage and physical abilities, ultimately achieving goals they never thought possible while experiencing the power of nature.

Produced by Wyoming PBS in partnership with Central Wyoming College, this documentary inspires hope and provides a model for a unique educational approach. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment.

Call of the West

This epic documentary chronicles the rise of the dude ranch — an enduring symbol of the American West. Against stunning landscapes, ranchers battle modernization, economic struggles, and generational shifts to keep their legacy alive. Through gripping stories of iconic families, this film reveals their fight to preserve a way of life that refuses to fade into history.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Alpheus Media. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund and the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment.

Afar & Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners

The trona industry is deeply woven into Wyoming’s culture, yet the story of the miners who keep this massive industry running remains untold. During a day in their life underground, we dig into the community, culture, and history of these subterranean cities— and their impact on our lives back on the surface. 

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Burning Torch Productions. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment.

Mountain Roots: The Adventure Home

What can be accomplished with a spirit of young wonder and some curiosity? Bennett, a 9-year-old from Wyoming, has climbed in the most famous ranges of her home state. Now, she is ready to take on new summits in North Italy, where discovers a centuries’-old heritage rooted in the Alps that might explain her fascination with the outdoors. The documentary shares Bennett’s journey to meet extended family in a village and a local mountaineer, who joins her in climbing one of the region’s mountain peaks.

This documentary is a co-production between Wyoming PBS and Burning Torch Productions. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment.

Headwinds: Bikepacking the Red Desert

Wyoming’s Red Desert is a place where worlds collide. It holds historic significance for Indigenous and American cultures, a diversity of wildlife, and spectacular, varied landscapes within close proximity to each other. It’s also an outdoor playground for many recreationists. Follow a group of bikepackers as they journey across the desert to learn what makes it so special.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by BJ Klophaus. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment and Explore WY Rock Springs & Green River.

Fossil Country

Hardscrabble fossil hunters in Wyoming make astounding discoveries that change what we know about the earth’s history. The mining town of Kemmerer, in the Green River Formation, is ground zero for the best fossil collecting in the world. Geology, history, and entrepreneurship all come to life through human stories of fossil hunters seeking a rare discovery — and a big payday.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Alpheus Media. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment.

Egypt Excursion: Wyoming Climbers Explore Sinai Peninsula

Laramie resident and renowned climber, explorer, and writer, Mark Jenkins, embarks on a last minute expedition with fellow Wyoming rock climbers to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula in search of unclimbed rock walls. While exploring the harsh and rugged mountains they also find they share a connection with the mountain loving bedouin people who call this land home.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Kyle Duba. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment.

The Art of Home: A Wind River Story

Two indigenous artists create new works reflecting on their tribal homelands, the Wind River Indian Reservation. Ken Williams (Arapaho) is a Santa Fe art celebrity and Sarah Ortegon (Shoshone) is an up-and-coming actress in Denver. Both artists travel to Wind River Reservation to reconnect with their ancestors and present their art work to a somewhat isolated community.

 This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Alpheus Media. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Public Television Production Endowment.

The State of Equality

On December 10th, 1869 the territory of Wyoming ratified into law the right for women to vote. Stories abound across the state regarding the reasons why Wyoming women were granted the right to vote 150 years ago. Near the centennial of the 19th amendment, Wyoming PBS looks back to when the Wyoming Territory led the way on women's suffrage.

This documentary is a co-production between Wyoming PBS and Caldera Productions. Funding for this film was provided in part by the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund.

Wyoming PBS Specials

Over Wyoming

WyomingPBS teamed with an international production team, Skyworks, to fly over Wyoming.

Wyoming PBS Specials

Painting the Falls of Yellowstone

M.C. "Mike" Poulsen captures the waterfalls of Yellowstone on canvas.

Wyoming PBS Specials

She Wrote "My Friend Flika"

Mary O’Hara wrote “My Friend Flika”, a story which became famous.