Described as “a beacon of intelligence and purpose” (Houston Chronicle), the series brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America’s past and present. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentaries have been honored with every major broadcast award, including twenty-four Emmy Awards, four duPont-Columbia Awards, and fourteen George Foster Peabody Awards.   

“We couldn’t be more pleased to support KVIE and underwrite AMERICAN EXPERIENCE,” said Julia Jenness, a shareholder with Boutin and the Chair of its Employment Law Group.  Jenness also serves on the KVIE Board of Directors and is its Secretary.  “KVIE Public Television consistently delivers intelligent, accurate and insightful programming to Northern California.”  David Lowe, KVIE's President and General Manager, added, "The generosity of companies like Boutin combined with the individual gifts of our members truly powers the programming we are able to present for free to everyone with a television.  We are grateful for this local support of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE on KVIE."

Please join us on Monday, May 10 at 9:00 p.m. on KVIE for the next edition of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World.  This episode explores the history of the American whaling industry, from its 17th-century origins in drift-and-shore whaling off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the golden age of deep ocean whaling, and on to its demise in the decades following the American Civil War.

Boutin Gibson Di Giusto Hodell Inc. We celebrate the spirit of the people and places that have shaped America's past and present.