WE’LL MEET AGAIN With Ann Curry Returns With a Second Season of Unforgettable Stories on Tuesday, November 13, 2018

WE’LL MEET AGAIN With Ann Curry
Returns With a Second Season of Unforgettable Stories on
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
– Season 1 Broadcasts Reached 15.5 Million Unique Viewers and
Generated More Than 11.5 Million Streams Across PBS Platforms and
Facebook Watch –

ARLINGTON, VA, October 4, 2018 – WE’LL MEET AGAIN
returns for a second season of compelling human stories of
hope, courage and resilience, exploring some of history’s
most dramatic events through the personal experiences of
those who lived through them. Executive produced and
reported by Ann Curry, WE’LL MEET AGAIN tells the stories
of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history who are
seeking to be reunited with those who helped them – either
physically or emotionally – survive these transformational
events. Produced by Blink Films in partnership with Ann
Curry, Inc., WE’LL MEET AGAIN Season 2 premieres
Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local
listings) on PBS.

The Season 1 broadcast of the six-part series reached 15.5 million unique viewers (Source: Nielsen Live+7 P2+
reach estimates, 1 minute qualifier). With more than 11.5 million streams across station-branded PBS platforms and
Facebook Watch (Source: Facebook Insights and Google Analytics), the series marked the first time PBS shared full,
long-form episodes on Facebook Watch. Additionally, PBS launched a digital campaign in which people
were invited to share their own stories of someone who changed their lives during one of history’s key
moments. Viewers submitted their personal stories by using the hashtag #MeetAgainStoriesPBS or by
visiting pbs.org/meetagain, which resulted in two submissions being featured in Season 2.

“We knew these stories would be powerful, but we didn’t know they would resonate with viewers as much
as they have,” said Curry. “Several times a week now, wherever I go, people stop me to say they’ve been
touched by these stories. There is something about seeing others rise when faced with challenges that
wake you up to what is possible in you. The most common comment I get is, ‘This is what we need to
hear now.’”
This season, WE’LL MEET AGAIN travels across the country and around the world, once again helping
people find that special someone whose actions changed the course of their lives, searching for clues in
marriage records and war and immigration documents, and combing archives to reunite those separated
by time and distance. Featured are stories of a Cuban-American who escaped during the 1980 Mariel
Boatlift and never forgot the brave skipper who piloted him to a new life in the U.S.; a woman looking for
the best friend whose family shielded her during the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964; two Vietnam
veterans, one longing to reconnect with the helicopter pilot who rescued him from enemy fire, the other
wanting to thank the doctor who saved his leg; and a Holocaust survivor hoping to discover what
happened to a fellow survivor he befriended in a displaced persons camp.

“We are delighted to welcome Ann back for a second season of WE’LL MEET AGAIN,” said Paula
Kerger, PBS President and CEO. “Her exceptional reporting, strong intuition and grace are on full display
as she reunites people whose paths have crossed at pivotal moments."
Below is the full schedule:
“Saved in Vietnam” – Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
Two veterans of the war in Vietnam search for the heroes who saved them. Dave, a three-tour Army
officer, hopes to find the helicopter pilot who answered his desperate Mayday call when he was shot
down on the Vietnam-Cambodia border, saving his life and those of his men. Roger longs to thank the
pioneering doctor who saved his leg from amputation when he was wounded while performing guard duty
in 1967.
“Surviving the Holocaust” – Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
Two men who survived the Holocaust search for those who gave them hope in their darkest days. One
wants to find the friend he left behind when he abandoned their plan to move to Israel. The other hopes a
70-year-old photograph will reunite him with a girl who was his first friend.
“Great Alaskan Earthquake” – Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
On March 27, 1964, the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America struck Alaska, causing
catastrophic damage and 131 fatalities. Two children who survived search for childhood friends whose
families moved away immediately after the quake. Michelle wants to thank a friend and her mom for
shielding her from harm, and Dan searches for a former Little League teammate.
“Korean War Brothers in Arms” – Tuesday, December 25, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
Although the fighting in the Korean War ceased in 1953, two men have never forgotten the comrades who
helped them make it through tough times. Jim wants to show his gratitude to two lieutenants who inspired
him to be brave in battle, and Tony hopes to thank a friend who boosted his spirits aboard a hospital ship.
“Escape from Cuba” – Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
In 1959, Fidel Castro’s regime came to power, changing the lives of the Cuban people. Two men who
fled the country as children seek to find those who helped them come to the U.S. Nelson left Cuba in
1961 as part of Operation Pedro Pan and hopes to reconnect with the family who took him in, while Juan
looks for the shrimp boat captain who brought him and his family to safety during the Mariel boatlift in
1980.
“The Fight for Women’s Rights” - Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
In the 1970s and 80s, many women were active in the movement for gender equality in the workplace
and at home. Two women who faced these challenges search for the friends and mentors who changed
their lives. Lynn, the first flight attendant to become a commercial pilot, hopes to find the first female pilot
she ever met, while activist Zoe searches for the feminist leader who inspired her to join a demonstration
and hunger strike.

WE’LL MEET AGAIN is a production of Blink Films. The series is produced by Page Shepherd and
executive producers are Ann Curry, Justine Kershaw and Andra Heritage.
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About Ann Curry
Award-winning journalist Ann Curry, a former NBC News anchor and international correspondent, has
been recognized for her incisive coverage of global conflicts, nuclear tensions, humanitarian crises and
groundbreaking journalism on climate change. Known for her focused reporting from inside Iran, she first
broke the news of Iran’s interest in negotiating a nuclear agreement with the outside world. She delivered
the first live news report to an American audience from the South Pole, tracked the AIDS epidemic in
South Africa and Botswana, and documented Al Qaeda’s link to Al Shabaab terrorists in Somalia and
Kenya. Her long list of exclusive and news-breaking interviews includes those with world leaders, U.S.
presidents from George H.W. Bush through Barack Obama, and notables from every walk of life.
Curry has won seven national news Emmys, as well as several Edward R. Murrow Awards, Gracie Allen
Awards and National Headliner Awards. The NAACP has honored her with an Excellence in Reporting
Award, and she earned a Matrix Award from Women in Communications. Curry is the recipient of
numerous humanitarian awards from organizations such as Refugees International, Americares, Save
the Children and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which awarded her a Medal of Valor for her dedication to
reporting about genocide.

About Blink Films
Blink Films is a BAFTA Award-winning production company set up by Dan Chambers and Justine
Kershaw. Since 2007, Blink has made over 200 hours of television — from factual to formats,
documentaries, entertainment, drama-doc and comedy, which have been praised for their intelligence,
warmth and creativity. Blink relishes the creative challenge of telling the “untellable,” whether it’s
visualizing the extraordinary story of reproduction by scaling sperm up to human size or exploring the
sensitive subject of death through a groundbreaking science experiment. Blink exudes a passion for
making standout television, from one-off feature-length documentaries to each individual episode of a 10-
part series, and the programs rely on strong relationships with all contributors. Blink has co-production
deals with broadcasters in the U.K., U.S., Canada, Australia and France, with programs that have sold to
over 50 countries around the world.

About PBS
PBS, with nearly 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and
new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 100 million people
through television and nearly 28 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science,
history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class
drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s
most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for
digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that
PBS’ premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math and social-
emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations,
PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV – including a new 24/7 channel, online at
pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about
PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS
on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices.

WE’LL MEET AGAIN With Ann Curry Returns With a Second Season of Unforgettable Stories on Tuesday, November 13, 2018

WE’LL MEET AGAIN With Ann Curry

Returns With a Second Season of Unforgettable Stories on Tuesday, November 13, 2018

• Season 1 Broadcasts Reached 15.5 Million Unique Viewers and

Generated More Than 11.5 Million Streams Across PBS Platforms and Facebook Watch –

Ann Curry ©photo by Stephanie Berger

ARLINGTON, VA, October 4, 2018 – WE’LL MEET AGAIN returns for a second season of compelling human stories of hope, courage and resilience, exploring some of history’s most dramatic events through the personal experiences of those who lived through them. Executive produced and reported by Ann Curry, WE’LL MEET AGAIN tells the stories of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history who are seeking to be reunited with those who helped them – either physically or emotionally – survive these transformational events. Produced by Blink Films in partnership with Ann Curry, Inc., WE’LL MEET AGAIN Season 2 premieres Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. See the trailer here.

The Season 1 broadcast of the six-part series reached 15.5 million unique viewers (Source: Nielsen Live+7 P2+ reach estimates, 1 minute qualifier). With more than 11.5 million streams across station-branded PBS platforms and Facebook Watch (Source: Facebook Insights and Google Analytics), the series marked the first time PBS shared full, long-form episodes on Facebook Watch. Additionally, PBS launched a digital campaign in which people were invited to share their own stories of someone who changed their lives during one of history’s key moments. Viewers submitted their personal stories by using the hashtag #MeetAgainStoriesPBS or by visiting pbs.org/meetagain, which resulted in two submissions being featured in Season 2.

“We knew these stories would be powerful, but we didn’t know they would resonate with viewers as much as they have,” said Curry. “Several times a week now, wherever I go, people stop me to say they’ve been touched by these stories. There is something about seeing others rise when faced with challenges that wake you up to what is possible in you. The most common comment I get is, ‘This is what we need to hear now.’”

This season, WE’LL MEET AGAIN travels across the country and around the world, once again helping people find that special someone whose actions changed the course of their lives, searching for clues in marriage records and war and immigration documents, and combing archives to reunite those separated by time and distance. Featured are stories of a Cuban-American who escaped during the 1980 Mariel Boatlift and never forgot the brave skipper who piloted him to a new life in the U.S.; a woman looking for the best friend whose family shielded her during the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964; two Vietnam veterans, one longing to reconnect with the helicopter pilot who rescued him from enemy fire, the other wanting to thank the doctor who saved his leg; and a Holocaust survivor hoping to discover what happened to a fellow survivor he befriended in a displaced persons camp. 

“We are delighted to welcome Ann back for a second season of WE’LL MEET AGAIN,” said Paula Kerger, PBS President and CEO. “Her exceptional reporting, strong intuition and grace are on full display as she reunites people whose paths have crossed at pivotal moments."

Below is the full schedule:

“Saved in Vietnam” – Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

Two veterans of the war in Vietnam search for the heroes who saved them. Dave, a three-tour Army officer, hopes to find the helicopter pilot who answered his desperate Mayday call when he was shot down on the Vietnam-Cambodia border, saving his life and those of his men. Roger longs to thank the pioneering doctor who saved his leg from amputation when he was wounded while performing guard duty in 1967.

“Surviving the Holocaust” – Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

Two men who survived the Holocaust search for those who gave them hope in their darkest days. One wants to find the friend he left behind when he abandoned their plan to move to Israel. The other hopes a 70-year-old photograph will reunite him with a girl who was his first friend.

“Great Alaskan Earthquake” – Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

On March 27, 1964, the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America struck Alaska, causing catastrophic damage and 131 fatalities. Two children who survived search for childhood friends whose families moved away immediately after the quake. Michelle wants to thank a friend and her mom for shielding her from harm, and Dan searches for a former Little League teammate.

“Korean War Brothers in Arms” – Tuesday, December 25, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

Although the fighting in the Korean War ceased in 1953, two men have never forgotten the comrades who helped them make it through tough times. Jim wants to show his gratitude to two lieutenants who inspired him to be brave in battle, and Tony hopes to thank a friend who boosted his spirits aboard a hospital ship.

“Escape from Cuba” – Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

In 1959, Fidel Castro’s regime came to power, changing the lives of the Cuban people. Two men who fled the country as children seek to find those who helped them come to the U.S. Nelson left Cuba in 1961 as part of Operation Pedro Pan and hopes to reconnect with the family who took him in, while Juan looks for the shrimp boat captain who brought him and his family to safety during the Mariel boatlift in 1980.

“The Fight for Women’s Rights” - Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET

In the 1970s and 80s, many women were active in the movement for gender equality in the workplace and at home. Two women who faced these challenges search for the friends and mentors who changed their lives. Lynn, the first flight attendant to become a commercial pilot,  hopes to find the first female pilot she ever met, while activist Zoe searches for the feminist leader who inspired her to join a demonstration and hunger strike.

WE’LL MEET AGAIN is a production of Blink Films. The series is produced by Page Shepherd and executive producers are Ann Curry, Justine Kershaw and Andra Heritage.

WE’LL MEET AGAIN is made possible by public television viewers.

About Ann Curry

Award-winning journalist Ann Curry, a former NBC News anchor and international correspondent, has been recognized for her incisive coverage of global conflicts, nuclear tensions, humanitarian crises and groundbreaking journalism on climate change. Known for her focused reporting from inside Iran, she first broke the news of Iran’s interest in negotiating a nuclear agreement with the outside world. She delivered the first live news report to an American audience from the South Pole, tracked the AIDS epidemic in South Africa and Botswana, and documented Al Qaeda’s link to Al Shabaab terrorists in Somalia and Kenya. Her long list of exclusive and news-breaking interviews includes those with world leaders, U.S. presidents from George H.W. Bush through Barack Obama, and notables from every walk of life.

Curry has won seven national news Emmys, as well as several Edward R. Murrow Awards, Gracie Allen Awards and National Headliner Awards. The NAACP has honored her with an Excellence in Reporting Award, and she earned a Matrix Award from Women in Communications. Curry is the recipient of numerous humanitarian awards from organizations such as Refugees International, Americares, Save the Children and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which awarded her a Medal of Valor for her dedication to reporting about genocide.

About Blink Films

Blink Films is a BAFTA Award-winning production company set up by Dan Chambers and Justine Kershaw. Since 2007, Blink has made over 200 hours of television — from factual to formats, documentaries, entertainment, drama-doc and comedy, which have been praised for their intelligence, warmth and creativity. Blink relishes the creative challenge of telling the “untellable,” whether it’s visualizing the extraordinary story of reproduction by scaling sperm up to human size or exploring the sensitive subject of death through a groundbreaking science experiment. Blink exudes a passion for making standout television, from one-off feature-length documentaries to each individual episode of a 10-part series, and the programs rely on strong relationships with all contributors. Blink has co-production deals with broadcasters in the U.K., U.S., Canada, Australia and France, with programs that have sold to over 50 countries around the world.

About PBS
PBS, with nearly 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 100 million people through television and nearly 28 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’ premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV – including a new 24/7 channel, online at pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices. 

We'll Meet Again - Official PBS Press Release for the DVD Release Starring Ann Curry DVD will be in stores on April 3rd
Posted by David Lambert	2/22/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REVEALS MOVING STORIES OF HOPE, COURAGE AND LOVE WE'LL MEET AGAIN WITH ANN CURRY Available on DVD April 3 from PBS Distribution Arlington, VA; February 21, 2018 - PBS Distribution announced today it is releasing WE'LL MEET AGAIN on DVD. The program explores some of history's most dramatic events through the personal stories of those who experienced them, and brings together people whose lives intersected at pivotal moments. Executive produced and reported by Ann Curry, each episode reveals the powerful bonds forged among people who now, against the odds, have the chance to reunite with someone who transformed their life. WE'LL MEET AGAIN will be available on DVD April 3, 2018. The run time of the program is approximately 360 minutes on 2 discs and has an SRP of $34.99. The tides of history can disrupt lives, throwing strangers together, or tearing loved ones apart. WE'LL MEET AGAIN reveals these moving personal stories of hope, courage and love: from a Vietnam War baby desperate to find the American father she last saw 40 years ago to the military chaplain who helped a stranger through the trauma of 9/11, from a Japanese-American girl interned in 1942 who never forgot the classmate who helped her during her darkest hours, to civil rights workers whose lives were forever changed by the deep relationships they formed in the 1960s South. The program takes viewers on a journey of hope, searching for clues in marriage records and war and immigration documents, and combing archives to reunite those separated by time and distance. "This series helps people separated by conflict, war and humanitarian disasters find each other again and reveals untold stories of courage, survival, friendship and even love," said Curry. "This is human history - not from the point of view of kings or politicians or generals, but of everyday people on the front lines of massive events they have no way to control. Their stories tell us something about what we are made of." Episodes include: "Children of WWII" - Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the U.S. entered World War II. Two children whose lives were forever changed by the war search for lost friends. Reiko, a Japanese-American woman sent to an internment camp as a child, hopes to find the classmate who stood by her in the face of anti-Japanese sentiment. Peter, who fled the Nazis with his parents in 1938, searches for the family who befriended him in the last refuge open to the German Jews: the Shanghai Ghetto. "Rescued From Mt. St. Helens" - When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, 57 people were killed and hundreds more injured. Volcanic ash was scattered across 11 states. In this episode, two people who survived the disaster reveal how the experience influenced their lives. Mindy, a trainee scientist whose inspirational team leader was killed by the blast wants to find his family to let them know he saved her life. Sue hopes to find the brave helicopter pilot who risked his own life to rescue her. "Lost Children of Vietnam" - The war in Vietnam may have ended in 1975, but its impact lingers in countless lives today. Two children who became refugees after the war tell their stories. Tina, born in Saigon, searches for the American father she last saw more than 40 years ago, and Nam hopes to find Gary, the Texas cowboy he met as a 12-year-old refugee and who inspired his dream of coming to America. "Heroes of 9/11" - During the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC, strangers were thrown together in unimaginable situations. Patrick, a businessman visiting New York, searches for Emily, the photographer's assistant who comforted him after the collapse of the World Trade Center. Timothy, a military chaplain plunged into chaos at the Pentagon, hopes to thank the fellow chaplain who gave him the courage to carry on. "Freedom Summer" - During the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Fatima, a teenager from New York, volunteered to register voters in Louisiana. Now, she returns to the South, hoping to find Thelma, the daughter of her host family, whose courage in the face of racism was unforgettable. Sherie searches for Lefty, the charismatic civil rights activist whose commitment to nonviolence inspired her own lifelong involvement with social justice causes. "Coming Out" - For decades, gay Americans did not have equal protection under the law; many faced prejudice, possible imprisonment and rejection from their families and society. Two stories of the struggle for acceptance are told in this episode. Tom longs to find Maria, the friend he trusted with his secret and who saved him from brutal electroshock conversion therapy in the 1960s. Paul, who was University of New Hampshire student body president in 1973, searches for Wayne, who organized the first gay student organization on campus. Wayne's courage to take the fight to court against overwhelming opposition from the state's conservative governor changed Paul's life and ultimately helped him accept his own sexuality. WE'LL MEET AGAIN Street Date: April 3, 2018 Genre: Documentary Run Time: 360 minutes on 2 discs SRP: DVD, $34.99 About Ann Curry Award-winning journalist Ann Curry, a former NBC News anchor and international correspondent, has been recognized for her incisive coverage of global conflicts, nuclear tensions, humanitarian crises and groundbreaking journalism on climate change. Known for her focused reporting from inside Iran, she first broke the news of Iran's interest in negotiating a nuclear agreement with the outside world. She delivered the first live news report to an American audience from the South Pole, tracked the AIDS epidemic in South Africa and Botswana, and documented Al Qaeda's link to Al Shabaab terrorists in Somalia and Kenya. Her long list of exclusive and news-breaking interviews includes those with world leaders, U.S. presidents from George Bush through Barack Obama, and notables from every walk of life. Winner of seven national news Emmys, Curry has won numerous Edward R. Murrow Awards, Gracie Allen Awards and National Headliner Awards. The NAACP has honored her with an Excellence in Reporting Award and she earned a Matrix Award from Women in Communications. Curry is the recipient of numerous humanitarian awards from organizations such as Refugees International, Americares, Save the Children and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which awarded her a Medal of Valor for her dedication to reporting about genocide. About Blink Films Blink Films is a BAFTA Award-winning production company set up by Dan Chambers and Justine Kershaw. Since 2007 Blink has made over 200 hours of television - from factual to formats, documentaries, entertainment, drama-doc and comedy, which have been praised for their intelligence, warmth and creativity. Blink relishes the creative challenge of telling the "untellable," whether it's visualizing the extraordinary story of reproduction by scaling sperm up to human size or exploring the sensitive subject of death through a groundbreaking science experiment. Blink exudes a passion for making standout television, from one-off feature length documentaries to each individual episode of a ten-part series, and the programs rely on strong relationships with all contributors. Blink has co-production deals with broadcasters in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and France with programs that have sold to over 50 countries around the world. About PBS Distribution PBS Distribution is the leading media distributor for the public television community, both domestically and internationally, extending the reach of these programs beyond broadcast while generating revenue for the public television system, stations, and producers. PBS Distribution offers a broad range of high quality content in multiple formats including DVD, Blu-ray, digital download, and digital streaming. PBS International offers factual content for broadcast, cable, and satellite services internationally. The PBS Distribution catalog includes films from Ken Burns, documentaries from award-winning series such as NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN MASTERS, NATURE, and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, dramas from MASTERPIECE, as well as films from independent producers and popular children's programming.

PBS’ WE’LL MEET AGAIN - New Episode Airs on Tuesday, February 13 at 8/7c

“Heroes of 9/11” - Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

During the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC, strangers were thrown together in unimaginable situations. Patrick, a businessman visiting New York, searches for Emily, the photographer’s assistant who comforted him after the collapse of the World Trade Center. Tim, a military chaplain plunged into chaos at the Pentagon, hopes to thank the fellow chaplain who gave him the courage to carry on.

Caption: Ann Curry looks at pictures with Patrick Anderson

Credit: Courtesy of Simon Harries/Blink Films