Tuesday, November 12 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. Akihito chronicles the life of a former "divine child" who became the symbol of Japan when he ascended the throne in 1989. Crown Prince Akihito's childhood is spent in the shadow of a war fought in the name of his father, Emperor Showa (Hirohito). Over time, the Crown Prince learns to balance an imperial identity with a sense of social equality. At 19, he attends Queen Elizabeth II's coronation and his first trip abroad offers him fresh insights into Japan's place in the world, and the role of a monarch who reigns but does not rule.

Monday, November 11 at 9 pm on KRCB TV in the North Bay. A New Leash on Life: The K9s for Warriors Story highlights the journeys of three United States veterans struggling to adapt to life back home. All three suffered from PTSD after returning from serving overseas, and each has found hope and new ways to handle their stress and emotional challenges through the aid of a companion dog. Throughout the documentary, Adam, Shilo, and Louis recount their years of service and discuss the PTSD symptoms they faced while trying to re-acclimate to civilian life. Like many veterans, they had trouble managing their flashbacks and hypervigilance, among other issues. Each ended up looking to K9s for Warriors for help. K9s for Warriors was founded in 2010 by Shari Duval who, at the time, was desperate to help her son Brett, a veteran suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injury after serving two tours in Iraq. She stumbled upon a story about a service dog that had helped another veteran cope and that inspired her to start a service dog agency for vets. Shari's idea gave her son new purpose. Shari and Brett's organization pairs veterans with certified service canines. All the dogs are trained by Shari and her team and each dog is rescued from a shelter. They work with 10 to 12 veterans a month and the veterans go through a weeks-long orientation program where they learn training tools and bond with their new companions. Weaving together the story of Shari and her son's work with service dogs and the intimate experiences of three U.S. military members in the aftermath of their service, A New Leash on Life shows a unique way in which suffering veterans are mitigating symptoms and returning to a more regular life.

Friday, November 8 at 8 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. World-class drummer and percussionist Sheila E.'s credits read like chapters in a music-history book: Prince, Lionel Ritchie, Marvin Gaye, Gloria Estefan, Ringo Star, and Beyonce – just to name a few. The Grammy-nominated artist performs her influential hits "The Glamorous Life," "A Love Bizarre," and "The Belle of St. Mark," as well as "One Nation Under a Groove" and a tribute to her long-time partner and friend, Prince. Sheila Escovedo is a fearless multi-instrumentalist who attacks her performance with enviable energy, even inviting members of the audience to dance on stage with her. During her interview on The Kate, she recounts growing up in a famously musical family, her relationship with Prince, and her long-term healing process after being assaulted as a very young child.

Wednesday, November 6 at 7 pm on KPJK TV in the South Bay. In this special half hour collaboration between My American Dreams and Define American, former Washington Post reporter Jose Antonio Vargas tells the story behind his high profile expose of himself as an undocumented "alien." At a time when all those who claimed DACA status are vulnerable to the political winds, Antonio Vargas dedicates himself and his work fulltime to focusing on the immigration reform debate with affected communities in mind. His story and those of six other young DACA recipients are told.