Watching 1. Children of WWII
Witness the reunions of people separated by WWII. A Japanese-American woman sent to an internment camp hopes to find a childhood friend, and a survivor from a Jewish ghetto searches for the child of the couple who befriended him.
2. Rescued from Mount St. Helens
Join Ann Curry for dramatic reunions between people whose lives crossed as a result of the deadly eruption of Mount St Helens. Geologist Mindy Brugman searches for the family of scientist David Johnston to tell them how he saved her life, and Sue Nystrom wants to say thank you to the brave helicopter pilot who rescued her in the nick of time.
3. Lost Children of Vietnam
Join Ann Curry for dramatic reunions between people separated in the aftermath of the Vietnam war. Tina, born in Vietnam, searches for her American father, while Nam hopes to find the ‘Texas Cowboy’ who inspired him as a young boy to come to America.
4. Heroes of 9/11
Join Ann Curry for dramatic reunions between people whose lives intersected on 9/11. Patrick searches for the stranger who comforted him after the disaster, while Timothy hopes to thank the fellow chaplain who gave him the strength to carry on.
5. Freedom Summer
Join Ann Curry for the dramatic reunions of people who lost touch after the civil rights movement. Fatima hopes to thank Thelma for her courage in the face of racism, and Sherie searches for the friend who inspired her commitment to social justice.
6. Coming Out
Join Ann Curry as those whose lives were changed by the early days of the gay rights movement reunite. Tom wants to find the childhood friend who urged him to come out, while Paul seeks a fellow student who inspired him to stand up for his beliefs.
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