“In Their Own Words” combines exclusive interviews and archival footage, as well as a subjects own words to tell their life story. “In Their Own Words” sheds light on these compelling personalities and examines their continuing influence. Two new episodes are coming to Panhandle PBS in September.
On September 28, “In Their Own Words” premieres “Jimmy Carter.” This episode is an intimate and inspiring story of a long-shot outsider who fought his way to the top office in the world, beat the odds against him again and again and never looked back in his quest to better the lives of millions. Jimmy Carter’s journey from poor, rural peanut farmer to become the 39th president of the United States will be revealed to be a story of faith, determination and humanity
On September 29, “In Their Own Words” premieres “Elon Musk.” He was a multi-millionaire by the time he reached the age of thirty-one. Elon Musk is one of a new breed of what “The New York Times” called "thrillionaires," high-tech entrepreneurs who are using their newfound wealth to help turn science-fiction dreams into reality. His story is about a thrilling 21st century Iron Man come alive.
Watch “In Their Own Words” on September 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. on Panhandle PBS.
