PBS American Portrait

A National Storytelling Project

PBS American Portrait asked people all over the country to submit their individual stories by responding to one of a number of thought provoking prompts. Whether it’s joy or sorrow, triumph or hardship, family traditions followed for decades or just the morning school run, this is a picture of life as it is really lived. American Portrait gives us a glimpse into the lives of people across the country and helps their stories be heard.