"Carrier" - PBS Documentary

"CARRIER", a PBS documentary filmed aboard USS NIMITZ during the ship's 2005 six-month deployment is scheduled to air beginning Sunday, April 27, over a five-day period. Through 10-one hour episodes, the series gives a candid snapshot of the personal and professional stories of recurring characters, chosen by PBS-who had uninhibited access to the crew and unclassified areas of the ship.

Both the failures and successes of the selected crewmembers are told by the Sailors themselves, without narration from PBS or intervention from the command. Overall, "CARRIER"depicts the exceptional daily performance of our Sailors, the opportunities offered by the Navy, leadership in action, and the personal and professional frustrations encountered onboard a carrier.

In addition to the documentary, PBS is hosting a series of one hour sneak previews across the country. Premieres are expected in over adozen cities to include Norfolk, Washington D.C., New York and Los Angeles.