Broadcast Outage: We're investigating a broadcast transmission failure affecting the San Luis Valley from Antonito in the south to Salida in the north. We're working to resolve this issue. You can stream our live broadcast HERE or via the RMPBS+ App.

Stream live and on-demand content now on our new app:
RMPBS+

Help tell more stories in 2026 - make a year-end gift!

Give Now
Independent Lens show's poster
Indie Films
TV-PG
Independent Lens

What Lies Upstream

Authentic stories. Extraordinary people.

RMPBS Passport

Please log in to your PBS Passport account to watch this video

Become a Member

What Lies Upstream

Season 19 Episode 15 | 85m 17s | CC

In this detective story, investigative filmmaker Cullen Hoback travels to West Virginia to uncover the truth behind a massive chemical spill that left 300,000 people without drinking water for months.

Independent Lens

Watch more episodes

See more
See more

Subscribe to Our Newsletters

Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.

Set Your Preferences >