Chelsea Hernandez

Director, Producer, Editor

As Donald Trump was getting sworn in as President and the Women’s March set an angry, outspoken tone for the country’s discourse, journalist Emily Ramshaw decided to meet the moment by launching The 19th. Named after the Nineteenth Amendment, The 19th became the first nonprofit, nonpartisan news agency in the United States. Its mission is to focus on the impact of national politics and policy on women. However, by the time Emily and co-founder Amanda Zamora had secured funding and officially launched The 19th’s news site, the pandemic hit — and the very fabric of society went into a tailspin. 

Breaking the News immerses its audience in the lives and steadfast pursuits of the members of The 19th — women and LGBTQ+ journalists — as they struggle to launch the agency and work to gain traction for their newsroom amidst shuttered news outlets and an upended America. With spirited storytelling, the directorial trio of Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston, and Chelsea Hernandez provide an inquisitive and dynamic view into the inner workings of this news agency as its journalists disrupt entrenched biases and push for accountability.––Jose Rodriguez

Breaking The News

In Texas, construction workers face the deadliest conditions in the country. BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM is a feature documentary that follows three immigrant families who are rising up to seek justice and equality in an industry rife with exploitation.

Building the American Dream

Executive produced by five-time Academy Award nominated filmmaker Richard Linklater and two-time Academy Award winner Bill Guttentag, THAT ANIMAL RESCUE SHOW follows the animal rescue community in and around Austin, Texas, where Linklater lives. The 10-episode docuseries provides a window into this captivating world through moving, humorous and powerful stories of animals, the humans who love them, and the inspiring, life-changing bond that occurs between people who have dedicated their lives to rescue and the animals who rescue them right back. 2020 CBS Interactive. All rights reserved.

That Animal Rescue Show

In Tow

A woman's quest to heal from childhood sexual abuse transforms into a family's profound journey of revelation, loss, and connection-an experience both painful and beautiful.

Silent Beauty

Join Taco Journalists, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece on an epic taco journey in United Tacos of America. Uncover and explore taco life and culture through Birria in L.A., Carnitas in Chicago, Brisket in Austin, Nixtamal tortillas in NYC y más.

United Tacos of America

Thrust in to a set of experiences she did not choose, Delia Perez Meyer is introduced to a vast community surrounding the prison system in Texas. Her brother, Louis, was convicted of triple murder in 1999 and is currently on death row in Livingston. Since his incarceration, Delia has fought for his innocence, while also taking up the larger issue of the death penalty.

The Road to Livingston

We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna.

Before Midnight

Scott is a typical 14-year-old kid, in many ways. He's a bit shy and reserved - awkward at times. But it's his vast collection of vacuum cleaners that sets him apart from the other kids. He's not just an enthusiast, however. He's smart, and wants to work for NASA some day. He loves the mechanics of the machines. The effectiveness. The history.

See the Dirt

David Brancaccio visits people and organizations reinventing the American economy. Communities are creating jobs and building prosperity using sustainable and innovative approaches. It's a revolution from the ground up

Fixing the Future

A series showcasing documentaries on American history.

American Experience

In Austin, Texas, two expectant mothers-one undocumented and one US citizen-must contend with increased ICE raids and mounting hostility towards immigrants under President Trump.