“Shadow of a Wheel” is a new documentary premiering on PBS this month. The four-part series follows 31 everyday American teenagers who rode 3,600 miles across the US in 1982 to raise money for the fight against multiple sclerosis, sharing the journey of a lifetime and finding themselves transformed in the process. See more here…

What happened when 31 kids from North Carolina biked across the country in 1982? Their lives were forever changed. North Carolina’s PBS station recently premiered Shadow of a Wheel, a new four-part documentary series about this trip that weaves deeply personal interviews, iconic music, found footage, and period photography of that life-altering summer. “With a refreshing realism and clarity, the film celebrates the unstoppable optimism of youth and how it resonates through the challenges of life. This is the true story of regular American teenagers drawn together that summer to share the journey of a lifetime…”

Watch the trailer below and scroll down to learn how you can watch the full series online.

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Catch full episodes online at PBSNC.org.

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