Watch The Big Tell Showcase!

Saturday, November 26th at 8PM on KSEE24 and CMAC.
Learn more at: TheBigTell.org

2022 Winners:

Melonie Bisset

“Tango Fresno”

A vibrant community of Central Valley citizens celebrate their passion for Argentine tango as they welcome back in-person dances after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jason Duong

“Stubborn”

Dinuba musician, Jeffery Holmes, overcomes a rare autoimmune disorder while pursuing his passion for music.

Karina Turner

“Invisible Love”

A look at the “invisible” people who care for the fragile and vulnerable family members who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Edward Goto

“How Sweet It Is!”

We all love creampuffs and jelly doughnuts. But have you ever heard of manju? Come discover the wondrous Japanese confectionary delights handmade in Fresno’s 100 year old, family run, manju store, Kogetsu-Do! It’s one of only four Manju shops in the United States!

Zach Green

“The Fighter”

Before she was ever known as “The Belizean Bruiser” and a top-ten ranked UFC fighter, single mother Marion Reneau faced a difficult struggle, alone with her son, just fighting to survive.

Jeremy Miller

“School Yard Rap”

Who could’ve known that education could be so fun?! Brandon Brown uplifts the history of minorities through music, art, passion and smarts!

Ernesto Cruz Pulido

“Unsung Heroes”

From farm to table, but what’s in between? An inside look at truck drivers’ lives, their aspirations and love for trucking.

Rieka L. Rain Tree

“Non-Acknowledged”

A candid and educational representation of what it means to be a non-acknowledged, non-recognized Central Valley Indian tribe.

Jennifer Robin

“Endangered Language”

An exploration of the language of the Southern Sierra Miwuk people of the Yosemite National Park region and how the preservation and resiliency of language is intrinsically tied to enduring place names, stories, arts and culture of the Miwuk people.

Eric Galan

“Out in the Tules”

What’s more important than water? 200 years ago Tulare Lake, the largest lake in the West, fed the water systems of Central CA. Through the wet past and man-led dry present, explore the effect and potential future of the South Valley’s lost treasure.