"City Rising" is a documentary series that examines social justice issues affecting California communities. The program illuminates the journey of California's neighborhoods advocating for policy change to improve upward mobility for their communities. The effects of these movements are far-reaching, and their voices will ultimately impact the social health of communities across the country and beyond.

This season, journey with "City Rising" as it examines how youth leaders, allies and organizations are helping re-shape systems and institutions for a better future. See how they are make lasting change in pursuit of a more just and equitable future for themselves and the world they live in.

"City Rising: Youth & Democracy" premieres in Southern California on Tues., Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. on KCET and Thurs., Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal. The documentary will also be broadcast nationwide Sun., Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Link TV (DirecTV 375 and DISH Network 9410).