TV program notes -- week of May 14, 2023

NEW YORK (OSV News) -- Here are some television program notes for the week of May 14, with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available. They have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by OSV News.

Sunday, May 14, 10-11 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "The Church As Communio." This episode of the series "EWTN on Location" takes viewers to Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, for a panel discussion on the writings and theology of Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Kurt Koch opens by speaking on "The Church as Communio in the Theological Vision of Ratzinger" (TV-G – general audience).

Tuesday, May 16, 9-11 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV." A look at the work of Korean American artist Nam June Paik. Regarded as the "father of video art," he died in 2006, aged 73 (TV-14 – parents strongly cautioned).

Friday, May 19, 9-11 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Richard III." This episode of the series "Great Performances" showcases a production of Shakespeare's history play performed in New York's Central Park. It stars actress Danai Gurira in the title role (TV-PG – parental guidance suggested). - - - John Mulderig is media reviewer for OSV News. Follow him on Twitter @JohnMulderig1.