From a rainy backwater to a tech-driven powerhouse, Seattle has zoomed from obscurity to global leader in just over 100 years. How did it start? What caused the revolution? Where will it go? These questions will be explored in a new 3-part documentary series produced by non-profit Documentaries Seattle, in conjunction. For the last two decades, more than 50,000 people have moved to the Seattle area every year, yet few of them understand why a vast rainforest transformed itself into one of the world’s leaders in aerospace, technology and retail. This captivating story will educate natives and newcomers alike, leading us into the future. Episode 1 of the Series premiered on KBTC PBS on June 24, 2025. Episode 2 aired on KBTC PBS September 4, 2025 and Episode 3 will air June 11, 2026. All episode shorts will be used in 4th and 7th grade Washington State History classes.
