NEW YORK (CNS) -- Here are some television program notes for the week of March 31 with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available. They have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by Catholic News Service.

Sunday, March 31, 1:30-2 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "Louisville Chorus: In Exaltation." From the historic St. Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the Louisville Chorus performs songs with the theme of joy and exaltation (TV-Y -- all children).

Sunday, March 31, 10-11 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "Russia's Catholics." A look at the current state of the Catholic Church in Russia, this special also recounts the years of persecution Catholic and Orthodox Christians suffered during the country's Communist regime (TV-Y -- all children).

Monday, April 1, 10-11:30 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Tre Maison Dasan." Filmmaker Denali Tiller's documentary profiles three young boys, all of whom have a parent in prison. An "Independent Lens" presentation (TV-14 -- parents strongly cautioned).

Friday, April 5, 9 p.m.-midnight EDT (PBS) "La Traviata." This episode of the series "Great Performances at the Met" showcases Michael Mayer's production of Verdi's 1853 opera, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin (TV-PG -- parental guidance suggested).

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