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  • Spread the Word: 'Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case' on PBS

    Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case airs tonight on PBS (check local listings), but there’s still time to let your community know about the film. Visit the Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case Partner Toolkit for sample tweets and easy ways to embed the film trailer on your Facebook or blog. We’ve even put together some sample tweets […]

    Alice Quinlan 1 min read October 2, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: The Fake Case

    “Mr. Johnsen offers viewers the challenge and pleasure of an important artist’s company, and a chance to appreciate anew his wisdom, his wit and his bravery.” — A.O. Scott, The New York Times Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case premieres Friday, October 2, 2015, at 10 PM on PBS stations. Acclaimmed international artist Ai Weiwei is […]

    POV Staff 1 min read September 30, 2015 Documentary News Comments
  • Next on POV: Art and Craft

    Mark Landis is one of the most prolific art forgers of the modern era — and he isn’t in it for the money – Friday on PBS.

    POV Staff 3 min read September 24, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Don't Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie)

    Since the age of 4, Angy Rivera has lived in the United States with a secret that threatens to upend her life: She is undocumented. Watch Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie) – Monday on PBS.

    POV Staff 3 min read September 21, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Cutie and the Boxer

    Oscar-nominated documentary takes us inside the unruly, lively 40-year marriage and artistic partnership of Ushio and Noriko Shinohara. Watch “Cutie and the Boxer” – Monday on PBS.

    POV Staff 2 min read September 15, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: The Storm Makers

    Three personal stories reflect the dark side of globalization and its devastating human toll. Watch “The Storm Makers” – Monday on PBS.

    POV Staff 3 min read August 27, 2015 Documentary News Comments
  • Next on POV: Point and Shoot

    Matt VanDyke was a recent grad with a love of video games and action movies when he decided to embark on a “crash course in manhood”. ‘Point and Shoot’ premieres Monday, August 24 on POV.

    POV Staff 2 min read August 20, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Neuland

    Far from home, young migrants learn to find their place in the world with the help of a trusted teacher. ‘Neuland’ premieres Monday August 17 on POV.

    POV Staff 3 min read August 11, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Beats of the Antonov

    Sudanese civilians facing government bombing celebrate their heritage through music. Watch “Beats of the Antonov” – Monday on PBS.

    POV Staff 2 min read July 29, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Tea Time

    In an abiding ritual of friendship and survival, these now-elderly Santiago women have come together for tea and pastries — and talk — during an era of intense social and personal change. Director Maite Alberdi, granddaughter of one of the group members, captures their intimate, charming and poignant gatherings in Tea Time.

    POV Staff 2 min read July 23, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Return to Homs

    Teenage goalkeeper leads ragtag group of fighters against brutal Assad regime while seeking intervention: “O World, What Are You Waiting For?” Watch “Return to Homs” – Monday on PBS.

    POV Staff 2 min read July 16, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events

    This week POV films will be screened at libraries across the country.

    POV Staff 3 min read July 10, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Web Junkie

    Web Junkie goes deep inside a military-style Beijing treatment facility, where young patients are forced to face their virtual demons. Is this the wave of the future? Watch “Web Junkie” – Monday on PBS.

    POV Staff 2 min read July 9, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Tough Love

    What makes a good parent? How do you prove you are responsible after you’ve been deemed unfit? Watch “Tough Love” – Monday on PBS.

    POV Staff 2 min read July 2, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV's Tough Love Kicks Off BRIC FLIX

    On Tuesday, May 19th, POV was thrilled to partner with BRIC for their inaugural BRIC FLIX program. POV’s Tough Love kicked off the free film screening and conversation series to a packed house.

    POV Staff 3 min read May 20, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word About 'Koch' in the Final Hours!

    Spread the word about Koch, which airs tonight on PBS (check your local listings)! Check out our Storify round-up here for inspiration.

    POV Staff 1 min read September 22, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours! 'American Revolutionary' Premieres Tonight

    American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs premieres tonight on PBS. Check out our Storify round-up to see how people are using Tweets and Facebook posts to let their community know about the films. Use our partner toolkit for easy ways to help spread the word.

    POV Staff 1 min read June 30, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours! 'Reportero' Premieres Tonight

    The Committee to Protect Journalists, Pulitzer Center, Human Rights Watch, and the International Center for Journalists are using Twitter and Facebook to let their community know about Reportero’s PBS broadcast premiere tonight. Join in!

    POV Staff 1 min read January 7, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments

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