POV Local Events Map

Visit our local events calendar for a full listing and join our Community Network to host a screening of your own! And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @POVengage to stay connected to the latest news and screening information from Community Engagement and Education.

Boca Raton, FL
The City Dark
Saturday, March 2, 2013, 10:00AM
Join us the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center for a free screening of The City Dark as part of their 8th Annual Sea Turtle Day! This fun-filled family day of environmental education will be packed with exciting things to see and do, including live animal presentations, face painting, tank feedings, children’s theater, guided tours, sea turtle rehabilitation, kids crafts, awesome booths, and let’s not forget, great food! The theme this year is “Say No to Sky Glow.” Light pollution is harmful to sea turtles, birds, and other animals, and can even affect YOUR health! Together we can make a difference…find out how. Celebrate the dark, come out to our park! All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Chicago, IL
Patti Smith: Dream of Life
Saturday, March 2, 2013, 2:00PM
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Chicago Public Library is pleased to present this film screening of Patti Smith: Dream of Life. For more information, call (312) 747-4800.

New Holland, PA
Last Train Home
Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 10:00AM
Join the Eastern Lancaster County Library and Garden Spot Village for a free screening of Last Train Home. To find out more, call 717-354-0525.

Skokie, IL
The Light in Her Eyes
Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 7:00PM
In honor of Women’s History Month, join the Skokie Public Library for a free screening of The Light in Her Eyes. For more information, call (847) 673-7774.

Auburn, AL
Of Civil Wrongs and Rights
Thursday, March 7,  2013, 7:00PM
Gnu Arts Inc., a 501(c(3) organization, offers a free monthly film screening in association with POV. The community is invited to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the topics covered by these exceptional documentaries. This month, come by for a screening of Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story. For more information, call (334) 821-5550.

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POV Staff
POV (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented over 400 films to public television audiences across the country. POV films are known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues.