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.

Fort Lauderdale, FL
American Promise
Sunday, January 19, at 1:00 PM
Join the Alvin Sherman Library at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University for a screening of American Promise. For more information, call (954) 262-5466.

San Francisco, CA
Brooklyn Castle
Monday, January 20, at 11:30 AM
Join the Museum of the African Diaspora for a screening and discussion of Brooklyn Castle following a series of events celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The public will receive free admission to the museum and programs throughout the day. For more information, call (415) 358-7218.

Austin, TX
Herman’s House
Wednesday, January 22, at 6:00 PM
Join Austin Documentary Fans for a screening of Herman’s House. The screening will take place at the West Bank Library and will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Angad Singh Bhalla. For more information, call (512) 522-7212.

Columbia, MO
Ping Pong
Wednesday, January 22, at 6:30 PM
Join the Daniel Boone Regional Library for a screening and discussion of Ping Pong. For more information, call (573) 443-3161.

Pittsburgh, PA
American Promise
Thursday, January 23, at 6:00 PM
Join WQED for a screening and panel discussion of American Promise. For more information, call (412) 622-1398.

Ann Arbor, MI
American Promise
Thursday, January 23, at 6:30 PM
Come join the Ann Arbor District for the screening of American Promise. For more information, call (734) 327-4265.

San Leandro, CA
American Promise
Friday, January 24, at 6:00 PM
The REACH Ashland Youth Center is excited to host a public screening of American Promise. The screening will include a Q&A session immediately following the screening with the film maker Michèle Stephenson, Dr. Saheli a noted educational equity expert, and youth from the center.

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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.