Upcoming POV Screenings

Visit our local events calendar for a full list of events happening across the country 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 info from Community Engagement and Education.

Alexandria, Virginia

American Promise

Friday, May 23rd, at 2:00pm

Join the Alexandria Library at the Beatley Central Branch for a screening of American Promise. The screening will be followed by a discussion. For more information, call (703) 746-1728.

Arlington, Virginia

The World Before Her

Saturday, May 24th, at 2:00pm

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Chicago Public Library is pleased to present a film screening of The World Before Her. For more information, call (312) 747-6915.

Chicago, Illinois

Sweetgrass

Tuesday, May 27th, at 6:00pm

Come to the Chicago Public Library’s West Town Branch for a free screening of Sweetgrass. For more information, call (312) 743-0450.

Torrance, California

American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs

Wednesday, May 28th, at 7:00pm

Join the Chinese American Historical Society and the Torrance Chapter of the American Association of University Women for a screening of American Revolutionary at Torrance Public Library. For more information, please call 310-618-5955.

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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.