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.

This week, films are being screened across the US, some focusing on issues that directly impact our communities.

As we approach International Human Rights Day, POV can help you highlight these important issues with others in your community. Host your own screening in December with films like Reportero, Herman’s House, and Give Up Tomorrow.

Miami, FL
Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00pm
Join the Southern Poverty Law Center for a free screening of 15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story with a discussion following the film. For more information, call (786) 347-2056.

 

Chicago, IL
Monday, November 24, 2014 at 6:30pm
Join the Chicago Public Library’s Avalon Branch for a screening of In the Light of Reverence. For more information, visit the event listing.

 

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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.