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15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story
  • POV's 'Tough Love' and America ReFramed's 'The Perfect Victim' are 2016 Silver Gavel Award finalists!
    Stephanie Wang-Breal's "Tough Love" (POV 2015) and Elizabeth Rohrbaugh's "The Perfect Victim" (America ReFramed 2015) were named finalists by The American Bar Association for the 2016 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts!
    POV Pressroom 1 min read March 10, 2016 Press Room Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    As we honor Dr Martin Luther King's work and legacy next week, consider keeping the conversation going and bring awareness to social justice issues in your community.
    POV Staff 1 min read January 16, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    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.
    POV Staff 1 min read November 28, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    This week, films are being screened across the US, focusing on issues that directly impact communities.As we approach International Human Rights Day, POV can help you highlight these important issues.
    POV Staff 1 min read November 21, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    This week, 7 different films are being screened in 7 cities throughout the US, covering topics such as juvenile justice, Alzheimer's, and LBGT issues.
    POV Staff 3 min read October 17, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    This week, 7 different films are being screened in 7 cities throughout the US, with topics including autism, criminal justice, and the oil industry.
    POV Staff 2 min read October 10, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • When HBO or POV Comes Calling: Defense Counsel’s Role in an Observational Documentary of a Criminal Proceeding
    Imagine the ethical and strategic issues that confront a defense lawyer when a documentary filmmaker comes calling. Director of the Penn Program on Documentaries and the Law, Regina Austin, weighs the pros and cons.
    Regina Austin 14 min read October 6, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    There are local screening all across the country this week. Don’t forget to visit our local events calendar for a full list of events.
    POV Staff 2 min read October 3, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Join the Online Video Chat with '15 to Life' Filmmaker Nadine Pequeneza
    Ask your questions for the filmmaker of 15 to Life during our online Google+ video chat on Tuesday, August 5, 2-3 PM ET (11 AM-12 PM PT).
    POV Staff 2 min read August 4, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: 15 to Life: Kenneth's Story
    Does sentencing a teenager to life without parole serve our society well? 15 to Life: Kenneth's Story premieres Monday, August 4, 2014, at 10 PM on PBS stations. #15tolife
    POV Staff 2 min read August 4, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Coming Soon to POV: 15 to Life
    Does sentencing a teenager to life without parole serve society? This eye-opening film reveals a justice system that routinely condemns young Americans to die in prison. Premieres Monday, August 4, 2014, on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 2, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments