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15 to Life
  • What to Watch This November on POV.org
    A list of documentaries available to watch this month on POV.org.
    POV Staff 2 min read November 3, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    This week, screenings from coast to coast engage communities in conversation about a range of social issues.
    POV Staff 2 min read March 20, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    This week, Las Vegas gathers to discuss criminal justice with 15 to Life, while St. Peters follows the journey of a young Danish dancer pursuing his dreams in Dance For Me.
    POV Staff 1 min read March 6, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    This week, communities across the country commemorate Black History Month with screenings celebrating the life of civil rights leaders and engaging in critical dialogue about contemporary social issues.
    POV Staff 2 min read January 30, 2015 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
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Check out the great lineup of POV films being screened 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 September 26, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Check out the great lineup of POV films being screened across the country this week! Don’t forget to visit our local events calendar for a full list of events.
    POV Staff 1 min read September 19, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Check out the great lineup of POV films being screened 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 September 12, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    What a great roundup of POV films being screened this week across the country! Don't forget to visit our local events calendar for a full list of events.
    POV Staff 2 min read August 22, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    What a great roundup of POV films being screened this week! Don't forget to visit our local events calendar for a full list of events happening across the country.
    POV Staff 2 min read August 15, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours! '15 to Life' Premieres Tonight!
    15 to Life: Kenneth's Story premieres tonight on PBS. Check out our Storify round-up to see how people are using Tweets and Facebook posts to let their community know about the films. Use our partner toolkit for easy ways to help spread the word.
    POV Staff 1 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
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    People are eager to see what POV's 27th season has to offer, with sneak-preview screenings happening throughout the country. Check out our local screenings map to find POV community screenings happening in your area.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 18, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Announcing POV's 2014 Season of Documentaries (Part 1)
    POV's 2014 documentaries show how art can both heal and surprise, uncover hidden histories and jog a nation's conscience. Mondays on PBS starting June 23, 2014.
    POV Staff 8 min read March 13, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments