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  • “These kids give me hope for the future.” – Read the Emotional Responses to POV's Broadcast of “Brooklyn Castle”
    Highlights of what viewers have been saying about Brooklyn Castle, which is streaming free on POV's website until November 6, 2013.
    POV Staff 2 min read October 17, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Find screenings of films from POV's current and past seasons near you!
    POV Staff 2 min read October 14, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Critical Acclaim for 'Brooklyn Castle' – Premieres Tonight on PBS
    Read what critics have been saying about POV's Brooklyn Castle. Brooklyn public school I.S. 318, serving mostly minority students from working-class families, has won more than 30 national chess championships, the country’s best record. Airing tonight on PBS and streaming free for a limited time.
    POV Staff 2 min read October 7, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Report Back: POV's Brooklyn-Palooza
    On September 28th and 29th, POV was proud to partner with StoryCorps and the Brooklyn Museum to celebrate arts in Brooklyn. Check out these fun photos, videos and highlights from the weekend.
    POV Staff 2 min read October 7, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours! 'Brooklyn Castle' Premieres Tonight
    Brooklyn Castle 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 October 7, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Enter for a Chance to Win the 'Brooklyn Castle' DVD
    Enter for a chance to win the Brooklyn Castle DVD, plus a bundle of other POV DVDs and prizes!
    POV Staff 2 min read October 4, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Brooklyn Castle
    In Brooklyn Castle, Brooklyn public school I.S. 318, serving mostly minority students from working-class families, has won more than 30 national chess championships, the country’s best record. Premieres Monday, October 7, 2013 on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read October 3, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Join a Live Online Screening of Brooklyn Castle with Filmmaker Katie Dellamaggiore and Featured Subjects
    Ask questions to the students and teacher featured in Brooklyn Castle along with Katie Dellamaggiore and Robert McLellan of the US Chess Federation during our live OVEE screening on Tuesday, October 8 from 8:30-10 PM ET (5:30-7 PM PT).
    POV Staff 2 min read October 2, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings: Brooklyn Special
    Two exciting screenings come to Brooklyn on September 28 and 29th, when POV takes part in the DUMBO Arts Festival andholds a sneak-preview of PBS Indie Showcase film Brooklyn Castle at the Brooklyn Museum.
    POV Staff 2 min read September 20, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Coming to POV in October 2013: '56 Up' and 'Brooklyn Castle'
    The first-ever PBS Indies Showcase debuts this fall with four critically acclaimed documentaries from the award-winning series POV and our sister series, Independent Lens.
    POV Staff 2 min read August 1, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Preview POV's 26th Season on PBS
    Grab a sneak peek at the films in the POV lineup for summer 2013! POV's 26th season on PBS premieres June 24, 2013 at 10PM with 'Homegoings.'
    POV Staff 0 min read May 30, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV Announces Documentary Lineup For Its 26th Season on PBS
    Moving to Monday nights on PBS, the regular season kicks off with Homegoings and closes with Best Kept Secret, and features special presentations of 56 Up, American Promise, Brooklyn Castle and a special from StoryCorps.
    POV Staff 12 min read March 20, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments

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