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  • Adults Living with Down Syndrome Strive for Independence in ‘The Grown-Ups,’ Airing September 4, 2017 on POV
    Legal limitations on conscious adults come to light in The Grown-Ups, a glimpse into the lives of adults in Chile living with Down syndrome from director Maite Alberdi.
    POV Pressroom 5 min read August 2, 2017 Press Room Comments
  • Next on POV: Tea Time
    In an abiding ritual of friendship and survival, these now-elderly Santiago women have come together for tea and pastries -- and talk -- during an era of intense social and personal change. Director Maite Alberdi, granddaughter of one of the group members, captures their intimate, charming and poignant gatherings in Tea Time.
    POV Staff 2 min read July 23, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • 'Tea Time' Sirve Una Conversación Franca y Madura Sobre Temas Atemporales Acompañados de Pastelillos Perfectos. Se Estrena el Lunes 27 de Julio del 2015 en POV, la Serie de PBS
    Mujeres chilenas comparten historias de amor, pérdida y cambio, a través de un ritual de sesenta años de té, conversación y amistad.
    POV Pressroom 9 min read July 22, 2015 Press Room Comments
  • Giveaway: Win a 'Nostalgia for the Light' DVD!
    Enter our giveaway by December 14, 2012 in order to be eligible to win a DVD of 'Nostalgia for the Light,' complete with bonus features created by filmmaker Patricio Guzmán.
    POV Staff 11 min read December 4, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • All About ALMA, the Giant Radio Telescope Featured in 'Nostalgia for the Light'
    View incredible images from the half-finished observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert that promises unprecedented information about the early universe.
    POV Staff 0 min read October 28, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Nostalgia for the Light: “This is one of the films of the year.”
    Read what critics are saying about Nostalgia for the Light, premiering tonight on PBS!
    POV Staff 2 min read October 25, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: 'Nostalgia for the Light'
    Archaeologists dig for ancient civilizations, women search for their loved ones and astronomers scan the skies for new galaxies. Premieres Thursday, October 25, 2012 on PBS.
    POV Staff 1 min read October 23, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Watch 'Nostalgia for the Light' on your iPad or iPhone Starting Oct. 19!
    You can watch the critically-acclaimed 'Nostalgia for the Light' starting October 19, 2012 on the PBS app for iPhone and iPad!
    POV Staff 1 min read October 17, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments