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Getting Back to Abnormal
  • Featured Event: 'Getting Back to Abnormal' at the Old First Presbyterian Church
    The Urban League of Essex County Young Professionals is hosting a free evening screening of Getting Back to Abnormal at the Old First Presbyterian Church.
    POV Staff 1 min read February 24, 2017 Documentary News Comments
  • POV's Picks: Elections, Civic Engagement and Our Democracy
    As voters head to the polls, take a moment to reflect on civic engagement as it stands today in the U.S. and abroad.
    POV Staff 9 min read November 4, 2016 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Happy Fourth from POV and America Reframed: Civic Engagement is Patriotic
    As a part of our mission, POV and America ReFramed believe that presenting the remarkable stories of civically-engaged Americans contributes to our democracy.
    POV Staff 7 min read June 30, 2016 POV Films Blog 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
    February 20th is World Day of Social Justice. The POV Lending Library features several films that highlight social justice issues around the world.
    POV Staff 1 min read January 9, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming Events
    This week, films highlighting issues surrounding how we handle disease and how it relates to families are screening across the country.
    POV Staff 2 min read November 6, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Getting Back to Abnormal Premiere Party at d.b.a. Brooklyn
    POV and filmmakers Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker, and Peter Odabashian had a great time celebrating the PBS national broadcast of Getting Back to Abnormal on Monday July 14th at d.b.a Brooklyn.
    POV Staff 3 min read July 21, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours! 'Getting Back to Abnormal' Premieres Tonight
    Getting Back to Abnormal 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 July 14, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Getting Back to Abnormal
    Corruption. Racism. Dancing in the streets. Election time in New Orleans. Let the good times roll. Premieres Monday, July 14, 2014, on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 3 min read July 10, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Join an Online Video Chat with the Filmmakers of “Getting Back to Abnormal”
    Ask the filmmakers on Google+ on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, from 12:30-1:15 PM ET (9:30-10:15 AM PT).
    POV Staff 2 min read July 2, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV screenings
    People are eager to jump into POV's new season this week, with sneak-preview screenings happening throughout the nation. Check out our local screenings map to find POV community screenings happening in your area.
    POV Staff 1 min read June 27, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Coming Soon to POV: Getting Back to Abnormal
    Corruption. Racism. Dancing in the streets. Election time in New Orleans. Let the good times roll. Getting Back to Abnormal premieres Monday, July 14, 2014, on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read June 12, 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