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  • 75+ Films to Watch This September on POV!
    A list of feature length and short documentary films to watch for free this September on POV!
    POV Staff 6 min read September 1, 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
  • POV Celebrates Banned Books Week
    Join POV in celebrating Banned Books Week by hosting a film event on the topic of censorship. Borrow POV films from our free Lending Library by signing up in our Community Network.
    POV Staff 3 min read September 23, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    As this Women's History Month gets going, 'Ella Es El Matador' is a popular film for screenings, and like several other engaging and informative films, is being shown across the country. Visit our local events calendar for a full listing and join our Community Network to host a screening of your own!
    POV Staff 2 min read March 7, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Winter blues got you down? Lift your mood and sharpen your mind by attending one of our screenings this week, several of which include our more recent broadcast, American Promise. Check out our Local Events Map for a complete list of upcoming screenings near you.
    POV Staff 2 min read February 14, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Commemorate Human Rights Day with POV Documentaries
    Explore POV films, resources for educators and web features around today's human rights issues to commemorate Human Rights Day.
    POV Staff 1 min read December 10, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    POV screenings and discussions are happening near you! Check out our Local Events Map for a complete list of upcoming screenings across the country.
    POV Staff 1 min read November 29, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV's “The Act of Killing” Wins PUMA Impact Award and “High Tech, Low Life” Wins Grierson Trust Award for Best Newcomer Documentary
    Michael Collins and Marty Syjuco's Give Up Tomorrow (POV 2012) was also included among the five PUMA Impact Award finalists.
    POV Staff 1 min read November 14, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Find screenings of POV's Season 26 films taking place in a community near you.
    POV Staff 1 min read September 6, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV Films Available for Streaming in August 2013
    See what POV has available for free streaming for the month of August! Catch films from the current 2013 season as well as classic films from the POV archives.
    POV Staff 3 min read August 1, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours! 'High Tech, Low Life' Premieres Tonight
    High Tech, Low Life 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 to join them.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 22, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • We're Giving Away Bundles of POV DVDs for the High Tech, Low Life Broadcast!
    Enter for a chance to win the High Tech, Low Life DVD, plus a bundle of other POV DVDs and prizes!
    POV Staff 1 min read July 19, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: High Tech Low Life
    High Tech Low Life follows two of China’s first citizen-reporters as they document the underside of the country’s rapid economic development. Premieres Monday, July 22, 2013 on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 18, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • High Tech, Low Life: Live Chat with Filmmaker Stephen Maing and Subject Zola
    Join the #docchat Twitter chat with High Tech Low Life director Stephen Maing on Tuesday, July 23 from 5-7 PM ET (2-4 PM PT).
    POV Staff 2 min read July 17, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Catch free sneak-preview screenings of Homegoings and High Tech, Low Life from POV's upcoming 26th season in your community. To find screenings near you, check out our Local Screenings Map.
    POV Staff 1 min read June 7, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    From Chinese citizen journalism in 'High Tech, Low Life' to African American funeral traditions in 'Homegoings', don't miss upcoming screenings of POV's 26th season this week. For more screenings across the country, check out our Local Screenings map.
    POV Staff 1 min read May 31, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments