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  • Watch Now: 'The City Dark' Now Streaming For Free at POV
    Do the people who live in cities experience the same dark night that those in the country do? Check out 'The City Dark' now streaming for free and learn more about the effects of light pollution.
    POV Staff 1 min read December 18, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Community Partner Profile: 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i
    On Thursday, August 16, 2012, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i hosted a screening of The City Dark in its planetarium. The film fascinated its members, who were introduced to the science of the dark and explored our relationship with the stars.
    POV Staff 3 min read September 4, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • 'The City Dark' Elicits Starry Memories From POV Viewers
    Ian Cheney's The City Dark, which premiered on POV on July 5, 2012, has prompted viewers to share their own stories about the night sky.
    POV Staff 4 min read July 10, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Catching Up With Ian Cheney of 'The City Dark'
    In July 2012, POV caught up with filmmaker Ian Cheney of 'The City Dark' to find out how the film has been received, and changes he's seen people making in order to combat light pollution.
    POV Staff 2 min read July 7, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Critics Star-Struck by 'The City Dark'
    We love Ian Cheney's stunningly beautiful, humorous and informative film about the effects of light pollution on our bodies, minds and skies — and critics do, too.
    POV Staff 3 min read July 5, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: 'The City Dark'
    POV's 25th season continues with a documentary that explores the physical and psychological effects of light pollution.
    POV Staff 2 min read July 4, 2012 POV Films Blog Comments