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  • Critical Acclaim for 'Herman's House' – Available for Streaming Through August 7
    Read what critics have been saying about POV's Herman's House, a film about Herman Wallace, who has spent more than 40 years in a 6' x 9' prison cell. He works with artist Jackie Sumell to imagine his "dream home," questioning justice and punishment in America. Now streaming free for a limited time.
    POV Staff 2 min read July 10, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours 'Herman's House' Premieres Tonight on PBS
    Herman's House 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 film. Use our partner toolkit to join them.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 8, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Herman's House: Live Chat with Filmmaker Angad Bhalla
    Join the #docchat Twitter chat with Herman's House director Angad Bhalla on Tuesday, July 9 from 3-5 PM ET (Noon-2 PM PT).
    POV Staff 2 min read July 3, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: Herman's House
    In Herman's House, what began as a game turned into an interrogation of justice and punishment in America. Premieres Monday, July 8, 2013 on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 3, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Coming Soon to POV: Herman's House
    What began as a game turned into an interrogation of justice and punishment in America. A moving account of an unending struggle for freedom and a means of expression found in a visual artist. Premieres Monday, July 8, 2013 on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read June 12, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments