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  • 4 Films to Open Dialogue Around Refugees
    As the nation's policymakers debate how to respond to refugees, community members may seek out resources that help open dialogue around the issues.
    POV Staff 2 min read February 6, 2017 Documentary News Comments
  • Featured Event: 'Special Flight' at Mini Microcinema, Cincinnati
    Join the University of Cincinnati Center for Film and Media Studies for a free screening and discussion of 'Special Flight' and related shorts.
    POV Staff 1 min read January 13, 2017 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Four POV Documentaries to Discuss the Syrian Refugee Crisis
    Use POV films and resources to discuss current issues around Syria, refugees and immigration.
    POV Staff 2 min read December 14, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Human Rights Day 2015: Investigate the Issues with POV Docs
    POV invites you to commemorate Human Rights Day on December 10th with screenings in your community or classroom.
    POV Staff 2 min read November 20, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • 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
  • POV Films Receive 6 Emmy Nominations!
    POV has received 6 nominations for the 35th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. PBS earned three of the five nominations for Best Documentary and 43 nominations in total. more than any other broadcaster.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 15, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    POV films screenings are happening across the country next week, including a congressional screening and panel discussion of American Promise in Washington, D.C. Check out our Local Events Map for a complete list of upcoming screenings near you.
    POV Staff 2 min read January 31, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Find screenings of POV's Season 26 films taking place in a community near you.
    POV Staff 2 min read September 13, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    POV's Season 26 films are screening for free in a community near you! Check out these screenings are happening in your area over the next week.
    POV Staff 1 min read August 9, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Enter for a chance to win the Only the Young & xoxosms DVDs!
    Watch Only the Young and xoxsms and enter for a chance to win the DVDs and other great prizes!
    POV Staff 1 min read July 12, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Critical Acclaim for 'Special Flight' – Available for Streaming Through July 31
    Read what critics have been saying about POV's Special Flight, a film about the plight of undocumented foreigners at a Swiss detention center. Now streaming free for a limited time.
    POV Staff 2 min read July 3, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Spread the Word in the Final Hours 'Special Flight' Premieres Tonight on POV
    Special Flightpremieres 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 1, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Special Flight: Live Chat with Filmmaker Fernand Melgar
    Ask questions during our online chat with Special Flight Director Fernand Melgar on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, from 11AM-12PM ET (8AM-9AM PT).
    POV Staff 2 min read July 1, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Beat the heat and catch films from POV's 26th season playing in your community.
    POV Staff 1 min read June 28, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Coming Soon to POV: Special Flight
    Special Flight is a dramatic account of the plight of undocumented foreigners at the Frambois detention center in Geneva, Switzerland. Premieres July 1, 2013 on PBS stations. Learn more about asylum seekers and laws on POV's website.
    POV Staff 2 min read June 7, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Preview POV's 26th Season on PBS
    Grab a sneak peek at the films in the POV lineup for summer 2013! POV's 26th season on PBS premieres June 24, 2013 at 10PM with 'Homegoings.'
    POV Staff 0 min read May 30, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • POV Announces Documentary Lineup For Its 26th Season on PBS
    Moving to Monday nights on PBS, the regular season kicks off with Homegoings and closes with Best Kept Secret, and features special presentations of 56 Up, American Promise, Brooklyn Castle and a special from StoryCorps.
    POV Staff 12 min read March 20, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments