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The Law in These Parts
  • 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
  • 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 Available for Streaming in September 2013
    POV is excited to announce the free streaming of many of its past films, including the 2013 Best Documentary Emmy nominee Nostalgia for the Light.
    POV Staff 4 min read September 10, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Last Chance to Win a High Tech, Low Life DVD!
    It's not too late to enter for a chance to win the High Tech, Low Life DVD, plus a bunch of POV DVDs, posters, popcorn, chocolate, coffee and more.
    POV Staff 1 min read August 16, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    From the Midwest to Maine, wherever you are this Thursday you can find free community screenings of POV documentaries from current and past seasons! Check out our local screenings map for events near you.
    POV Staff 1 min read August 16, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Next on POV: The Law in These Parts
    The Law in These Parts traces development of Israel’s system of military justice in the West Bank and Gaza. Premieres Monday, August 19, 2013 on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read August 15, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Enter for a Chance to Win The Law in These Parts DVD
    Enter for a chance to win The Law in These Parts DVD and poster, plus a bundle of other POV DVDs and prizes!
    POV Staff 1 min read August 9, 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
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Tuesday is this week's day for documentaries! Check out these screenings near your of films from POV's past seasons and catch sneak-preview screenings of Season 26 Films!
    POV Staff 1 min read July 26, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Coming Soon to POV: The Law in These Parts
    The Law in These Parts traces development of Israel’s system of military justice in the West Bank and Gaza. Premieres Monday, August 19, 2013 on PBS stations.
    POV Staff 1 min read July 22, 2013 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    Be sure to check out the theatrical premiere of Homegoings during its week-long run at the Maysles Cinema as well as several other local screenings across the country featuring films from POV's upcoming season.
    POV Staff 1 min read June 21, 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
  • Upcoming POV Screenings
    As Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month comes to a close, celebrate with POV screenings at the Chicago Public Library and San Jose Peace and Justice Center. For more screenings across the country, check out our Local Screenings map.
    POV Staff 1 min read May 24, 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
  • The Best Documentaries of 2012
    What's the best documentary of 2012? We're tracking festivals, critics, blogs, award shows and more to determine the top docs of the year.
    POV Staff 7 min read October 11, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • The Sundance 2012 Documentary Winners
    Any documentary filmmaker will tell you that getting a film into Sundance is a Herculean achievement in itself, but some also come away with an award. Check out a rundown of the 13 prizes given to documentaries at this year's festival.
    Tom Roston 4 min read January 30, 2012 Doc Soup Comments