As September blooms, we shine a light on our Emmy®-contending roster, amplifying the voices that truly deserve to be heard. Journey alongside Cuban baseball players as they chase fervent dreams in The Last Out. Navigate the murky waters of educational aspirations with Accepted, and join a community’s fight to save their school in Let the Little Light Shine. Be moved by Ady Barkan's unwavering spirit in Not Going Quietly as he fervently champions healthcare for all. In Delikado, join the brave land defenders guarding the Philippines' pristine ecological bastion. And with Wuhan Wuhan, immerse yourself in a testament to human tenacity at the very heart of a global crisis.
From September 15 to October 15, we honor Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of the vibrant culture, history, and myriad contributions of Latino communities. A time for introspection and gratitude, POV's curated selection encapsulates this essence, reflecting our steadfast devotion to diverse voices and superlative nonfiction filmmaking. Journey with us across boundaries and beyond norms: from the poignant tapestry of a family's return to Mexico, intertwined with North Carolina's rodeos in Bulls and Saints to the pulsating rhythms of Brazil's ancestral wisdom in the midst of political tumult in Uýra: The Rising Forest.
We believe that everyone should have access to our documentaries, and that's why you can stream all of the films on the POV website and the PBS App. Make sure to follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content, interviews with the filmmakers, and more!
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With its powder-white beaches and lush forests, Palawan appears to be an idyllic tropical island. But for a tiny network of environmental crusaders, it is more akin to a battlefield.
TM Landry Prep in rural Louisiana went viral for sending its graduates to the Ivy League. But when the facade crumbles, how will students navigate the myth of meritocracy?
After a chance encounter with a U.S. Senator, activist Ady Barkan and a motley crew of activists barnstorm across the country, igniting a movement for universal healthcare.
After 20 years of living in the United States, Tacho and Cecilia yearn to return home to their beloved Cheran, Mexico. Little do they know it will be the most difficult journey of their lives.
Uýra, a trans-indigenous artist, travels through the Amazon forest on a journey of self-discovery using performance art and ancestral messages to confront structural racism, transphobia and climate change.
A prismatic portrait of collective trauma and resistance, Puerto Ricans in the wake of Hurricane MarĂa navigate dismantled services and newcomers, eager to profit.
A grassroots campaign by a young attorney takes center stage as Dominicans of Haitian descent struggle in the wake of a 2013 legislation stripping them of their citizenship.
Brilliantly animated and deeply emotional, an exploration of the bond between a wife and mother, Milly, as she cares for her chronically ill husband, Chilly.
A decades-old cigar factory in Cuba is home to the long-standing tradition of La Lectora – a reader who entertains the cigar makers while they go about their delicate toil.
Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Perspective Fund and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding comes from Nancy Blachman and David desJardins, Bertha Foundation, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Charitable Trust, Park Foundation, Sage Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Chris and Nancy Plaut, Abby Pucker, Ann Tenenbaum and Thomas H. Lee and public television viewers. POV is presented by a consortium of public television stations, including KQED San Francisco, WGBH Boston and THIRTEEN in association with WNET.ORG.
