Welcome 2024 with a revolutionary dive into our January showcase, Hidden Syllabus: Learning Beyond the Books. Journey through myriad and diverse pathways to knowledge, transcending the traditional confines of education with transformative stories and subjects. Films such as Brief Tender Light (available 1/15), An Act of Worship, In My Blood It Runs, and Clash challenge established norms and ignite the spark of inspiration, demonstrating that true understanding often reaches beyond the classroom and conventional wisdom. Rest assured, the answers won't be found in the back of the book. Hidden Syllabus is co-curated in partnership with Chasing the Dream, The WNET Group's public media initiative that delves into issues of poverty, justice, and economic opportunity in America, and generously supported by The JPB Foundation.
Our For Your Consideration collection highlights some of POV's finest current offerings, celebrated for their exceptional storytelling and critical acclaim. Leading the pack is Between Earth & Sky, shortlisted in Documentary Short for the 96th Academy AwardsŸ, delving into ecologist Nalini Nadkarni's research on recovery in rainforest canopies. Under G-d offers an in-depth look at the national Jewish response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization U.S. Supreme Court decision. How to Have an American Baby takes viewers into the enigmatic world of Chinese birth tourism in the United States, revealing a complex global phenomenon. The collection culminates with the January 15th broadcast premiere of Brief Tender Light, which chronicles the transformative experiences of African students at MIT as they balance their ambitions with the challenges of a new cultural landscape.
At POV, we believe in the power of story and its universal accessibility. That's why you can stream all of the films on the POV website and the PBS App. For more insights, exclusive content, and filmmaker interviews, connect with us on social media.
We value your perspective. After you watch, feel free to share your insights, accolades, and ideas for what you'd love to see next at [email protected].
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.
