This May, POV proudly presents three exceptional collections featuring new favorites alongside timeless classics.
Explore Crossing Horizons: Asian and Pacific Islander Visions and Voices featuring soulful and steadfast odysseys within Asian and Pacific Islander communities. From the ground-level urgency of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan Wuhantothe scrutiny of academic pressures in a high-performing school in Accepted, to the matriarchal bonds and activism of Hawaiian mother-daughters in Standing Above the Clouds, this collection captures the essential stories threading through the lives of those pushing for change and understanding.
Mothers of Many Worlds brings to life poignant moments from the multidimensional worlds of motherhood. Experience the intertwined joy and sorrow of becoming a mother at age 50 in the face of loss in Love & Stuff, the desperate quest of an Iranian family for a safer future in Love Child, and the touching journey of a Polish mother finding solace in nurturing a baby squirrel after her son moves abroad to study in My Duduś. These documentaries uplift the profound impact of mothering across cultures and challenges.
Rediscover some of POV's most influential documentaries with Greatest Hits. This selection highlights two of the seven films that made IndieWire's Best 52 documenetaries of the 21st century, including Faya Dayi, a mesmerizing look at Ethiopia’s khat trade, and The Mole Agent, a touching spy story set within a retirement home. Also included are POV's first episodic documentary And She Could Be Next and the Oscar®-nominated shorts A Night at the Garden and In The Absence, this collection offers a retrospective on films that challenge, inspire, and create dialogue.
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