This October on POV, we bring you powerful stories that celebrate heritage, confront challenges, and inspire action, as we continue Hispanic Heritage Month and explore new conversations with our Democracy Rising series.
We’re thrilled to announce that Eat Your Catfish, fresh off its win for the News & Documentary Emmy® for Outstanding Social Issue Documentary, is now streaming. This deeply personal, darkly humorous portrait of Kathryn, paralyzed by late-stage ALS, offers a raw look at caregiving, family dynamics, and the hope of seeing her daughter’s wedding.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, POV is still streaming a curated collection that honors the depth and diversity of Latinx and Spanish-language storytelling. Films such as The Last Out, Bulls and Saints, and La Casa de Mama Icha explore migration, family, cultural roots, and belonging. These stories, available until October 15th, highlight the experiences that connect us across borders and generations—don’t miss the chance to watch.
In collaboration with Preserving Democracy, a public media initiative by The WNET Group, our Democracy Rising collection also remains available through October 15th. As political divides deepen worldwide, these films offer perspectives on the essential role of civic participation in safeguarding democracy. Learn more at pbs.org/preservingdemocracy and join the conversation.
Highlights of the Month: Don't miss the Season 37 broadcast premieres of In the Rearview on October 7th, Twice Colonized on October 14th, and Tokyo Uber Blues on October 23rd. These three films explore the complex interplay between individual resilience and the larger socio-political forces shaping our world today.
At POV, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling to connect us with the world around us. After viewing, we encourage you to share your thoughts with us at [email protected]—your insights help shape the future of our storytelling.
Stay connected with us on social media for more insights, exclusive content, and filmmaker interviews. Together, let’s embrace the responsibility to foster a sustainable and just future.
Day & Night:
Two Stories of Essential Care
In Through the Night, a dedicated daycare provider in New Rochelle, New York operates a 24-hour facility, creating a lifeline for working mothers in a city that never sleeps.
In Midwives, a Buddhist woman and her Muslim apprentice confront danger and discrimination in western Myanmar, delivering essential medical care that bridges deep community divides
Witness the vital, often unrecognized work of reproductive labor in Through the Night and Midwives. These two films highlight the indispensable roles of a 24-hour daycare provider in New York and midwives in Myanmar's conflict zones, underscoring the profound impact of caregiving where it's needed most.
Featured Collections:
Streaming Until October 15th
Our free resources are crafted with a genuine focus on communities, classrooms, and the natural curiosity within us all. Formulated by dedicated educators, community leaders, and knowledgeable librarians, these assets provide a range of activities, reading material, guidance for facilitation, and thoughtful discussion prompts to enable tangible steps towards impactful change. Explore our comprehensive resources to deepen your grasp of the narratives and themes surfacing in our highlighted titles for the month:Â
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.
