Explore the strength and spirit of Indigenous communities, uncover gripping urban challenges, and enjoy the premiere of POV Shorts.

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What's On In November?
Up Heartbreak Hill (2012)

This November, POV is proud to present another celebrated lineup of documentaries celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Month ([link removed]) , highlighting the enduring power and presence of Indigenous communities worldwide.

Honoring Indigenous Voices and Visions: Join us for Twice Colonized ([link removed]) , where Inuit lawyer and activist Aaju Peter champions her community’s rights while navigating personal grief. Experience hope and anticipation in Winter's Yearning ([link removed]) , as residents of Maniitsoq, Greenland, look towards a new smelting plant for economic and political independence. In The Song of the Butterflies ([link removed]) , Rember Yahuarcani, an Indigenous painter from the Peruvian Amazon, reconnects with his heritage to rejuvenate his creativity. Up Heartbreak Hill ([link removed]) explores the complex decisions faced by Navajo youth, contemplating futures at home or afar. The documentaries Standing Above the Clouds ([link removed]) and Shirampari: Legacies of the River ([link removed])
showcase the fierce activism of Native Hawaiians and Amazonians, protecting their territories from environmental threats.

Season 37 Premiere: Highlighting our November schedule is the broadcast premiere of The Body Politic ([link removed]) on Monday, November 25. Follow Brandon Scott, the ambitious young mayor of Baltimore, as he tackles the city’s chronic violence and reveals a pathway toward national healing.

Special Encore Features: Don’t miss the encore streaming of The Mole Agent ([link removed]) , available until January 25, 2025. This intriguing story follows Sergio, a private investigator turned retirement home resident, as he uncovers deeply personal stories from fellow residents. To celebrate International Education Week ([link removed]) (11/18-11/22), we spotlight Brief Tender Light ([link removed]) , capturing the journey of four African students at MIT striving to enact change back home while grappling with their identities in America. Available to stream through November 30.

POV Shorts Returns: Celebrate the 7th season of POV Shorts ([link removed]) , our award-winning non-fiction shorts film series. This year, we're showcasing 11 documentaries that delve into cultural diversity, identity, trauma survival, intergenerational ties, and childhood dreams. Catch episodes 1-4 streaming on Tuesday, November 12, and episodes 5-6 on Thursday, November 26.

At POV, we strive to bring you narratives that not only educate and engage but also inspire community and conversation. We encourage you to share your perspectives with us at after viewing. Your feedback is crucial as we continue to shape the future of documentary storytelling.

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Featured Collection:
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POV Shorts Season 7 Premieres
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A private-eye sends an 83-year-old agent to spy on a retirement home suspected of neglect.

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A Ghanaian alum follows four MIT African students striving to become agents of positive change back home.

Season 37:
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Our free resources are meticulously designed with a strong emphasis on community engagement, educational enrichment, and the innate curiosity that drives us all. Created by passionate educators, community leaders, and expert librarians, these tools include activities, essential reading materials, facilitation guides, and stimulating discussion prompts. These resources are crafted to empower you with actionable steps for meaningful impact.

This Month's Featured Discussion Guides:
* Winter's Yearning ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* The Song of the Butterflies ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* Up Heartbreak Hill ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* The Mole Agent ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* Brief Tender Light ([link removed]) Discussion Guide

Season 37:
* King Coal ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* Hummingbirds ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* Against the Tide ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* Against the Tide ([link removed]) Delve Deeper
* Fauna ([link removed]) Delve Deeper
* Who's Afraid of Nathan Law? ([link removed]) Discussion Guide
* Who's Afraid of Nathan Law? ([link removed]) Delve Deeper

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