This November, POV is proud to present another celebrated lineup of documentaries celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Month, highlighting the enduring power and presence of Indigenous communities worldwide.
Honoring Indigenous Voices and Visions: Join us for Twice Colonized, where Inuit lawyer and activist Aaju Peter champions her community’s rights while navigating personal grief. Experience hope and anticipation in Winter's Yearning, as residents of Maniitsoq, Greenland, look towards a new smelting plant for economic and political independence. In The Song of the Butterflies, Rember Yahuarcani, an Indigenous painter from the Peruvian Amazon, reconnects with his heritage to rejuvenate his creativity. Up Heartbreak Hill explores the complex decisions faced by Navajo youth, contemplating futures at home or afar. The documentaries Standing Above the Clouds and Shirampari: Legacies of the River 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 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, 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 (11/18-11/22), we spotlight Brief Tender Light, 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, 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.
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