POV's producing partner Storycorpshas released a new mini-series of animated stories called 'We Belong Together' with short films about finding meaning and fulfillment through caring for others. All four films are currently available to stream on pov.org.
Crescenciana “Lola” Tan, originally from the Philippines, came to California to help raise her grandkids. Her daughter Olivia and grandson Kenneth share some of the lessons she imparted and the memories they cherish from Lola’s storied life.
After Sissy told his soon-to-be wife Vickie that he was happiest when dressed in skirts and dresses, she supported him. Vickie has stayed by his side through thick and thin. Together they came to StoryCorps to reflect on their long and loving marriage.
At StoryCorps, two people who seriously love outer space came together to talk about their shared passion. Six-year-old Jerry Morrison and his NASA engineer uncle, Joey Jefferson talk about favorite planets, spreading knowledge, and always learning more.
Herman Travis makes weekly deliveries of groceries to his elderly neighbors in a low-income housing complex. He’s joined at StoryCorps with one of those residents and friends, Robert Cochran, to talk about that weekly commitment and how much it matters.
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 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, 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.
