POV

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  • TV-PG
  • 1988
  • 37 Seasons
  • 7.8  (251)

POV (Point of View) is an American television series that has been airing on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) from 1988. This documentary series is a pioneering exploration of the art of non-fiction filmmaking, featuring independent documentaries created by both American and international filmmakers. The series features a diverse range of documentaries that confront contemporary social and political issues.

POV specifically focuses on presenting stories that have societal relevance, with a primary goal of capturing diverse perspectives on topics ranging from immigration, race, and class inequality to global environmental issues. The show has been recognized for its unparalleled quality of storytelling, reflecting the essence of independent filmmaking.

The series stands out for its commitment to the authentic representation of people

POV is a series that ran for 37 seasons (513 episodes) between July 5, 1988 and on PBS

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Seasons
Who I am Not
12. Who I am Not
December 30, 2024
Sharon-Rose Khumalo, a South African beauty queen, faces an identity crisis after discovering she's intersex. Her path crosses with Dimakatso Sebidi, a masculine-presenting intersex activist, as they both navigate a journey marked by society's stigma and inner struggles. Intertwining raw reality with poetic beauty, Who I am Not captures the heart-wrenching fight for acceptance in a binary world.
The Body Politic
11. The Body Politic
November 25, 2024
The Body Politic is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. In Baltimore, Brandon Scott, an idealistic young leader with an ambitious plan to stop chronic violence, is elected mayor. Throughout his first year in office, we follow him as he fights powerful political forces to save lives in Baltimore and reveal a pathway toward healing for the nation.
Tokyo Uber Blues
10. Tokyo Uber Blues
October 21, 2024
Shot with a mix of smartphones and GoPros, filmmaker Taku Aoyagi takes us on his daily bike rides as an Uber Eats worker. But pedaling on Tokyo's deserted streets, delivering boba tea to cloistered condos, he starts to wonder… what was it that Ken Loach said about the Uberization of society? And what does gig-work offer an unemployed young person with student debt?
Twice Colonized
9. Twice Colonized
October 14, 2024
Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She's a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son.
In the Rearview
8. In the Rearview
October 7, 2024
In a volunteer aid van occupied by multiple generations of civilians, an authentic, intimate observation of the war in Ukraine unfolds. Each passenger is unique in age, origin and circumstance, but alike in where they find themselves — fleeing their homes while huddled together in a cramped back seat. Bound for Poland, the vehicle operates as their shelter, waiting room, hospital and confessional.
Who's Afraid of Nathan Law
7. Who's Afraid of Nathan Law
September 23, 2024
At 21, he was a leader of Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution. By 23, he became Hong Kong's youngest elected lawmaker. At 26, he was Most Wanted under the National Security Law. Who's Afraid of Nathan Law? offers a close look at the city's most famous dissident to uncover what happens to freedom when an authoritarian power goes unchecked.
Name Me Lawand
6. Name Me Lawand
September 9, 2024
Lawand, deaf from birth, seeks a fresh start with his family in the UK after a traumatic year in a refugee camp. At Derby's Royal School for the Deaf, he learns sign language and discovers a way to communicate with the world. As he thrives, his family faces deportation, challenging their stability. Name Me Lawand is a love letter to the power of friendship and community.
Fauna
5. Fauna
August 5, 2024
An old shepherd and his flock live alongside a high-tech laboratory for animal experimentation. Two worlds that are two sides of the same coin. While the shepherd, afflicted with a bone disease, witnesses his profession disappearing, scientists are busier than ever researching the COVID vaccine. Fauna explores the relationship between humans, animals and science in post-pandemic times.
Against the Tide
4. Against the Tide
July 29, 2024
Mumbai fishermen Rakesh and Ganesh are inheritors of the great Koli knowledge system—a way to harvest the sea by following the moon and the tides. Rakesh has kept faith in traditional fishing methods while Ganesh has embraced technology. Against the Tide is the tale of two men's bond fractured by the weight of a changing world and a sea threatened by climate change.
Is There Anybody Out There?
3. Is There Anybody Out There?
July 8, 2024
Born with a rare disability, filmmaker Ella Glendining wonders if there is anyone who can share the experience of living in a body like hers. This simple question–one which non disabled people take for granted, leads to a journey to not only others who live like her–but to the realization that meeting them changes how she views herself in the world, as well as many surprises along the way.
Hummingbirds
2. Hummingbirds
July 1, 2024
In Hummingbirds, Silvia and Beba tell their own coming-of-age story, transforming their hometown on the Texas-Mexico border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks. Filmed collaboratively over the final summer of their fleeting youth, their cinematic self-portrait celebrates the power of friendship and joy as tools of survival and resistance Grand Prize, 2023 Berlinale Generation.
King Coal
1. King Coal
June 24, 2024
A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, King Coal meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created. The film reshapes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking and transcends time and place, untangling the pain from the beauty, and illuminating the innately human capacity for imagination and change.
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Where to Watch POV
POV is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch POV on demand at , PBS and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    July 5, 1988
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (251)
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