POV

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  • TV-PG
  • 1988
  • 39 Seasons
  • 7.8  (283)

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 39 seasons (536 episodes) between July 5, 1988 and on PBS

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Remake
6. Remake
September 7, 2026
For nearly forty years, Ross McElwee has made autobiographical documentaries about how his personal life intersects with the wider world. After his son Adrian died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016, McElwee abandoned a planned Hollywood dramatic remake of his own 1986 breakthrough film Sherman's March, and instead used decades of home-movie footage — including Adrian's own camera work — to reckon with his son's life, his addiction, and what the camera did and did not capture.
Arrest The Midwife
5. Arrest The Midwife
August 31, 2026
When trusted midwives serving Amish and Mennonite families in rural upstate New York are arrested following the death of a newborn, a quiet community is thrust into turmoil. Director Elaine Epstein follows women who defy tradition and become activists, turning a local case into a national reckoning over maternal health, reproductive rights, and the freedom to choose how and where to give birth.
How to Build a Library
4. How to Build a Library
August 24, 2026
Summary is not available.
The Gas Station Attendant
3. The Gas Station Attendant
August 3, 2026
Summary is not available.
For Venida, For Kalief
2. For Venida, For Kalief
July 27, 2026
Summary is not available.
The Dating Game
1. The Dating Game
July 20, 2026
Set in China, where eligible men outnumber women by more than 30 million, three bachelors, Zhou, Li, and Wu, embark on a seven-day dating camp, led by Hao, a highly sought-after dating coach. As they navigate the camp's awkward challenges and emotional hurdles, the bachelors try to make sense of their authentic and constructed selves, and find the self-confidence they need to land that date.
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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  (283)
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