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POV (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented over 275 films to public television audiences across the country. POV films are known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues.

Call for Entries

How submitting a film to POV works.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What does POV stand for?
  2. When will a program be on the air again?
  3. Can I tape a program off the air and use it in my classroom?

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