We are humbled this morning to have received a record 16 nominations in the 33rd News and Documentary Emmy Awards, including four nominations for Best Documentary.
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Romance Novel Caption Contest: Cover #1
It’s a caption contest for romance novel covers! In honor of the POV broadcast and streaming of the documentaries Guilty Pleasures and Where the Heart Roams, give us your best titles and descriptions for potential romance novels.
Continue reading this entry »Next on POV: ‘Guilty Pleasures’
An amusing and touching documentary that looks at the global phenomenon of romance novels. Premieres on POV this Thursday, July 12, 2012.
Continue reading this entry »‘The City Dark’ Elicits Starry Memories From POV Viewers
Ian Cheney’s The City Dark, which premiered on POV on July 5, 2012, has prompted viewers to share their own stories about the night sky.
Continue reading this entry »Catching Up With Ian Cheney of ‘The City Dark’
In July 2012, POV caught up with filmmaker Ian Cheney of ‘The City Dark’ to find out how the film has been received, and changes he’s seen people making in order to combat light pollution.
Continue reading this entry »New America NYC: Reportero: Screening and Conversation
Just a week after the Mexican elections, join The New America Foundation, Human Rights Watch and POV for an advance screening of Reportero. The screening will be followed by a discussion on journalism’s contribution to society and the new state of Mexican politics.
Continue reading this entry »Critics Star-Struck by ‘The City Dark’
We love Ian Cheney’s stunningly beautiful, humorous and informative film about the effects of light pollution on our bodies, minds and skies — and critics do, too.
Continue reading this entry »Revisiting ‘Critical Condition’
A month before the 2008 presidential election, a POV film brought the issue of uninsured Americans to the forefront. Four years later, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Obama’s Affordable Care Act is piquing debate once again.
Continue reading this entry »Next on POV: ‘The City Dark’
POV’s 25th season continues with a documentary that explores the physical and psychological effects of light pollution.
Continue reading this entry »“Powerful and Chilling”
Viewers of Granito: How to Nail a Dictator have told us they were profoundly moved by the film. Read some of their comments, then join the conversation.
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