Community
POV believes in the power of film to engage communities in dialogue around the most important social issues of our time
Values
- Forging meaningful connections between the people, public media, classrooms, and community spaces committed to inclusion and belonging
- Listening to what’s important to underrepresented groups, filmmakers, and protagonists
- Elevating the reach of documentary and non-fiction works on-air, online, and in communities
Film Resources
POV's free resources are created with community, classrooms, and curiosity in mind. Developed by educators, community leaders, and librarians, these resources offer suggested activities, texts, facilitation tips, and discussion questions to help take action towards positive change.
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He’s My Brother Discussion Guide
A discussion guide inspired by the film He’s My Brother.
President Delve Deeper
A reading list inspired by the film President.
Manzanar, Diverted When Water Becomes Dust Lesson Plan | Resistance & Coalition Building for Environmental Justice
A lesson plan inspired by the film Manzanar, Diverted.
He’s My Brother Delve Deeper
A reading list inspired by the film He’s My Brother.
Community Network
Bud Werner Memorial Library
Partner since 2011Watsonville Film Festival
Partner since 2022House of Djeli
Partner since 2019Collaborators
POV is lucky to work alongside passionate educators, activists, organizers, and community leaders. These individuals and organizations share their wisdom and experience to create free Discussion Guides (and Healing Guides) that provide frameworks for community dialogues in communities across the nation.
Freda Lin
Discussion Guide WriterFreda Lin is the co-director of YURI Education Project, a business that develops curriculum and professional learning with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander stories.
Maureen Nicol
Discussion Guide WriterMaureen Nicol, PhD received her Doctorate from Columbia University in Early Childhood Education. She is the Founder and Director of Camp Story - a pop-up arts camp based on the continent of Africa.
Will Tolliver
Education AssistantWill Tolliver Jr. is a Pittsburgh-based leader, innovator, and change-maker recognized throughout the education community as an early learning expert.