Film Update What have the former students thought of Portraits and Dreams? Some of the students were able to join panel discussions about the film and give interviews as well. Some of them hadn’t seen the film before then. It seemed they were surprised by the impact their work had on others who saw the … Continue reading "POV: ‘Portraits and Dreams’ | Film Update"

Overview New York, N.Y. — March 31, 2021 — POV, the acclaimed PBS documentary series, announced today that it had acquired the U.S. broadcast rights to Fruits of Labor directed by Emily Cohen Ibañez which had its world premiere at the 2021 SXSW film festival. The film will have its international festival premiere at Hot … Continue reading "POV Acquires Fruits of Labor out of SXSW Film Festival"

Overview New York, N.Y. — March 30, 2021 — American Documentary (AmDoc) the parent organization of the PBS documentary series POV, announced the addition of Opal H. Bennett as Co-Producer for POV, the longest independent documentary showcase on television.  Bennett’s new role will build off of her work as the producer of POV Shorts, the … Continue reading "Opal H. Bennett Named Co-Producer at American Documentary | POV"

Overview New York, N.Y. — February 9, 2021 — POV is proud and excited for the film team of The Mole Agent for being shortlisted in Documentary Feature and International Feature categories as announced earlier by the 93rd Academy Awards®. This is an important industry honor that testifies to the extraordinary resonance of the film … Continue reading "POV Film The Mole Agent Recognized in Documentary Feature and International Feature"

Overview What does it mean to belong? March 8, 2021 – New York, NY – Premiering March 15 on Instagram Stories, Otherly is a series of seven creative documentaries about finding one’s place in the 21st century. Using universal themes like love, inclusion and loss as entry points, the seven creators have crafted works that … Continue reading "POV Spark Launches ‘Otherly’"

Overview New York, N.Y. — February, 11, 2021 — POV, the acclaimed independent documentary series on PBS, announced today that it had acquired the U.S. broadcast rights to North by Current directed by Angelo Madsen Minax. The film, which follows Minax as he returns to his rural Michigan hometown after his sister and brother-in-law’s wrongful … Continue reading "POV Acquires Berlinale-Bound Film ‘North by Current’"

Overview February 8, 2021, New York, N.Y. – POV Engage, the impact and engagement arm of PBS series ‘POV,’ is launching two new initiatives this month to serve educators and community partners. POV Watch Club, presented by PBS LearningMedia, and Docs for Hope and Healing: a Virtual Film Series draw from POV’s catalog of documentary … Continue reading "POV Engage Launches New Impact Initiatives For Educators and Community Partners"

Film Update Nursing homes have been a focal point in conversations around the pandemic, have you been able to check in with Sergio or any of the residents of the San Francisco Retirement Home since COVID-19 hit? COVID made an impact on the retirement home and on Sergio´s life. Sergio was used to being active … Continue reading "POV: ‘The Mole Agent’ | Film Update"

Film Update How did you discover Leila, Sahand, Mani, and their dilemma? Where is the family now? Did they ever make it to America or Canada? Sahand met my co-director, Morten, when Morten was visiting Iran. Morten was a tourist and Sahand was sent to the bazar to chat with tourists and then give this … Continue reading "POV: ‘Love Child’ | Film Update"

Overview New York, N.Y. — January 16, 2021 — POV Shorts, American Documentary’s newest program, has won the Best Short Form Series award at the 36th Annual IDA Documentary Awards, which recognize the best nonfiction films and programs of the year. The IDA announced the winners at a virtual ceremony on Saturday, January 16, 2021. … Continue reading "POV Shorts’ Season 3 Wins Best Short Form Series at the 36th Annual IDA Awards"