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POV Shorts: Passage
Season 37
Episode 701
In Shirampari: Legacies of the River, set in the heart of the Amazon, a young Ashéninka boy must face his fears and catch a giant catfish, signaling his journey into manhood. In Boat People, Thao recounts the story of her family’s escape through the metaphorical lens of her fascination with ants.
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In a world of fake news, journalist Ravish Kumar stands his ground. Will his show survive?

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Immigrant dreams and generational divides collide against LA's complex racial landscape.

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A burial site containing thousands of once enslaved Africans is discovered on St. Helena.

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Two stories excavating distinct portraits of place, politics, and economy.

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In the mountains, a nomad's daughter is torn between marriage and her writing dreams.

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Memory and resiliency through Detroit and Canarsie’s unique relationships to water.

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Religious leaders' use of the law to advance an unexpected religious freedom argument.

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An academic beacon for Black children on Chicago’s South Side battles gentrification.

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A counter-narrative and collective memory of the last 30 years of Muslim life in America.

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New worlds unfold in stories of tradition and hometown pride.

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Three stories about care and connection.

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A modern contemplation on the generational divide.