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POV Season 28 Reel
POV (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. Since 1988, POV has presented over 365 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.

25:00
Two stories excavating distinct portraits of place, politics, and economy.

25:03
In the mountains, a nomad's daughter is torn between marriage and her writing dreams.

23:26
Memory and resiliency through Detroit and Canarsie’s unique relationships to water.

23:49
Religious leaders' use of the law to advance an unexpected religious freedom argument.

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1:22:35
An academic beacon for Black children on Chicago’s South Side battles gentrification.

25:05
New worlds unfold in stories of tradition and hometown pride.

24:30
Three stories about care and connection.

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25:03
A modern contemplation on the generational divide.

24:30
Two stories from the heart of New York.

25:01
Two families experience homeland violence across generations.

24:02
An artist’s canvas becomes an embattled space.