"POV" (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented over 400 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.
AMNH Presents 2012 Margaret Mead Film Festival, 11/29-12/2
by Movies News Desk - November 20, 2012
The 2012 Margaret Mead Film Festival, as the preeminent showcase for contemporary cultural storytelling, will screen 29 outstanding films and host special multi-media events and performances. The Margaret Mead Film Festival strives to illuminate the complexity and diversity of peoples and cultures f...
by Movies News Desk - November 20, 2012
The 2012 Margaret Mead Film Festival, as the preeminent showcase for contemporary cultural storytelling, will screen 29 outstanding films and host special multi-media events and performances. The Margaret Mead Film Festival strives to illuminate the complexity and diversity of peoples and cultures f...
American Museum of Natural History To Present 2012 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL, 10/29 - Today
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2012
The 2012 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL as the preeminent showcase for contemporary cultural storytelling, will screen 29 outstanding films and host special multi-media events and performances....
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2012
The 2012 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL as the preeminent showcase for contemporary cultural storytelling, will screen 29 outstanding films and host special multi-media events and performances....
American Museum of Natural History To Present 2012 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL, 10/29 - 11/2
by Patrick Nugent - October 17, 2012
The 2012 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL as the preeminent showcase for contemporary cultural storytelling, will screen 29 outstanding films and host special multi-media events and performances....
by Patrick Nugent - October 17, 2012
The 2012 MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL as the preeminent showcase for contemporary cultural storytelling, will screen 29 outstanding films and host special multi-media events and performances....
Docufilm GIVE UP TOMORROW Makes its US TV Debut on PBS Tonight, 10/4
by Oliver Oliveros - October 04, 2012
GIVE UP TOMORROW, a multi award-winning documentary directed by Michael Collins and produced by Marty Syjuco, makes its U.S. television debut on "POV" on PBS tonight, October 4 (check your local listings for the schedule)....
by Oliver Oliveros - October 04, 2012
GIVE UP TOMORROW, a multi award-winning documentary directed by Michael Collins and produced by Marty Syjuco, makes its U.S. television debut on "POV" on PBS tonight, October 4 (check your local listings for the schedule)....
BWW Review: N.E. Premiere A BRIGHT NEW BOISE
by Nancy Grossman - October 03, 2012
Zeitgeist Stage Company begins its season with the New England premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's Obie-winning A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, melding themes of religious scandal, father/son relationships, spirituality, and big-box retailing. It will dare you to laugh and challenge you to think....
by Nancy Grossman - October 03, 2012
Zeitgeist Stage Company begins its season with the New England premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's Obie-winning A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, melding themes of religious scandal, father/son relationships, spirituality, and big-box retailing. It will dare you to laugh and challenge you to think....
Zeitgeist Stage Presents A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Boston Center for the Arts, Now thru 10/20
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012
Zeitgeist Stage Company (ZSC) kicks off their 2012/2013 season with the New England premiere of A Bright New Boise by the up-and-coming and OBIE winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter. The production runs from tonight, September 28 through October 20 at the Boston Center for the Arts....
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012
Zeitgeist Stage Company (ZSC) kicks off their 2012/2013 season with the New England premiere of A Bright New Boise by the up-and-coming and OBIE winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter. The production runs from tonight, September 28 through October 20 at the Boston Center for the Arts....
Docufilm GIVE UP TOMORROW Makes its US TV Debut on PBS, 10/4
by Oliver Oliveros - September 26, 2012
GIVE UP TOMORROW, a multi award-winning documentary directed by Michael Collins and produced by Marty Syjuco, makes its U.S. television debut on "POV" on PBS on Thursday, October 4 (check your local listings for the schedule)....
by Oliver Oliveros - September 26, 2012
GIVE UP TOMORROW, a multi award-winning documentary directed by Michael Collins and produced by Marty Syjuco, makes its U.S. television debut on "POV" on PBS on Thursday, October 4 (check your local listings for the schedule)....
Zeitgeist Stage Presents A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Boston Center for the Arts, 9/28-10/20
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2012
Zeitgeist Stage Company (ZSC) kicks off their 2012/2013 season with the New England premiere of A Bright New Boise by the up-and-coming and OBIE winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter. The production runs from September 28 through October 20 at the Boston Center for the Arts....
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2012
Zeitgeist Stage Company (ZSC) kicks off their 2012/2013 season with the New England premiere of A Bright New Boise by the up-and-coming and OBIE winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter. The production runs from September 28 through October 20 at the Boston Center for the Arts....
PBS to Celebrate POINT OF VIEW's 25th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2012
POV (Point of View) , launched on PBS in 1988, is celebrating its 25th anniversary on-air, online and on the ground in communities across the United States. American television's longest-running independent documentary series, POV is spearheading a wide array of activities featuring the brightest na...
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2012
POV (Point of View) , launched on PBS in 1988, is celebrating its 25th anniversary on-air, online and on the ground in communities across the United States. American television's longest-running independent documentary series, POV is spearheading a wide array of activities featuring the brightest na...
PBS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Beginning Today, 9/15
by TV News Desk - September 15, 2012
PBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2012 with a lineup of programming that entertains, informs and explores the culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans....
by TV News Desk - September 15, 2012
PBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2012 with a lineup of programming that entertains, informs and explores the culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans....
Final Three BIG BROTHER Houseguests Revealed
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2012
Last night on BIG BROTHER, the Houseguests evicted Shane Meaney, the 26-year-old real estate investor from Bennington, Vt., by a vote of 1-0. Shane's eviction occurred after Dan convinced Danielle to use the POV on him and place Shane on the block. Shane becomes the sixth member of the jury....
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2012
Last night on BIG BROTHER, the Houseguests evicted Shane Meaney, the 26-year-old real estate investor from Bennington, Vt., by a vote of 1-0. Shane's eviction occurred after Dan convinced Danielle to use the POV on him and place Shane on the block. Shane becomes the sixth member of the jury....
World Channel to Present AMERICA REFRAMED
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
World Channel presents AMERICA REFRAMED, a 26-week-long series to document the emotional stories of everyday America, beginning Sunday, September 9 at 8 p.m. on public television stations (check local listings) Presented by American Documentary, Inc. and public television's WORLD Channel WORLD Chan...
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012
World Channel presents AMERICA REFRAMED, a 26-week-long series to document the emotional stories of everyday America, beginning Sunday, September 9 at 8 p.m. on public television stations (check local listings) Presented by American Documentary, Inc. and public television's WORLD Channel WORLD Chan...
3net Debuts Sportumentary Series STORM SURFERS Tonight, 8/19
by TV News Desk - August 19, 2012
3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX - will bring viewers an adventure beyond the extreme next month with the world premiere of the groundbreaking new 3net original series STORM SURFERS, tonight, August 19 (9PM ET/PT)....
by TV News Desk - August 19, 2012
3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX - will bring viewers an adventure beyond the extreme next month with the world premiere of the groundbreaking new 3net original series STORM SURFERS, tonight, August 19 (9PM ET/PT)....
PBS to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Beginning 9/15
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2012
PBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2012 with a lineup of programming that entertains, informs and explores the culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans....
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2012
PBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2012 with a lineup of programming that entertains, informs and explores the culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans....
Brooklyn Museum Launches Thursday Evening Film Series, Beg. Tonight, 7/26
by Movies News Desk - July 26, 2012
The Brooklyn Museum will launch a series of monthly film presentations in the 460-seat Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium as a part of the weekly Thursdays @ 7 programming, when the Museum remains open until 10 p.m....
by Movies News Desk - July 26, 2012
The Brooklyn Museum will launch a series of monthly film presentations in the 460-seat Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium as a part of the weekly Thursdays @ 7 programming, when the Museum remains open until 10 p.m....
3net to Debut Sportumentary Series STORM SURFERS, 8/19
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2012
3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX - will bring viewers an adventure beyond the extreme next month with the world premiere of the groundbreaking new 3net original series STORM SURFERS, Sunday, August 19 (9PM ET/PT)....
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2012
3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX - will bring viewers an adventure beyond the extreme next month with the world premiere of the groundbreaking new 3net original series STORM SURFERS, Sunday, August 19 (9PM ET/PT)....
Disney Channel Picks Up GOOD LUCK CHARLIE Season 4
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2012
A fourth season has been ordered for Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie,' a hugely popular family sitcom that recently delivered the #1 cable telecast of the week (8.9 million, L+7 data) and the #1 telecast of the entire second quarter 2012 among Kids 6-11 (4 million, L+7 data) and Tweens (3.7 mill...
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2012
A fourth season has been ordered for Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie,' a hugely popular family sitcom that recently delivered the #1 cable telecast of the week (8.9 million, L+7 data) and the #1 telecast of the entire second quarter 2012 among Kids 6-11 (4 million, L+7 data) and Tweens (3.7 mill...
MTV Announces 2012 Summer Lineup, Including Return of TEEN WOLF
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012
MTV announced today premiere dates for its returning hit series TEEN WOLF and 'Awkward,' as well as the debut of the highly anticipated new series 'Snooki & JWOWW' at its annual Upfront Presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City....
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012
MTV announced today premiere dates for its returning hit series TEEN WOLF and 'Awkward,' as well as the debut of the highly anticipated new series 'Snooki & JWOWW' at its annual Upfront Presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City....
Take Home A Celebrity For 99 Bucks At The Palm Springs Art Museum Fundraiser, April 21
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2012
The Palm Springs Art Museum's Artists Council will be holding its annual 99 Bucks art sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs. This event features free admission with a cash bar where more than 550 5"x 7" canvases tha...
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2012
The Palm Springs Art Museum's Artists Council will be holding its annual 99 Bucks art sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs. This event features free admission with a cash bar where more than 550 5"x 7" canvases tha...
Take Home A Celebrity For 99 Bucks At The Palm Springs Art Museum Fundraiser, April 21
by David Green - April 17, 2012
The Palm Springs Art Museum's Artists Council will be holding its annual 99 Bucks art sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs. This event features free admission with a cash bar where more than 550 5"x 7" canvases tha...
by David Green - April 17, 2012
The Palm Springs Art Museum's Artists Council will be holding its annual 99 Bucks art sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs. This event features free admission with a cash bar where more than 550 5"x 7" canvases tha...
MTV to Present HIP-HOP POV & AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2012
MTV announced today a new night of music based shows, with the greenlight of a brand-new, original weekly late-night music talk and performance show, 'MTV's HIP-HOP POV,' set to debut at Midnight following the premiere of 'Randy Jackson Presents AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW ' on an all-new night beginn...
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2012
MTV announced today a new night of music based shows, with the greenlight of a brand-new, original weekly late-night music talk and performance show, 'MTV's HIP-HOP POV,' set to debut at Midnight following the premiere of 'Randy Jackson Presents AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW ' on an all-new night beginn...
Trailer for ELAINE STRITCH: SO SHOOT ME Documentary Released
by Harmony Wheeler - April 06, 2012
Isotope Films has released the trailer for its documentary about actress Elain Stritch. The video can be found on its website at http://isotopefilms.com/projects.php....
by Harmony Wheeler - April 06, 2012
Isotope Films has released the trailer for its documentary about actress Elain Stritch. The video can be found on its website at http://isotopefilms.com/projects.php....
Showtime's HOMELAND Among Winners of 71st Annual Peabody Awards
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2012
Thirty-eight recipients of the 71st Annual Peabody Awards were announced today by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The winners, chosen by the Peabody board as the best in electronic media for the year 2011, were named in a ceremony in the Peabody Galler...
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2012
Thirty-eight recipients of the 71st Annual Peabody Awards were announced today by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The winners, chosen by the Peabody board as the best in electronic media for the year 2011, were named in a ceremony in the Peabody Galler...
Pacific Opera Victoria's MARIA STUARDA Opens April 12
by Harmony Wheeler - March 22, 2012
Pacific Opera Victoria's 2011/12 season ends as the company presents Tracy Dahl and Sally Dibblee, two of Canada's accomplished divas, in MARIA STUARDA, April 12, 14, 18, 20, and 22, 2012, at the Royal Theatre in Victoria. ...
by Harmony Wheeler - March 22, 2012
Pacific Opera Victoria's 2011/12 season ends as the company presents Tracy Dahl and Sally Dibblee, two of Canada's accomplished divas, in MARIA STUARDA, April 12, 14, 18, 20, and 22, 2012, at the Royal Theatre in Victoria. ...
MTV Adds Four New Series to Programming Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2012
MTV announced today the pick-up of four new series which will join its slate of programming, with docu-drama 'The Heights,' following a group of friends who are aspiring to succeed, while staying true to their roots in the gritty and diverse neighborhood of Washington Heights...
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2012
MTV announced today the pick-up of four new series which will join its slate of programming, with docu-drama 'The Heights,' following a group of friends who are aspiring to succeed, while staying true to their roots in the gritty and diverse neighborhood of Washington Heights...
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