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"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.

CirqueSaw's Award Winning POV: YOU ARE AN AI ACHIEVING CONSCIOUSNESS to Return For Li Photo CirqueSaw's Award Winning POV: YOU ARE AN AI ACHIEVING CONSCIOUSNESS to Return For Limited Run In February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2024

CirqueSaw's Award Winning POV: You Are an AI Achieving Consciousness Returns for Limited Run in February. ...


Explore the Artistry and Guardianship of Indigenous Visual Artist Uýra in UÝRA: THE R Photo Explore the Artistry and Guardianship of Indigenous Visual Artist Uýra in UÝRA: THE RISING FOREST Documentary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2023

POV documentary showcases the artistry and guardianship of Indigenous visual artist Uýra. Debuts on PBS and free streaming until December 24, 2023....


Jimmy Rees Adds Second Adelaide Show to 'Not That Kinda Viral' Tour Photo Jimmy Rees Adds Second Adelaide Show to 'Not That Kinda Viral' Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Frontier Touring has announced that due to high ticket demand, Jimmy Rees has added a second Adelaide show for Thursday 21 September at 8.45pm, to his now 18-show Australia-wide Not That Kinda Viral Tour for Aug-Nov 2023. ...


Album Review: Queer Indie-Folk-Pop Artist Elizabeth Wyld Sings The Truths Of Many Wom Photo Album Review: Queer Indie-Folk-Pop Artist Elizabeth Wyld Sings The Truths Of Many Women On Her New EP DELICATE CREATURES
by Bobby Patrick - October 24, 2022

Elizabeth Wyld offers a queer woman’s POV about love’s layers lost and how some cope, some cop-out, and some kill....


Netflix's BRIDGERTON Season 3: Part 2 Song List Released Photo Netflix's BRIDGERTON Season 3: Part 2 Song List Released
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024

The Bridgerton franchise has returned with its highly anticipated third season (Part 1: Now Available, Part 2: June 13, 2024), and fans are being swept away by the unique blend of orchestral pop covers and original compositions infusing a modern twist into the Regency-era romance. Check out the full...


Oh He Dead Detail New Album and Tour; Share First Single 'Strange Love' Photo Oh He Dead Detail New Album and Tour; Share First Single 'Strange Love'
by Josh Sharpe - June 27, 2024

DC-based indie soul band Oh He Dead has detailed the arrival of their eagerly anticipated third studio album, Ugly which will be released on Friday, August 23. “Strange Love” is one of the new songs Oh He Dead performs on their Audiotree performance, which is available now. Listen to the song!...


Review: Garofalo Gabs & Grabs From Her Comedy Grab Bag At City Winery Photo Review: Garofalo Gabs & Grabs From Her Comedy Grab Bag At City Winery
by Bobby Patrick - July 20, 2023

“The more you put yourself out there, the more reasons you give people to dislike you,”...


54 SINGS HISTORY 102: SOPHOMORE YEAR Announced At 54 Below Photo 54 SINGS HISTORY 102: SOPHOMORE YEAR Announced At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - August 14, 2024

HISTORY 102 @ 54 BELOW explores pivotal moments in history through captivating performances. Join us on August 14, 2024, for an evening of storytelling and music that brings the past to life....


VIDEO: Tayla Parx Premieres Video for 'Flowers' Photo VIDEO: Tayla Parx Premieres Video for 'Flowers'
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022

Tayla Parx has established herself as a force with a discography streamed over 1 billion times. Winner of Billboard’s 2019 “Hitmaker” Award, Parx was the first female songwriter to have three simultaneous Top 10 songs—Ariana Grande’s “7 rings” and “thank u, next” and Panic! At The Disco’s “High Hope...


Video: Habibi Releases New Single 'Do You Want Me Now' Photo Video: Habibi Releases New Single 'Do You Want Me Now'
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

Habibi has released “Do You Want Me Now,” the latest single from their new album Dreamachine, which releases May 31 via Kill Rock Stars. Check out the video here!...


Matthew Joseph Releases New Single 'Waiting' Photo Matthew Joseph Releases New Single 'Waiting'
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022

Matthew Joseph is someone who has been consumed and infatuated by music from a young age. Always competing and taking part in dance competitions, Joseph always wanted to be like the popstars you saw on TV in the 2000s like Britney Spears, but decided to take on the design and behind the scenes part ...


Compete to Have Your Music Featured in the Upcoming Film A GIRL LIKE HIM Photo Compete to Have Your Music Featured in the Upcoming Film A GIRL LIKE HIM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 14, 2022

Attention musicians/bands: Here's an opportunity to feature your music in an upcoming film from the filmmaker behind the Netflix hit, A Girl Like Her.  In her follow-up narrative feature, Amy S. Weber aims her lens again at the teen experience in A Girl Like Him, a coming-of-age story of a non-binar...


Moon Walker Shares New Single 'I'm Afraid I'll Go to Heaven' Photo Moon Walker Shares New Single 'I'm Afraid I'll Go to Heaven'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

Brooklyn-based alt-rocker Moon Walker shares his dark, synthy single, 'I'm Afraid I'll Go To Heaven,' along with a surreal, bartender POV, The Shining-inspired music video below. The up-and-coming rock band finds brand new ways to marry sarcasm with legitimate political commentary, like only the gre...


Sarah Anne Fernandez, Sunayna Smith, Randell Benford, and More Star in 54 SINGS HISTO Photo Sarah Anne Fernandez, Sunayna Smith, Randell Benford, and More Star in 54 SINGS HISTORY 101
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2023

Join Sarah Anne Fernandez, Sunayna Smith, Randell Benford, and more in '54 Sings HISTORY 101' at 54 Below. A night of Broadway favorites inspired by historical figures....


CirqueSaw to Present New Digital Salon Series: BETA TEST Photo CirqueSaw to Present New Digital Salon Series: BETA TEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2024

Discover the new digital salon series, Beta Test, by cirqueSaw. This quarterly series brings together artists working in remote theatre to share their works-in-progress. Learn more!...


Ariana DeBose to Executive Produce & Star in New Rom-Com TWO & ONLY Photo Ariana DeBose to Executive Produce & Star in New Rom-Com TWO & ONLY
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022

Ariana DeBose has been announced to executive produce and star in Two and Only, a new romantic comedy written by Jen Rivas-DeLoose. The new film is being produced as a star vehicle for DeBose, described as 'My Best Friend’s Wedding with a bisexual Latinx POV.'...


MANHUNT Series Following John Wilkes Book to Premiere on Apple TV+ in March Photo MANHUNT Series Following John Wilkes Book to Premiere on Apple TV+ in March
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023

Based on The New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning non-fiction book from author James L. Swanson, “Manhunt” is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history, the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Li...


Catapult Film Fund Announces Megan Gelstein & Theresa Navarro as Co-Directors Photo Catapult Film Fund Announces Megan Gelstein & Theresa Navarro as Co-Directors
by Michael Major - October 27, 2022

Catapult Film Fund announces Megan Gelstein and Theresa Navarro as the organization’s first Co-Directors. They will share executive responsibilities for the San Francisco-based nonprofit, known for its early-stage support of artful documentary films like The Territory, Crip Camp, and Academy Award-w...


Five Towns College Comes To Don't Tell Mama With IN THE MIX Photo Five Towns College Comes To Don't Tell Mama With IN THE MIX
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2022

'In The Mix: a Cabaret Final' will be presented live at Don't Tell Mama, December 21, 2022 featuring FTC Theatre Arts students making their NYC cabaret debuts.  ...


Crystal Lewis Brings A SEASONAL THING to the Garry Marshall Theatre This Month Photo Crystal Lewis Brings A SEASONAL THING to the Garry Marshall Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2024

The famed Garry Marshall Theatre has announced A Seasonal Thing with GRAMMY nominated recording artist Crystal Lewis starring on stage like never before on July 13, 19 and 20. ...


World Channel Celebrates Juneteenth With 19 Films Photo World Channel Celebrates Juneteenth With 19 Films
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022

Selections from its curated playlist by noted filmmakers including Stanley Nelson, Ken Burns, Michèle Stephenson, Joe Brewster, Sam Pollard and Yoruba Richen run all month on a variety of platforms, including WORLD Channel, WorldChannel.org, WORLD Channel’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page, PBS Pas...


Filmmakers & Creative Technologists To Vie For Up To $150K In Funding At PitchBLACK, Photo Filmmakers & Creative Technologists To Vie For Up To $150K In Funding At PitchBLACK, The Daily Show's CJ Hunt To Host
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2022

Filmmakers and creative technologists will vie for up to $150,000 in project funding at Black Public Media's PitchBLACK Forum, April 26 and 27, the largest pitch competition for Black, independent filmmakers and creative technologists in the United States. ...


Video: Apple Unveils MANHUNT Series Trailer Starring Tobias Menzies & Created By Moni Photo Video: Apple Unveils MANHUNT Series Trailer Starring Tobias Menzies & Created By Monica Beletsky
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024

Tobias Menzies stars with Anthony Boyle (“Masters of the Air'), Lovie Simone (“Greenleaf”), Will Harrison (“Daisy Jones & The Six”), Brandon Flynn (“13 Reasons Why”), Damian O'Hare (“Hatfields & McCoys”), Glenn Morshower (“The Resident”), Patton Oswalt (“A.P. Bio”), Matt Walsh (“Veep”), and Hamish L...


Theatre Communications Group Reveals Programming For THRIVE! Week 2023 Photo Theatre Communications Group Reveals Programming For THRIVE! Week 2023
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2023

Theatre Communications Group has announced THRIVE! Week 2023, a 4-day virtual convening to uplift the leadership and wisdom of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous, and Theatres of Color (BITOC*). ...


Kid Kapichi Release New Single 'Get Down' Photo Kid Kapichi Release New Single 'Get Down'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024

KID KAPICHI have released yet another anthem in the making with their new single, “Get Down”. Taken from their highly anticipated new album 'There Goes The Neighbourhood', “Get Down” is a playful account of a sketchy night out from the infamous pre-drinks to the dark and torrid afters, and all the c...






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