Point of View

Point of View

RETURNING39 Seasons523 Episodes6.9
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NetworkPBS
First AiredJul 5, 1988
Last AiredDec 8, 2025
Runtime60 min

Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.

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Seasons & Episodes39 seasons · 523 episodes

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The Dating Game
E1The Dating Game
Jul 20, 2026
For Venida, For Kalief
E2For Venida, For Kalief
Jul 27, 202683m
Told through the poetry and activism of Venida Brodnax Browder, mother of Kalief Browder, the film weaves past, present, and future to reflect on grief, resilience, and the enduring impact of mass incarceration on communities of color.
The Gas Station Attendant
E3The Gas Station Attendant
Aug 3, 202683m
A daughter reflects on her father's life - weaving the story of his miraculous journey from the streets of India with the realities of life in America. Using recorded phone calls with her dad while he worked nights at a gas station along with home movies past and present, this deeply personal essay film is a meditation on family, the immigrant experience, and the dreams we carry with us.
How to Build a Library
E4How to Build a Library
Aug 24, 202683m
Shiro and Wachuka have never tackled a project like this before, but their determination to redefine what the formerly whites-only McMillan Memorial Library can be pushes them through each challenge. Their friendship gives us a glimpse into their warm personalities, and their candidness about their frustrations draws us into their journey, making us feel like we’re right there with them.
Arrest the Midwife
E5Arrest the Midwife
Aug 31, 202677m
After a newborn's death, three certified professional midwives serving Amish and Mennonite families in rural New York — one of 11 states where midwifery is illegal or highly restricted — find themselves targeted by local authorities. The arrests spark an unexpected rebellion as Amish and Mennonite women break from tradition to become political activists for reproductive justice.
E6
E6RemakeUPCOMING
Sep 7, 2026

About Point of View

Point of View is a documentary series on PBS. The show first aired on Jul 5, 1988 and currently has 39 seasons and 523 episodes. Point of View has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Sep 7, 2026. It has a rating of 6.9/10 based on 11 votes.

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