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POV

POV

Description: 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.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 1988
First episode air date: July 5, 1988
Awards: News & Documentary Emmy Award for Best Documentary, MORE
Network: PBS
Executive Producers: Brad Pitt, Marshall Curry, Ramona S. Díaz, MORE
Writers: Marshall Curry, Ramona S. Díaz, Peter Kinoy, MORE
Nominations: News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Programming, MORE
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