Point of View

Point of View

1988 · 39 seasons · 518 eps · ★ 6.9 · Documentary

Returning Series Next episode: Aug 31, 2026

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.

Directed by Andrew Takeuchi · Written by Judith Ehrlich

Network: PBS

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Rashida Tlaib Self
Veronica Escobar Self
Stanley Grafton Njootli Jr. Self
Stanley Njootli Sr. Self
Tommy Lee Jones Narrator (voice)
Susan Sarandon Self - Narrator (voice)
Tony Kushner Self
Andrew Firda Bob
Ravish Kumar Self
Sushil Mohapatra Self
Swarolipi Sengupta Self
Saurabh Shukla Self

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