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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.

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...


Tayla Parx Returns With New Song 'Rich' Photo Tayla Parx Returns With New Song 'Rich'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022

“Rich,” the new song from Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, actress and businesswoman Tayla Parx, debuts today on her own TaylaMade Records. “Rich” marks a creative rebirth for Parx, starting anew as she releases new music independently. Parx was seen as Lil' Inez in the 2007 movie musical adapti...


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*). ...


Interview: Andy Fickman Directs Kristen Bell, Jason Alexander in PARENTS IN CHAINS Wo Photo Interview: Andy Fickman Directs Kristen Bell, Jason Alexander in PARENTS IN CHAINS Workshop
by Melissa Heckscher - September 23, 2024

Anyone who has kids — or knows anyone with kids — will want to check out the upcoming workshop production of a new comedy, Parents In Chains, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman (Heathers The Musical, Reefer Madness) and starring Jason Alexander, Kristen ...


CirqueSaw's POV: YOU ARE AN AI ACHIEVING SENTIENCE to Return After Sold-Out Developme Photo CirqueSaw's POV: YOU ARE AN AI ACHIEVING SENTIENCE to Return After Sold-Out Developmental Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2023

After a sold-out developmental run in January, CirqueSaw has announced additional dates for POV: You Are an AI Achieving Consciousness. POV: You Are An AI Achieving Consciousness performs Thursday, March 9- Saturday, January 18 with performances at 2:00, 7:00, and 9:00 pm EST....


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...


Dolo Tonight & MICO Share Playful New Single 'Do Better' Photo Dolo Tonight & MICO Share Playful New Single 'Do Better'
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023

He shares a new single with friend and collaborator, MICO, titled “Do Better” -- an indie-pop tune with dreamy guitars and upbeat energy juxtaposed with a dark storyline. Painting the picture of a man who negotiates with the devil, Dolo and MICO swap verses taking on the distinct POV’s of each chara...


MATVEÏ Releases New Track 'SUENO' Photo MATVEÏ Releases New Track 'SUENO'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022

On TALES_FOR NIGHTCLUBS EPs, MATVEÏ has explored the extremes of his sound – from the more laid back tunes of the first EP to the more slamming tech house style of the second – and this final EP elegantly splits the difference between the two. With pulsating house beats, infectious vocal samples, an...


Khloe Rose Releases Her Captivatng Debut EP 'The in Between' Photo Khloe Rose Releases Her Captivatng Debut EP 'The in Between'
by Michael Major - August 18, 2023

Khloe crafted the seven-track body of work alongside producer Alex Hope (Troye Sivan, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alec Benjamin). The In Between features her whimsical debut single “Fictional,” which has earned over 30 million global streams to date, as well as recently released songs “The In Between” and “Th...


'POV' Captures The Dark Side Of Professional Sports, In Cuban Baseball Documentary, T Photo 'POV' Captures The Dark Side Of Professional Sports, In Cuban Baseball Documentary, THE LAST OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 29, 2022

POV, America's longest running non-fiction series, explores the shadowy nexus of pro sports and the migrant trail in the acclaimed Cuban baseball feature The Last Out, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sami Khan (St. Louis Superman) and Michael Gassert. ...


Set Hernandez's Debut Feature UNSEEN to Premiere In Theaters And POV Photo Set Hernandez's Debut Feature UNSEEN to Premiere In Theaters And POV
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2023

Multi Emmy Award-winning series, POV, reimagines a cinema more accessible for audiences with vision loss in unseen, the debut film by Filipino-American director Set Hernandez. ...


Musical Based on LES MIZ's Gavroche Will Get Industry Reading Photo Musical Based on LES MIZ's Gavroche Will Get Industry Reading
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2022

Producer and Disney music vet Mitchell Leib will present an invite-only Equity presentation of Bonnie Gleicher's (book, music, and lyrics) new musical Gavroche, directed by Catie Davis and music direction by Adam Laird on Thursday, October 20....


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.  ...


Review: MERCURY at The Road Theatre On Magnolia Photo Review: MERCURY at The Road Theatre On Magnolia
by Harker Jones - January 23, 2024

Overall, the show is wickedly funny and a trenchant meditation on entitlement, revenge and justice, even if that justice is one-sided. Another bull’s-eye for the Road Theatre....


CirqueSaw to Present Developmental Run of POV: YOU ARE AN AI ACHIEVING CONSCIOUSNESS Photo CirqueSaw to Present Developmental Run of POV: YOU ARE AN AI ACHIEVING CONSCIOUSNESS in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2022

CirqueSaw, a new multi-platform production company, will present a developmental run of POV: You Are an AI Achieving Consciousness....


2022 Key West Film Festival Announces Golden Key Awards for Chris Cooper and Elegance Photo 2022 Key West Film Festival Announces Golden Key Awards for Chris Cooper and Elegance Bratton
by Michael Major - October 12, 2022

The Key West Film Festival announced the recipients of its annual Golden Key Awards to be presented to screen legend Chris Cooper and Elegance Bratton, director of the upcoming release The Inspection. Past recipients of the award include Burt Reynolds, Marisa Tomei, Kimberly Peirce, Tom Skerritt, Lo...


VIDEO: Tayla Parx Premieres Animated Video for Holiday Song 'Ain't a Lonely Christmas Photo VIDEO: Tayla Parx Premieres Animated Video for Holiday Song 'Ain't a Lonely Christmas (Remix)' With Bryson Tiller
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022

Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, actress and businesswoman Tayla Parx premieres an animated video for her holiday song “Ain’t A Lonely Christmas (Remix)” with Bryson Tiller. In addition, Parx will star as Donna Summer in the Casablanca Records biopic, Spinning Gold, which is scheduled to hit the...


Video: JC Santos, Bart Guingona Perform an Excerpt from RED Photo Video: JC Santos, Bart Guingona Perform an Excerpt from RED
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - May 23, 2023

Two of the Philippines’ finest actors, JC Santos and Bart Guingona, return to the stage via the Tony Award-winning two-hander play 'Red,' written by John Logan....


Oh He Dead Release Celestial Indie Soul Single Ahead of Third Studio Album Photo Oh He Dead Release Celestial Indie Soul Single Ahead of Third Studio Album
by Josh Sharpe - August 05, 2024

Washington DC-based indie soul band Oh He Dead have shared their latest single, “Artemis,” available now. “Artemis” heralds Oh He Dead’s eagerly anticipated third studio album, Ugly, due everywhere on Friday, August 23. Pre-orders are available now....


THE LEWIS TRILOGY, STOLEN, and More Nominated For 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards; Full Li Photo THE LEWIS TRILOGY, STOLEN, and More Nominated For 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2024

Nominations have been announced for the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at an industry gala ceremony next month. Check out the full list of nominees here!...


FTC Theatre Arts Returns to Don't Tell Mama Photo FTC Theatre Arts Returns to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

FTC Theatre Arts returns to the legendary Don't Tell Mama May 12th at 7pm with 'In The Mix: A Cabaret Final.' Featuring the talents of current students Hal Baas, Cece Morin, Autumnmargaret Walthers, and Sabrina Daysie Huancayo, this evening of songs and stories serves as their class final and some, ...


MATVEÏ Releases Final Installment In His 'TALES_FOR_NIGHTCLUBS EP' Series Photo MATVEÏ Releases Final Installment In His 'TALES_FOR_NIGHTCLUBS EP' Series
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022

Since his first EP, he has amassed millions of streams on Spotify, and has had his tracks supported by DJs including Martin Garrix, Don Diablo, Hardwell, Tiësto, Todd Edwards, Greg Salto, Vladimir Cauchemar, Habstrakt, Claptone, Solomun, Dixon, Myd, The Magician, kryptogram, Sinego, and more....


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....


Musical Based on LES MIZ's Gavroche Will Get Industry Reading Photo Musical Based on LES MIZ's Gavroche Will Get Industry Reading
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2022

Producer and Disney music vet Mitchell Leib will present an invite-only Equity presentation of Bonnie Gleicher's (book, music, and lyrics) new musical Gavroche, directed by Catie Davis and music direction by Adam Laird on Thursday, October 20....


Tayla Parx Shares New Single 'Something In My Eye' Photo Tayla Parx Shares New Single 'Something In My Eye'
by Michael Major - August 18, 2023

Parx’s songwriting contributions span a wide range of genres and have been featured on numerous award-winning albums, including Justin Bieber’s Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), HAIM’s Women In Music Pt. III, John Legend’s Bigger Love, Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer, The Internet’s Ego Death and the f...






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