POV

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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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	POV
First Air Date	July 5, 1988
Last Air Date	September 22, 2025
Seasons	38
Episodes	516
Episode Runtime	1h 0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies
Networks	PBS

S38E12

A Mother Apart

In a powerful story of healing and forgiveness, Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin re-imagines mothering after being abandoned by her own. In a journey to seek out her elusive mother, Staceyanne travels across Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne, and Jamaica while building a new sense of home with her own daughter.

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