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Season 17 – POV

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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.
POV — Season 17

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Episode 1 Aired Jul 6, 2004 War Feels Like War International reporters and photographers who decided to cover the war in Iraq independently, as opposed to being embedded with troops. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 13, 2004 Thirst Global corporations who buy up local water supplies and sell for profit, including a look at tensions in Bolivia, India and Stockton, Calif. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 20, 2004 Last Man Standing: Politics Texas Style A behind-the-scenes look at two 2002 elections in Texas -- one for state representative and the race for governor. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 3, 2004 A Family Undertaking The movement to take the end of life process out of corporate funeral parlors and put it back into the family's hands. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 17, 2004 Every Mother's Son Three New York mothers unite to seek justice for police brutality. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 24, 2004 Speedo: A Demolition Derby Love Story A profile of demolition-derby driver Ed "Speedo" Jager, including his failing marriage and successful racing career. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 14, 2004 Freedom Machines Advancements in technology change the lives of disabled Americans. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 21, 2004 A Panther in Africa Pete O'Neal, a former leader of the Black Panthers, lives in exile in Tanzania. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 7, 2005 Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed Shirley Chisholm's 1972 presidential bid. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 21, 2005 The Education of Shelby Knox Teenager Shelby Knox advocates sex education in the high schools of her hometown, Lubbock, Texas. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 28, 2005 Big Enough Physical and emotional challenges faced by the dwarfs profiled in the 1982 film "Little People." Details

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POV — Season 17

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 6, 2004