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2021 Human Rights Watch Film Festival presents social justice stories to stream online
Documentaries on social justice, including stories of incarcerated women, cultural identity, police violence, inclusive education, and government cover-ups, are in the spotlight at the 2021 Human Rights Watch Film Festival, presented digitally beginning Wednesday, May 19.
The festival, now in its 32nd year, will screen 10 feature films digitally through May 27, and will also host free online discussions with the filmmakers and subjects, as well as with researchers and advocates from Human Rights Watch.
Feature films
The following are descriptions and trailers for the festival s 10 features, only some of which have been previewed at press time:
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Acclaimed PBS Television Series POV Announces 34th Season
Premieres continue through fall 2021, with primetime specials in early 2022. by TV News Desk
POV returns to PBS in July with its 34th season, a slate of films that reaffirm public media s vital role as a platform FOR THE PEOPLE and in sparking national dialogue. America s longest-running documentary series newest season follows artists, activists, elders, comedians, frontline workers and politicians across the globe as they navigate their personal stories and the larger histories under which they take shape.
The season kicks off with writer and comedian CJ Hunt s directorial debut, The Neutral Ground, on July 5. All films are accompanied by educational resources and will be available to stream on all PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS Video App. Premieres continue through fall 2021, with primetime specials in early 2022.