KNPB continues to invite interested parties to screen a variety of programs from the P.O.V. 2007 season. P.O.V. (pbs.org/pov) is the highly acclaimed series, spanning 20 seasons with award-winning documentaries featuring the works of America's best contemporary-issue independent filmmakers.
This year KNPB is partnering with First United Methodist Church to screen programs from the P.O.V. library. A facilitated discussion follows each screening.
Join us Thursdays, September 20, September 27 and October 4 at 6:00 - 8:00pm.
| Thursday, September 13, 6:00 - 8:00pm |
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"Prison Town, USA"
"Prison Town, USA" tells the story of Susanville, one California town that tries to resuscitate its economy by building a prison - with unforeseen consequences. More about this screening. |
| Thursday, September 20, 6:00 - 8:00pm |
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"The Camden 28"
Recalling a 1971 raid on a Camden, New Jersey, draft board office by activists protesting the Vietnam War. The film reveals the story behind the arrests and the ensuing legal battle. More about this screening. |
| Thursday, September 27, 6:00 - 8:00pm |
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"Lumo"
The agonies of present-day Africa are deeply etched in the bodies of women. In eastern Congo on the Rwandan border, vying militias, armies and bandits use rape as a weapon. More about this screening. |
| Thursday, October 4, 6:00 - 8:00pm |
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"Made in L.A."
The journey of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles's garment factories and their three-year battle to bring a major clothing retailer to the negotiating table. More about this screening. |
If you are interested in joining the lively discussions with a light supper included, RSVP to Jasmine Tua, Coordinator of Outreach by email at
or 775-784-4555.
First United Methodist Church is located at:
209 W. First Street
in downtown Reno, Nevada
These programs are a collaboration with P.O.V., the acclaimed independent non-fiction film series on PBS. |