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P.O.V.

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
"Prison Town, USA"
"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. P.O.V. site
Thursday, September 20, 6:00 - 8:00pm
"The Camden 28"
"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. P.O.V. site
Thursday, September 27, 6:00 - 8:00pm
"Lumo"
"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. P.O.V. site
Thursday, October 4, 6:00 - 8:00pm
"Made in L.A."
"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. P.O.V. site

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.


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