Aubrey Gallegos Director of Community Engagement & Education agallegos@pov.org
About • POV (“point of view”) is the longest running showcase for independent do documentaries s on on TV. • Sin Since 1988 1988, PO POV has has pr presented 400 400+ do docs to to PB PBS S au audiences s ac acros oss the country ry. . PO POV film films ar are kno known for or their ir intimacy, pu puttin ing a a hu human face ace on on contemporary ry soc socia ial iss ssues. s. • Every year ear, we e pr premiere 15 15-17 do docs on on PB PBS S on on Monday nig nights s at t 10P 10PM. • We e faci acilitate 600 600+ fr free com ommunity scr screenin ings na natio ionwid ide every ry yea ear. • There ar are 600 600+ lib ibraries in n our our Com Community Netw twork. • We e lib ibraries! s!
POV REEL www.pbs.org/pov
Let’s Talk About You… • Do Do you ou scr screen film films at t you our lib ibrary ry? Ho How abo about doc documentarie ies? • Rea easons s why or or why no not? t? • Those who have, what are some challenges you’ve faced? Success stories? • Anything specific that you’re hoping to get out of this workshop? www.pov.org/engage/
Resources www.pov.org/engage/ DVD Lending Library • Browse 80+ films by title or topic, mix of new and archive films • Available for sneak-preview screenings before their PBS broadcasts Disc Discussion Gui uides with discussion prompts, background info, taking- action steps and resources. Lesson Plan ans designed for use with the full film or streaming clips. Rea eading Lis ists with suggested books to delve deeper into the issues. Onl nline Partn artner r Too oolki kits with everything you need to host and promote local screenings and discussions. Prom omoti tion on social media (@povengage), our Local Screenings Map and blog.
Screening Resources www.pov.org/engage/ Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Screening • Step-by-step, how to plan, promote and facilitate a POV screening • Includes any documents/forms you might need Discussion Guides • Letter from the filmmaker • Background information on the issues • Discussion prompts • Taking action steps • List of resources Delve Deeper Reading Lists • Developed with our board of librarians • List of suggested books to learn more about the issues • Adult and young adult fiction and non-fiction
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StoryCorps: BOOKMOBILE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11OvHcgh-E4
POV + Public Libraries: Partnering to Enhance Civic Engagement “Showcasing PBS POV films has revitalized our book/film program by bringing the community into the library, doubling attendance, and highlighting the library as a place for education…A similar book/film program could take place at any [other] library whether they are large or small, for not only is the program rewarding, it is cost effective and can be fine- tuned to fit each individual library’s needs.” - Librarian at the Bay County Public Library, Florida www.pov.org/engage/
POV + Public Libraries: Partnering to Enhance Civic Engagement A 2013 Public Library Quarterly study conducted by Pratt Institute • Associate Professor and former POV colleague Anthony Cocciolo The study explored the effectiveness of POV screenings in libraries • inspiring civic engagement. 95 films screened at 425 events in public libraries in 36 states across • the country. Read the blog post: http://www.pbs.org/pov/blog/news/2013/12/pov- • public-libraries-partnering-to-enhance-civic-engagement/ www.pov.org/engage/
POV + Public Libraries: Partnering to Enhance Civic Engagement The study found… • 81% of audiences said they learned something new • 66% said they would take some kind of civic action following the screening • 77% of librarians reported that the films were effective in fostering a greater understanding of the issues presented • 62% said the events raised their library’s profile in the community • 36% received new members www.pov.org/engage/
29 th Season Premieres on PBS May 23 rd 15 new films available for screenings. Here’s a sampling…
PBS | May 23 rd The Return Reentry and criminal justice
The Return - Trailer https://www.pbs.org/pov/thereturn
All the Difference PBS | September 12th College access and achievement
All the Difference - Trailer https://www.pbs.org/pov/allthedifference
All the Difference by Tod Lending • Online College-Bound Student Handbook Introduced by Wes Moore intended for first generation, college-bound high school students with topics covering college selection, financial aid packages, time management, networking, academic majors, stumbling blocks and more. www.pbs.org/pov/allthedifference/student-handbook/ • Online Facilitator’s Guide For educators, guidance counselors, and college prep programs. The handbook offers strategies and activities to use the film to start conversations with students and help them prepare for college. www.pbs.org/pov/apps/allthedifference/facilitators-guide/ • Family Tip Sheets For parents and/or other adult family members, the tip sheets offer insight and advice on everything from how to throw a trunk party, to financial aid, what to expect for your college freshman and more. www.pov.org/engage/
Kingdom of Shadows PBS | September 19th The Drug War and border issues
Kingdom of Shadows - Trailer https://www.pbs.org/pov/kingdomofshadows
PBS |October 10 th From This Day Forward Transgender issues
From This Day Forward - Trailer https://www.pbs.org/pov/fromthisdayforward
How Libraries are Using POV Docs Brooklyn Public Library, Dekalb Branch – Screened All the Difference in January as • part of National Mentoring Month to inspire patrons to mentor young adults in the community. San Diego Public Library – Is hosting a screening and panel discussion of The • Return in partnership with local reentry org, San Diego Second Chance. Carroll County Library – Is screening The Return for inmates of the Carroll County • Jail, to engage a new group the library hasn’t reached out to in the past and give inmates the opportunity discuss current world issues. Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library – Screened Herman’s House in conjunction • with their exhibition of The House That Herman Built , including a life-size 6x9 ft solitary confinement cell replica. www.pov.org/engage/
Screen POV Documentaries at Your Library
How To Screen POV Documentaries 1. Register: Join the POV Community Network at pov.org/engage . 2. Activate: Check your inbox for an activation link and temporary password. 3. Request: Log-in to your account and click "Create an Event.” 4. Screen: We’ll send the DVD to you one month before your event, then you just send it back afterwards. www.pov.org/engage/
Thank you! Questions? Aubrey Gallegos Director of Community Engagement & Education Email: agallegos@pov.org @povengage A big thank you to Deanna, SSD and OLA. And thank you all for coming! www.pov.org/engage/
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