P.O.V. is an independent film series for PBS. The show began airing in 1988 and mainly shows American stories through the eyes of documentary filmmakers, writers, historians, and others who film conversations about themes and topics relevant to P.O.V.'s non-fiction premise.
Episode Info
Season 24 concludes with "Where Soldiers Come From," about three friends from Michigan's Upper Peninsula who join the National Guard after graduating high school. Heather Courtney's documentary follows them on their yearlong deployment in Afghanistan, where they sweep for roadside bombs; and then back home, where they adjust to civilian life and deal with the physical and emotional traumas of war. Also: the impact on parents, loved ones and friends when soldiers go off to war.