POV - Season 1 - Eps 3: Fire From the Mountain
Based on the autobiography of Nicaraguan author Omar Cabezas, Fire From the Mountain is the lyrical, earthy, sometimes humorous account of the author's political journey from student activist to guerrilla to government official. Shaffer's last film, Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements, won an Oscar in 1985.
About POV
Title: POV
First Air Date: 1988-07-05
Last Air Date: 2024-12-30
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.8/10 (from 10 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 38
Total Episodes: 501
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.
