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POV

POV

1988Returning Series38 Seasons516 Episodes6.9TMDB
PBS

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.

Season 21 · Episode 11

Critical Condition

Sep 30, 2008·1h

What happens if you fall sick and are one of 47 million people in America without health insurance? Critical Condition by Roger Weisberg (Waging a Living, POV 2006) puts a human face on the nation's growing health care crisis by capturing the harrowing struggles of four critically ill Americans who discover that being uninsured can cost them their jobs, health, home, savings, even their lives. Filmed in vérité style, Critical Condition offers a moving and invaluable expose at a time when the nation is debating how to extend health insurance to all Americans. A production of Public Policy Productions in association with Thirteen/WNET New York and American Documentary | POV

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When did POV Season 21 Episode 11 air?

POV Season 21 Episode 11 aired on September 30, 2008.

How long is POV Season 21 Episode 11?

This episode runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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