The End of the Season
At the end of the season, some racers win large trophies, while others garner recognition and attention from sponsorship programs. How did Josh, Annabeth, and Brandon fare?
The Dangers of Racing
Just like any sport, kart racing gives mothers plenty of worry about their children getting injuries. Josh Hobson's mom talks about how she deals with the nervousness that comes with watching her son whip around a track at 80 mph.
Driving Strategy in a Nutshell
Have you ever thought about the physics of a car race? "Tween" racer Annabeth Barnes delivers a lesson in racing strategy.
The Economics of Go-Karting
Without the help of sponsors, the cost of kart racing can climb very high, close to $5000 a race! See how Josh Hobson raises money for his races and his view on pleasing sponsors.
I Don't Need to Go to College
In this clip from 'Racing Dreams,' Annabeth jokes that she doesn't have to go to college, but both of her parents think otherwise. Annabeth's mother wishes better for her speedster daughter.
Where Soldiers Come From: Cole Comes Home on Leave
Cole returns home on leave from his deployment to Afghanistan.
Where Soldiers Come From - Filmmaker Interview
Filmmaker Heather Courtney discusses making 'Where Soldiers Come From.' She describes the town of Hancock on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and forming relationships with the families there, as well as being embedded with a national guard unit in Afghanistan.
Bodi Discusses TBI
Having been in many trucks which were struck with improvised explosive devices while serving in Afghanistan, Matt "Bodi" Beaudoin now suffers from tramautic brain injury, or TBI. Bodi, featured in the documentary film 'Where Soldiers Come From,' explains how he deals with TBI now and how it is different from other brain injuries.
Bodi at the VA
In this clip from 'Where Soldiers Come From,' Bodi sees a psychiatrist as part of his traumatic brain injury (TBI) therapy.
Where Soldiers Come From: Capitol Hill Screening Opening...
Honoring active-duty military, veterans, their families and the communities they come from, U.S. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, General Craig R. McKinley and the National Guard Bureau, Military to Medicine and POV presented the highly-acclaimed film 'Where Soldiers Come From' at a special screening on November 1, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
What Was It Like in Afghanistan?
Bodi and Cole, two of the soldiers featured in Heather Courtney's documentary 'Where Soldiers Come From,' talk about the state of Afghanistan during their deployment. Both young men describe it as something they had never experienced before, and remember the living conditions of the Afghan people.
Where Soldiers Come From: Capitol Hill Screening Q-and-A
U.S. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, General Craig R. McKinley and the National Guard Bureau, Military to Medicine and POV presented the highly-acclaimed film 'Where Soldiers Come From' at a special screening on November 1, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Director Heather Courtney and the subjects of the film answered questions.
Back Home
In this clip from 'Where Soldiers Come From,' Dom and Bodi return home from Afghanistan and begin the reintegration process. Dom is more irritable, and Bodi is concerned about his traumatic brain injury diagnosis.
Where Soldiers Come From - Trailer
From a small town in northern Michigan to the mountains of Afghanistan, "Where Soldiers Come From" follows the journey of childhood friends who join the National Guard after graduating from high school. It chronicles the young men's transformation from teenagers to soldiers to 23-year-old combat veterans, the film offers an intimate look at the young men who fight our wars.
The Mural
In this clip from 'Where Soldiers Come From,' Dom's art professor gives him a 70-foot mural project to help him share how he has changed after deployed to Afghanistan.
Dom's Truck Is Hit by an IED in Afghanistan
In this clip from 'Where Soldiers Come From,' Dom's truck is hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) while on patrol in Afghanistan. After being treated, he returns home and shares the story with his family.
Last Train Home - Trailer
Every spring, China's cities are plunged into chaos as 130 million migrant workers journey to their home villages for the New Year in the world's largest human migration. "Last Train Home" takes viewers on a heart-stopping journey with the Zhangs, a couple who left infant children behind for factory jobs 16 years ago, hoping their wages would lift their children to a better life.
Last Train Home - Preview
Travel with two of the 130 million Chinese migrants who return to their home villages every New Year. 8/5/2013
Last Train Home - Filmmaker Interview
Filmmaker Lixin Fan talks with POV about the reasons he decided to make 'Last Train Home.' He describes the family that is at the center of the film, and the challenges he faced while filming them.
A Mother Leaves Her Child for Work in the City
In this clip from 'Last Train Home,' a Chinese mother remembers how it felt to leave her 8-month-old in the care of her family in order to seek a better life in the city.
Supported by
