EXCLUSIVE: PBS’ documentary series POV has acquired U.S. broadcast rights to Pier Kids, Elegance Bratton’s LGBTQ documentary that premiered at DOC NYC and won awards for its director Elegance Bratton at Outfest and the Spirit Awards among its film festival accolades.
With the deal, the pic will be part of POV‘s upcoming season that launches in June.Pier Kids explores the lives of the Black, homeless queer and trans youth who call the Christopher Street Pier in New York City their home, forging friendships and chosen families.
The doc focuses the kids as they navigate their lives, withstanding homophobia and discrimination while working to carve out autonomy and security.
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