The documentary series POV returns with a new episode, “Hummingbirds,” airing on PBS on July 1, 2024. The episode presents the coming-of-age story of Silvia and Beba, who transform their hometown on the Texas-Mexico border into a haven of creative expression and activism.
Filmed collaboratively during the final summer of their youth, “Hummingbirds” is a cinematic self-portrait that celebrates the power of friendship and joy as tools for survival and resistance. It captures Silvia and Beba’s world through their own lenses, as they navigate the complexities of growing up and finding their voices.
With their hometown as their canvas, the pair create a vibrant and imaginative world, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Their story is a testament to the strength of youth, the power of self-expression, and the impact that can be made when young people are given the tools to shape their own narratives.
“Hummingbirds” is an intimate and revealing documentary that provides a unique perspective on the borderland experience.
Hummingbirds airs on PBS on July 1, 2024, at 10:00 p.m.
