
From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1992)
Season 2 Episode 3 | 27m 45s
Alan Berliner discusses his documentary about his grandfather. (rough cut)
A thoughtful, honest look into the life of his grandfather and his own family history, Alan Berliner's "Intimate Stranger" exposes the shadows every family hides. In this 1992 interview, the filmmaker talks about why it was an inevitable project for him to undertake. (This is a rough cut from the POV archives.)
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...

From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1992)
Season 2 Episode 3 | 27m 45s
A thoughtful, honest look into the life of his grandfather and his own family history, Alan Berliner's "Intimate Stranger" exposes the shadows every family hides. In this 1992 interview, the filmmaker talks about why it was an inevitable project for him to undertake. (This is a rough cut from the POV archives.)
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch POV
POV is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.

POV Playlist
Every two weeks, we curate a selection of POV docs, old and new, around a central theme. Stream while you can — until the next Playlist!Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipFrom the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (2001)
Clip: S2 Ep3 | 15m 33s | Acclaimed filmmaker Alan Berliner explains why he made a film about his name. (rough cut) (15m 33s)
From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1997)
Clip: S2 Ep3 | 13m 22s | Berliner describes the making of "Nobody's Business," a film about his father. (rough cut) (13m 22s)
From the Archives: Filmmaker Alan Berliner (1989)
Clip: S2 Ep3 | 31m 40s | Berliner discusses his 1989 POV documentary "The Family Album." (rough cut) (31m 40s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipSupport for PBS provided by:
Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...


















