POV — Season 1, Episode 10: Best Boy

Episode synopsis

Hailed by many critics as a classic, Best Boy is the moving story of Philly, a 53-year-old mentally-disabled man who adapts to an independent life as he prepares to move away form his elderly parents.

About POV

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Acting Our Age
• E2American Tongues
• E3Fire From the Mountain
• E4Knocking on Armageddon's Door
• E5Living with AIDS
• E6Las Madres: The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
• E7The Good Fight
• E8Louie Bluie
• E9Gates of Heaven
• E11Rate It X
• E12Metropolitan Avenue