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Airing weekly on PBS, the five-time Emmy Award-winning series Independent Lens is an independent film festival in your living room. Each week we bring you another original documentary film, each made by one of the best independent filmmakers working today.

This season, Independent Lens returns with 22 independent films that will transport you and challenge you to experience universal human themes from unique perspectives. We will delve into issues emerging from the economic crisis in America, from job loss to wealth disparity; examine the origins of soul food, its importance in African American culture, and its serious health implications; we will examine a military culture in which female soldiers are sexually assaulted at a terrifying rate, and their attackers often left unpunished; we

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Review: CLUE: A NEW COMEDY at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Photo Review: CLUE: A NEW COMEDY at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Jarrod Michael - March 22, 2024

Murder… blackmail… a board game?  Clue: A New Comedy is centered on the 1985 Paramount movie as well as the beloved Hasbro game.  This show brings all the classic characters of the game onto the stage for an outlandish comedy experience. ...
Trinity Irish Dance Company to Launch 17-City US Tour Photo Trinity Irish Dance Company to Launch 17-City US Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2024

Fresh off a month-long tour of Japan, Trinity Irish Dance Company is set to tour the US! See if the company is coming to a city near you and learn how to purchase tickets....
Holly Humberstone Announces UK and European Tour for Spring 2023 Photo Holly Humberstone Announces UK and European Tour for Spring 2023
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023

The BRIT winning and Ivor Novello nominated singer songwriter Holly Humberstone announces her biggest UK and European tour to date, headlining 20 venues in Spring 2024, including The Albert Hall in Manchester on 8 March and London's Eventim Apollo on 13 March 2024....
A THOUSAND PINES Set To Premiere On Independent Lens in April Photo A THOUSAND PINES Set To Premiere On Independent Lens in April
by Michael Major - March 04, 2024

“A Thousand Pines,” the intimate documentary following a season of Oaxacan tree planters traveling the United States, directed and produced by Noam Osband and Sebastián Díaz, explores the hidden world of guest workers regrowing America's forests and the challenges the workers and their families face...
RAZING LIBERTY SQUARE to Premiere On Independent Lens Photo RAZING LIBERTY SQUARE to Premiere On Independent Lens
by Michael Major - December 29, 2023

Three contemporary issues – climate change, housing insecurity, and economic inequity – become a unifying force driving redevelopment in Liberty City, Miami. Until recently, it was home to the oldest segregated public housing project in the United States, Liberty Square. Now, it is ground zero for a...
PBS Shines Spotlight On Vital Ocean-Focused Programming Complementing Ongoing Initiat Photo PBS Shines Spotlight On Vital Ocean-Focused Programming Complementing Ongoing Initiative
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024

PBS shines a spotlight on vital ocean-focused programming complementing ongoing environmental and climate initiatives. The article explores a mix of new and returning series showcasing titles such as Hope in the Water, Nature: Patrick and the Whale, Dynamic Planet, Independent Lens: One with the Wha...
22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival 'Celebrating the Power of Film' wit Photo 22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival 'Celebrating the Power of Film' with Line-Up of Premieres from Around the World
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

Count on the Festival to get the conversation started with Social Impact Films and Q&As including: Environmental Sustainability, Fighting Government Oppression, Individuals with Disabilities and Inclusion, PTSD in the Military,  Native American Issues, LGBTQAI+ Rights, Opioid Crisis and other topics...
Penfold Theatre Company Reveals Cast and Creatives for ART by Yasmina Reza Photo Penfold Theatre Company Reveals Cast and Creatives for ART by Yasmina Reza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2023

Get all the details on Penfold Theatre Company's production of 'Art' by Yasmina Reza. Find out who's in the cast and who's behind the scenes. Don't miss the chance to see this incredible show - check out the dates and venue information now!...
Vallis Alps Releases Debut Album 'Cleave' Photo Vallis Alps Releases Debut Album 'Cleave'
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023

Channelling the smash of Glass Animals and Biig Piig, with notes of Pretty Girl’s digital soul to Flume’s clanging percussion, Vallis Alps unveil a unique prism of electro-pop. Cleave is as sonically diverse as the stories that unfurl, balancing the affecting with club-thumping. They'll also embark ...
Oscar Contenders Air On Independent Lens In January Photo Oscar Contenders Air On Independent Lens In January
by Michael Major - December 27, 2023

Two Oscar-contender documentaries will debut on INDEPENDENT LENS. “Beyond Utopia,” the story of families who risk everything escaping North Korea, and the documentary short “If Dreams Were which explores the lives of people living in the rural South with limited or no access to healthcare, both made...
What's New On Max This January 2024 Photo What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Goin...
L.I.F.E. Anthology Series Gets East Coast Premiere Photo L.I.F.E. Anthology Series Gets East Coast Premiere
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

L.I.F.E. Anthologies, a new sci-fi series written and directed by Dathan Smith, gets an East Coast Premiere at one of the most distinguished film festivals in the country. The series will be shown at the incredible Dances With Films NYC at Regal Union Square on December 2nd at 5:30pm....
Denver Arts & Venues Reveals McNichols Civic Center Building Fall Exhibitions and Eve Photo Denver Arts & Venues Reveals McNichols Civic Center Building Fall Exhibitions and Events
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2023

Denver Arts & Venues will present two new fall exhibitions at McNichols Civic Center Building with several exhibition-related events. Learn more about the lineup here!...
Interview: 'It's In Our Bones': Amy Rosenthal, Ryan Craig and Alexis Zegerman on Jewi Photo Interview: 'It's In Our Bones': Amy Rosenthal, Ryan Craig and Alexis Zegerman on Jewishness, Humanity and Chekhov in THE ARC: A TRILOGY OF NEW JEWISH PLAYS
by Alexander Cohen - August 08, 2023

Emanate production are bringing The Arc: A Trilogy of New Jewish Plays, three plays by writers Amy Rosenthal, Alexis Zegerman, and Ryan Craig, to Soho Theatre. Following its inaugural production at the Kiln Theatre last year, Emanate have forged a space for Jewish voices to shine a spotlight on and ...
New York Stage and Film Reveals Participants For the 2023 Filmmakers' Workshop Photo New York Stage and Film Reveals Participants For the 2023 Filmmakers' Workshop
by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2023

New York Stage and Film has announced the early-career film and TV writers who have been selected to participate in the 2023 Filmmakers’ Workshop. The participants are Nancy Duff; Harrison Hamm; Drew Harper; Atticus Hoffman; Summera Howell; Anndi Jinelle Liggett; Allyson Morgan; Craig T. Williams; a...
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts Reveals 2024 Season Photo DreamWrights Center for Community Arts Reveals 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts unveils its highly anticipated 2024 America Season on this momentous Election Day. Embracing the spirit of democracy, DreamWrights invites audiences to join in for an enlightening and entertaining exploration of American history through a diverse and captivatin...
22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival 'Celebrating the Power of Film' wit Photo 22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival 'Celebrating the Power of Film' with Line-Up of Premieres from Around the World
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

Count on the Festival to get the conversation started with Social Impact Films and Q&As including: Environmental Sustainability, Fighting Government Oppression, Individuals with Disabilities and Inclusion, PTSD in the Military,  Native American Issues, LGBTQAI+ Rights, Opioid Crisis and other topics...
OPERA America Reveals Winners of the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera Photo OPERA America Reveals Winners of the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2023

OPERA America has revealed the winners of the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera...
Stax Records and Craft Recordings Announce New Collection 'Stax Christmas' Photo Stax Records and Craft Recordings Announce New Collection 'Stax Christmas'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023

Stax Records and Craft Recordings will release Stax Christmas, a new 12-track collection of holiday classics and originals from soul music’s biggest stars, including Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s and the Staple Singers. Get all the details now!...
Tei Shi Announces New Album 'Valerie' and Tour With New Single Photo Tei Shi Announces New Album 'Valerie' and Tour With New Single
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

Valerie features masterly crafted production by Tei Shi alongside frequent collaborators Noah Breakfast, Mikey Freedom Hart, Nick Hakim, Rodrigo Amarante, Knox Fortune, Dave Sitek, Ash Workman, and  Zooey Celeste. A vessel of continued growth, the new material picks up where last year's BAD PREMONIT...
Dances with Robots Releases A Conversation with Catie Cuan Photo Dances with Robots Releases A Conversation with Catie Cuan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2023

Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms....
Denver Arts & Venues Announces Local Designers Featured In Cultural Runway Series Photo Denver Arts & Venues Announces Local Designers Featured In Cultural Runway Series
by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2023

Denver Arts & Venues announces local designers featured in Cultural Runway Series: Community, Local Artists Featured in 'Woven Together' at McNichols Building and Buell Theatre. Discover the talented designers shaping Denver's cultural scene....
REDCAT Announces Its Winter/Spring 2024 Season Photo REDCAT Announces Its Winter/Spring 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2023

REDCAT’s season of performances, screenings, and exhibitions running January to June 2024...
Lord Maurice Saatchi to Release New Book in April Photo Lord Maurice Saatchi to Release New Book in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

Lord Maurice Saatchi is set to release a controversial new coffee table book. Learn more about Saatchi and the book!...
Wildside Festival Returns in 2024 Photo Wildside Festival Returns in 2024
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024

Centaur Theatre has announced the highly anticipated return of the WILDSIDE FESTIVAL 2024, set to run from January 18 to February 8, 2024, presented at both Centaur Theatre and La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines....




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