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
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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Baratunde Thurston and Sara Ramirez to Host First Ever TED TALKS LIVE at Town Hall This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2015
TED, the nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, and PBS are thrilled to announce the first ever TED TALKS LIVE, a six?night speaker event featuring TED Talks, short films and performances at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) in New York's famed Theater District....
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2015
TED, the nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, and PBS are thrilled to announce the first ever TED TALKS LIVE, a six?night speaker event featuring TED Talks, short films and performances at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) in New York's famed Theater District....
Film 'Limited Partnership' Premieres on PBS's INDEPENDENT LENS Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 15, 2015
Limited Partnership chronicles the 40-year love story between Filipino-American Richard Adams and his Australian husband, Tony Sullivan....
by TV News Desk - June 15, 2015
Limited Partnership chronicles the 40-year love story between Filipino-American Richard Adams and his Australian husband, Tony Sullivan....
Walt Disney Tribute Among PBS' 2015 Fall Primetime Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2015
PBS' Fall 2015 primetime schedule offers delights in all genres - from drama to the performing arts to sumptuous nature and science programs...
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2015
PBS' Fall 2015 primetime schedule offers delights in all genres - from drama to the performing arts to sumptuous nature and science programs...
AMERICAN MASTERS Documentary on TV Legend Norman Lear Coming to PBS
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2015
Today, Loki Films and THIRTEEN's American Masters series announced they are co-producing a new documentary about television legend Norman Lear (born July 27, 1922)....
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2015
Today, Loki Films and THIRTEEN's American Masters series announced they are co-producing a new documentary about television legend Norman Lear (born July 27, 1922)....
PBS to Premiere True Story of Unsolved FBI Case '1971', 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
On March 8, 1971, a band of suburban parents, university professors, and community leaders broke into a small FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia....
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
On March 8, 1971, a band of suburban parents, university professors, and community leaders broke into a small FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia....
Film 'Limited Partnership' Premieres on PBS's INDEPENDENT LENS, 6/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015
Limited Partnership chronicles the 40-year love story between Filipino-American Richard Adams and his Australian husband, Tony Sullivan....
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015
Limited Partnership chronicles the 40-year love story between Filipino-American Richard Adams and his Australian husband, Tony Sullivan....
PBS to Premiere True Story of Unsolved FBI Case '1971', 5/18
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2015
On March 8, 1971, a band of suburban parents, university professors, and community leaders broke into a small FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia....
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2015
On March 8, 1971, a band of suburban parents, university professors, and community leaders broke into a small FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia....
Women's Project Theater's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2015
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and Women's Project Theater present the world premiere of The Undeniable Sound of Right Now, written by Laura Eason (S e x with Strangers,'House of Cards') and directed by Kirsten Kelly (Slipping), beginning tonight, March 19 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater,...
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2015
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and Women's Project Theater present the world premiere of The Undeniable Sound of Right Now, written by Laura Eason (S e x with Strangers,'House of Cards') and directed by Kirsten Kelly (Slipping), beginning tonight, March 19 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater,...
Rattlestick & Women's Project's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW Begins Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - February 17, 2015
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and Women's Project Theater will present the world premiere of The Undeniable Sound of Right Now, written by Laura Eason (S e x with Strangers,'House of Cards') and directed by Kirsten Kelly (Slipping), beginning Thursday, March 19 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Th...
by Tyler Peterson - February 17, 2015
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and Women's Project Theater will present the world premiere of The Undeniable Sound of Right Now, written by Laura Eason (S e x with Strangers,'House of Cards') and directed by Kirsten Kelly (Slipping), beginning Thursday, March 19 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Th...
PBS Premieres 'The Kill Team' on INDEPENDENT LENS Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 19, 2015
Winner of the Best Documentary Feature award at the Tribeca Film Festival and directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Dan Krauss, The Kill Team premieres on Independent Lens tonight, January 19, 2015, 10:00-11:30 PM ET...
by TV News Desk - January 19, 2015
Winner of the Best Documentary Feature award at the Tribeca Film Festival and directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Dan Krauss, The Kill Team premieres on Independent Lens tonight, January 19, 2015, 10:00-11:30 PM ET...
PBS' Independent Lens to Present Three-Part Series A PATH APPEARS, Beg. 1/26
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2014
Based on the most recent book by Kristof and WuDunn entitled A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity, the three-part series premieres as a special presentation of Independent Lens on three consecutive Monday nights, January 26, February 2, and February 9, 2015 at 10:00 PM ET...
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2014
Based on the most recent book by Kristof and WuDunn entitled A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity, the three-part series premieres as a special presentation of Independent Lens on three consecutive Monday nights, January 26, February 2, and February 9, 2015 at 10:00 PM ET...
PBS to Premiere 'The Kill Team' on INDEPENDENT LENS, 1/19
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2014
Winner of the Best Documentary Feature award at the Tribeca Film Festival and directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Dan Krauss, The Kill Team premieres on Independent Lens Monday, January 19, 2015, 10:00-11:30 PM ET...
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2014
Winner of the Best Documentary Feature award at the Tribeca Film Festival and directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Dan Krauss, The Kill Team premieres on Independent Lens Monday, January 19, 2015, 10:00-11:30 PM ET...
Independent Lens Announces Winter-Spring 2015 Season on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2014
Independent Lens, which just won the IDA's Best Curated Series Award this weekend, announced its 2015 Winter/Spring season lineup today....
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2014
Independent Lens, which just won the IDA's Best Curated Series Award this weekend, announced its 2015 Winter/Spring season lineup today....
PBS to Air MASTERPIECE's 'Wolf Hall' Starring Tony-Award Winner Mark Rylance
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
PBS will host two days of press conferences featuring Damian Lewis, who plays Henry VIII in MASTERPIECE's "Wolf Hall," starring Tony-Award winner Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell...
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
PBS will host two days of press conferences featuring Damian Lewis, who plays Henry VIII in MASTERPIECE's "Wolf Hall," starring Tony-Award winner Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell...
RADiUS Acquires Critically Acclaimed Film THE GREAT INVISIBLE
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2014
RADiUS announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to Participant Media's critically-acclaimed, SXSW Grand Jury Award-winning film, THE GREAT INVISIBLE...
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2014
RADiUS announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to Participant Media's critically-acclaimed, SXSW Grand Jury Award-winning film, THE GREAT INVISIBLE...
San Francisco Opera Presents Four Televised Operas - ATTILA, RIGOLETTO and More!
by Christina Mancuso - August 14, 2014
San Francisco Opera and KQED 9 partner once again bring the glory of grand opera to the living rooms of the Bay Area. Recorded in impressive high-definition and in 5.1 surround sound at the War Memorial Opera House, the television specials showcase the imaginative stagings and all-star casts from Sa...
by Christina Mancuso - August 14, 2014
San Francisco Opera and KQED 9 partner once again bring the glory of grand opera to the living rooms of the Bay Area. Recorded in impressive high-definition and in 5.1 surround sound at the War Memorial Opera House, the television specials showcase the imaginative stagings and all-star casts from Sa...
PBS Premieres GOD LOVES UGANDA on Independent Lens Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 19, 2014
Directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams, God Loves Uganda premieres on Independent Lens, hosted by Stanley Tucci, tonight, May 19, 2014, 10:00-11:30 PM ET on PBS (check local listings.)...
by TV News Desk - May 19, 2014
Directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams, God Loves Uganda premieres on Independent Lens, hosted by Stanley Tucci, tonight, May 19, 2014, 10:00-11:30 PM ET on PBS (check local listings.)...
PBS Announces Full Fall Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2014
PBS announced today an expansive fall primetime lineup that launches with the premiere of Ken Burns's seven-part series THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY,...
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2014
PBS announced today an expansive fall primetime lineup that launches with the premiere of Ken Burns's seven-part series THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY,...
ITVS's FUTURESTATES Online Series to Return for Fifth and Final Season
by TV News Desk - May 07, 2014
ITVS (Independent Television Service) announced today that FUTURESTATES the acclaimed, groundbreaking series of online digital shorts, is back for its fifth and final season with a revolutionary new approach, envisioning a singular futuristic world with interconnected stories from a diverse group o...
by TV News Desk - May 07, 2014
ITVS (Independent Television Service) announced today that FUTURESTATES the acclaimed, groundbreaking series of online digital shorts, is back for its fifth and final season with a revolutionary new approach, envisioning a singular futuristic world with interconnected stories from a diverse group o...
PBS Announces Sizzling Summer Season Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2014
PBS announced today a summer schedule of programming spanning generations and genres....
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2014
PBS announced today a summer schedule of programming spanning generations and genres....
HBO's SIX BY SONDHEIM Among Peabody Award Winners
by Caryn Robbins - April 02, 2014
Recipients of the 73rd Peabody Awards were announced today. The awards will be presented on May 19th at a luncheon hosted by Ira Glass at New York's Waldorf-Astoria in New York....
by Caryn Robbins - April 02, 2014
Recipients of the 73rd Peabody Awards were announced today. The awards will be presented on May 19th at a luncheon hosted by Ira Glass at New York's Waldorf-Astoria in New York....
New Documentary on Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Set for PBS's INDEPENDENT LENS, 4/7
by Danielle DeSisto - March 07, 2014
The eight young men who make up the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are all sons of Phil Cohran, a legendary Chicago trumpeter who turned his back on commercial music to pursue astral jazz (with Sun Ra), proto-funk, and a passionately Afrocentric lifestyle....
by Danielle DeSisto - March 07, 2014
The eight young men who make up the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are all sons of Phil Cohran, a legendary Chicago trumpeter who turned his back on commercial music to pursue astral jazz (with Sun Ra), proto-funk, and a passionately Afrocentric lifestyle....
FETCH CLAY, CHOIR BOY & More Set for Marin Theatre Company's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - February 27, 2014
Last night at Opening Night of Carson Kreitzer's Lasso of Truth, Marin Theatre Company's artistic director Jasson Minadakis and managing director Michael Barker announced the company's 2014-15 season programming today. Featuring six new plays by living contemporary playwrights in MTC's intimate 231-...
by Tyler Peterson - February 27, 2014
Last night at Opening Night of Carson Kreitzer's Lasso of Truth, Marin Theatre Company's artistic director Jasson Minadakis and managing director Michael Barker announced the company's 2014-15 season programming today. Featuring six new plays by living contemporary playwrights in MTC's intimate 231-...
Stanley Tucci to Host New PBS Weight-Loss Documentary ALL OF ME, 3/25
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2014
Produced and directed by Alexandra Lescaze, All of Me premieres on Independent Lens, hosted by Stanley Tucci, on Monday, March 24, 2014, 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings.)...
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2014
Produced and directed by Alexandra Lescaze, All of Me premieres on Independent Lens, hosted by Stanley Tucci, on Monday, March 24, 2014, 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings.)...
TRIALS OF MUHAMMAD ALI Wins ABCNEWS VideoSource Award for Best Footage Use
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2014
ABCNEWS VideoSource, the news and stock footage licensing arm of ABC News, announced today that The Trials of Muhammad Ali was the winner of the 2013 ABCNEWS VideoSource Award....
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2014
ABCNEWS VideoSource, the news and stock footage licensing arm of ABC News, announced today that The Trials of Muhammad Ali was the winner of the 2013 ABCNEWS VideoSource Award....
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