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Independent Lens
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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New Documentary on Orthodox Jewish Powerlifter SUPERGIRL, Premieres on PBS 12/18

New Documentary on Orthodox Jewish Powerlifter SUPERGIRL, Premieres on PBS 12/18

by Caryn Robbins — November 08, 2017

Filmed over the course of three years, beginning when Naomi was 11, through her Bat Mitzvah at 12, through age 14, Supergirl follows Naomi and her family through training and powerlifting events as well as documenting their strong faith and involvement in the Orthodox community....

ITVS Wins Five News & Documentary Emmys

ITVS Wins Five News & Documentary Emmys

by Caryn Robbins — October 06, 2017

Five ITVS documentaries, four for Independent Lens and one for POV, received News & Documentary Emmy Awards, it was announced today at the 38th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards....

A.R.T. & Harvard Art Museums to Host Events Series Alongside WARHOLCAPOTE

A.R.T. & Harvard Art Museums to Host Events Series Alongside WARHOLCAPOTE

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2017

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and Harvard Art Museums have partnered in conjunction with the A.R.T.'s production of WARHOLCAPOTE to present a series of events highlighting the contemporary legacies of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote, including a unique encounter with Warhol screen-prints and a s...

A.R.T. & Harvard Art Museums to Host Events Series Alongside WARHOLCAPOTE

A.R.T. & Harvard Art Museums to Host Events Series Alongside WARHOLCAPOTE

by BWW News Desk — September 11, 2017

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and Harvard Art Museums have partnered in conjunction with the A.R.T.'s production of WARHOLCAPOTE to present a series of events highlighting the contemporary legacies of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote, including a unique encounter with Warhol screen-prints and a s...

VIETNAM Documentary & More Among PBS's Fall 2017 Schedule

by Caryn Robbins — July 12, 2017

PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....

THEY CALL US MONSTERS Premieres on PBS' Independent Lens 5/22

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2017

They Call Us Monsters goes behind the walls of the Compound, a high-security facility where Los Angeles houses its most violent juvenile criminals. To their advocates, they're kids. To the system, they're adults....

THEY CALL US MONSTERS Premieres on PBS' Independent Lens 5/22

by Caryn Robbins — May 10, 2017

They Call Us Monsters goes behind the walls of the Compound, a high-security facility where Los Angeles houses its most violent juvenile criminals. To their advocates, they're kids. To the system, they're adults....

The Power of Dance & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN

by Caryn Robbins — March 27, 2017

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5:30 p.m. on NJTV, 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN and 7 p.m. on WLIW21. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....

Award-Winning Film THE BAD KIDS Premieres on PBS 3/20

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2017

Winner of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Award for Vérité Filmmaking,The Bad Kids premieres on Independent Lens Monday, March 20, 2017, 10:00-11:30 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS....

Award-Winning Film THE BAD KIDS Premieres on PBS 3/20

by Caryn Robbins — February 21, 2017

Winner of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Award for Vérité Filmmaking,The Bad Kids premieres on Independent Lens Monday, March 20, 2017, 10:00-11:30 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS....

PBS Announces Highlights of Black History Month Programming

by Caryn Robbins — January 17, 2017

To honor Black History Month, and as part of its commitment to celebrate the diversity of America year-round, PBS kicks off a new year with documentaries and specials that highlight the African-American experience...

Remembering MLK Jr. & More on Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN

by Caryn Robbins — January 13, 2017

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....



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