- When will a documentary be broadcast again?
- How can I purchase a copy of an Independent Lens documentary?
- My station never carries Independent Lens at the time I see advertised, Mondays at 10 p.m. What’s the deal?
- How can I find out if or when a documentary is airing on my public television station?
- What happens with social issue documentaries beyond the Independent Lens broadcast?
- How does Independent Lens curate its slate?
- I submitted my comment, but I don’t see it posted. Why?
When will a documentary be broadcast again?
Each PBS station decides how to program its schedule and when to rebroadcast Independent Lens documentaries.
Your best bet is to check your local listings for the Independent Lens schedule in your area, or download the PBS Video app to stream Independent Lens documentaries for a limited time. Please note that Independent Lens typically airs during the fall, winter, and spring months.
We recommend that you contact your local station directly to let them know if you are interested in seeing an Independent Lens documentary rebroadcast, or to inquire about any future plans to show the documentary.
Where can I purchase a copy of an Independent Lens documentary?
Click here to get info on purchasing a DVD.
My station never carries Independent Lens at the time I see advertised, Mondays at 10 p.m. What’s the deal?
PBS is not a network (like NBC or Bravo). Each local PBS station has autonomy over its schedule and may air programs whenever it chooses. So while Independent Lens is on the PBS national schedule for Monday nights at 10 p.m., local stations make their own decisions about when to air Independent Lens documentaries. Feel free to contact your local station if you have any questions or comments about their scheduling of Independent Lens.
How can I find out if or when a documentary is airing on my public television station?
Sign up for the Independent Lens newsletter. The newsletter will remind you about upcoming Independent Lens documentaries and provide updates about online exclusives available on our website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Civic engagement is at the forefront of the Independent Lens community. One of our goals is to extend a documentary film’s impact by cultivating new audiences and advancing civic dialogue–transforming independent films into tools for education and action. Visit Indie Lens Pop-Up to find out more.
How does Independent Lens curate its slate of documentaries?
Independent Lens is an acquisition series and does not accept submissions. Read more about our selection process.
What kinds of comments do you allow on social media?
Read our comment guidelines.
