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Twin Sisters Mia and Alexandra in a museum with giant wind-up teeth.
Where Are They Now?

October 20, 2014

Update on Twin Sisters Mia and Alexandra from the California Mom

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We have an exclusive update on the two twin girls featured in Twin Sisters (the film by Mona Friis Bertheussen premieres on PBS tonight, Monday, October 20, at 10 pm;…...

Headshot of Twin Sisters Director/Producer Mona Friis Bertheussen.

October 17, 2014

Twin Sisters Filmmaker Captures Sibling Bond

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Twin Sisters tells the story of the remarkable journey of identical twins, adopted by families from opposite ends of the world who discover their daughters are sisters. The film won the prestigious…...

Alex Libby walks along street in Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
Where Are They Now?

October 15, 2014

An Update on Alex Libby

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A common theme in the numerous comments we've received to-date on the film Bully, centers on one of the film's most moving characters, Alex Libby, a sweet-natured Iowa teen who had…...

Kelby, center, and friends, in Bully
Beyond the Films

October 13, 2014

Kelby Johnson Speaks Out Against Bullying

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Kelby Johnson was one of several students featured in Lee Hirsch's powerful film Bully. After coming out as a lesbian as a teenager, Kelby and Kelby's family were treated as pariahs in their small town…...

October 01, 2014

Independent Lens Wins 3 News & Documentary Emmy Awards

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Cover your ears, it’s horn tooting time here! Last night at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards ceremony, Independent Lens films won three Emmy Awards, for Editing; Investigative Journalism, Long-Form; and Best…...

September 04, 2014

Independent Lens Announces New Fall Slate

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[caption id="attachment_5886" align="alignnone" width="600"] From Bully[/caption] On the heels of receiving ten News and Documentary Emmy nominations, Independent Lens announced today that its new season will open with the critically-acclaimed documentary…...

August 12, 2014

From Playwright: Rest in peace, Robin Williams, you tiger.

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We are as saddened as everyone about the sudden death of actor and comedian extraordinaire Robin Williams. He was one of a kind, and will truly be missed. We were…...

Man on the moon

July 30, 2014

Archival Treasures

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We all know the internet is a treasure trove of information (some of it even accurate!), resources, and media. But increasingly it’s become an even more amazing educational tool which…...

July 15, 2014

Independent Lens Nominated for 10 News & Doc Emmys

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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this year’s nominees for the 35th annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in broadcast journalism and documentary filmmaking.…...

Leveled Philadelphia row houses after the MOVE bombings
Behind the Films

July 11, 2014

From RealScreen: Archive Masterclass on the Making of the Film

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Super piece by Adam Benzine on Let the Fire Burn's extensive, exhaustive archival process, with insight from filmmaker Jason Osder: "Archive masterclass: Making Let the Fire Burn'."  The film had…...

July 07, 2014

PBS Online Film Festival (Including Independent Lens Shorts)

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WATCH. VOTE. SHARE. For the third year running, the PBS Online Film Festival is happening as we speak. Two excellent short films are representing Independent Lens as part of the line-up: Tryouts,…...

June 30, 2014

The Winner of 2013-2014 Independent Lens Audience Award Is…

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The votes are in and Independent Lens viewers have spoken! Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey is the winner of the Independent Lens 2013-2014 Audience Award. Congratulations to filmmaker Ramona S. Diaz and…...