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July 12, 2013

2013 Emmy Nominations for Independent Lens

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We were excited to learn that several Independent Lens films have been nominated for 2013 News and Documentary Emmy Awards by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Danfung Dennis's Hell…...

June 18, 2013

Which Film Will Be This Season’s Audience Favorite? It’s Up to You!

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Statues, laurels, trophies, medals, plaques, certificates ... there are plenty of awards to be won in the film business, but there is only ONE Independent Lens Audience Award, honoring our…...

January 11, 2013

The Invisible War Nominated for Oscar!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c6oOUd4Fvs We're thrilled to report that The Invisible War, a groundbreaking film exposing the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military, is one of five nominees for an Academy Award…...

December 10, 2012

The Waiting Room Makes Washington Post 2012 Top-10 Film List!

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Independent Lens films continue to pile up incredible accolades and awards this month.  The latest: The Washington Post's Ann Hornaday just came out with her list of the top 10…...

December 07, 2012

How Will You Decide Your Person of the Year?

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[caption id="attachment_2557" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Ai Weiwei is in the running for Time's Person of the Year, alongside contenders like the Mars Rover, various politicians, Jon Stewart, and Pussy Riot.[/caption] Time…...

December 07, 2012

It’s Been a Great Week for Independent Lens!

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What a week for Independent Lens! First the Sundance Film Festival announced the lineup for 2013. Then Time magazine showed The Invisible War some major love in its “Top Movies of 2012." It's the only documentary…...

December 04, 2012

POV Announces the 25 Greatest Documentaries of All Time

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[caption id="attachment_2509" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Which documentary won the most votes?[/caption] Your votes are in, the ballots have been counted, and sister series POV has announced the 25 Greatest Documentaries of…...

November 10, 2012

Election Season Extended (for Best Documentaries of All Time)

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What does it mean to be the greatest? This week our sister series, POV, launched an ambitious survey which will culminate in a master list of the greatest documentaries of…...

Primetime Emmy Awards

September 17, 2012

Have You Heard from Johannesburg wins Primetime Emmy Award

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Independent Lens Audience Award Winner Have You Heard From Johannesburg won the Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards last night! Have You Heard From Johannesburg is an…...

August 21, 2012

The 2012 Independent Lens Audience Award Goes To ….

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We had so many great films with so much excellence filling out our 10th season that our Audience Award came right down to a photo finish. Our dual winners tied…...

August 04, 2012

Which Film Will be This Season’s Audience Favorite? Vote Now

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UPDATE: Voting for the Season 10 Audience Award is now closed. Thanks for participating! Statues, laurels, trophies, medals, plaques, certificates ... there are plenty of awards to be won in…...

July 20, 2012

Have You Heard From Johannesburg Nominated for Primetime Emmy

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In January of this year, we brought you the epic five-part documentary series Have You Heard From Johannesburg, by Connie Field. This morning we learned that the series has been…...