March 01, 2012
Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill Migrating to the ‘Burbs
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We saw this item in yesterday's San Francisco Chronicle, and knew we'd have to post it here for posterity. There's news about the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (the birds…...
February 25, 2012
Two Independent Lens Docs Nominated for Independent Spirit Awards
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More awards season news for the Independent Lens family. The Film Independent Spirit Awards are also this weekend, and Independent Lens has two nominated films: Hell and Back Again is…...
February 22, 2012
The Island President Appears on Morning Edition After Apparent Coup
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Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed appeared on Morning Edition this week. Nasheed was forced to resign earlier this month in what he referred to as a coup, a claim his…...
February 11, 2012
Lioness Filmmakers Respond to Pentagon Announcement
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On February 9th, 2012, the Pentagon unveiled plans to allow women to serve in jobs that would put them closer to the front lines but still block them from all-male…...
February 10, 2012
Lioness Impact Continues: Pentagon to Change Women in Combat Rules
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News today that the Pentagon plans to change some of its long-standing rules on women in combat, to reflect the reality that the ban currently in place does not represent…...
February 09, 2012
The Island President Ousted — Filmmakers Respond
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The Island President, directed by Jon Shenk and produced by Bonni Cohen and Richard Berge, debuted at Sundance just two weeks ago. We told you then how thrilled we were…...
January 19, 2012
The 2012 Winter/Spring Season is Here!
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Hosted by Mary-Louise Parker, the Independent Lens Winter/Spring lineup includes the award-winning films We Were Here, Hell and Back Again, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey, and more! "Our upcoming winter/spring…...
January 01, 2012
Remembering Wangari Maathai
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Lisa Merton and Alan Dater, the producers of Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai, attended the Nobel laureate and environmental activist's funeral in Kenya in October. Merton offered Independent…...
December 21, 2011
Whither the Abductees in a Post-Kim Jong-il North Korea?
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With news of the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, we immediately thought of the implications for the Japanese citizens abducted by Kim's regime and never returned. So we…...
October 26, 2011
Remembering Artist Piri Thomas
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Back in 2004, Independent Lens aired the film Every Child is Born a Poet, a portrait of the artist Piri Thomas. Sadly, we learned that Mr. Thomas passed away last…...
October 18, 2011
Jerry Rothwell Explores the Meaning of Family in Donor Unknown
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Jerry Rothwell is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes the award-winning feature docs Heavy Load (IFC/ITVS/BBC), about a group of people with learning disabilities who form a punk band; and Deep…...
September 20, 2011
Introducing Our Illustrious New Host, Mary-Louise Parker!
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OK, we could barely hold it in, but now we can let you know ... the award-winning actor Mary-Louise Parker is set to be the host of the 10th season…...