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December 22, 2020

New Acclaimed Films Coming to Independent Lens in January

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The upcoming slate of films airing on Independent Lens on PBS starts in January with seven highly-acclaimed documentaries that reflect the ever-changing nature of the United States, highlighting women who…...

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Announcements

September 25, 2020

Independent Lens Fall Season Has 2020 Vision

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The upcoming slate of films airing on Independent Lens on PBS this fall is just one part of an incredible season coming up that will last through the Spring in…...

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Awards

June 26, 2020

And the Winner of the 2019-2020 Audience Award is… (UPDATED)

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Update (7/9): With voting now closed and a total of 13,331 votes, we are thrilled to announce the winner of the Independent Lens Audience Award: Decade of Fire Congrats to…...

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Announcements

March 25, 2020

Next on PBS: 8 Stories About the People Shaping Our World

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"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming," wrote poet Pablo Neruda. Spring has indeed come, and with it an amazing set of documentaries that…...

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January 02, 2020

Coming to Independent Lens: Our Winter ’20 Slate Will Grab You

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Beginning in January 2020, unforgettable and acclaimed new stories are coming to Independent Lens on PBS, America's home for documentaries. From the story of a Somali family in Minnesota torn apart…...

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Announcements

October 02, 2019

Independent Lens Brings New Stories into Your Neighborhood for Fall Season

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This season, from fall to spring, Independent Lens presents a new group of award-winning films that will thrust viewers into the heart of conversations across America. We'd like to introduce you to…...

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Awards

June 18, 2018

Make Your Voice Heard: Pick Your Favorite 2017-18 Independent Lens Film (Updated)

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It's that time of the year again: Now that Independent Lens has concluded another season, we need you to vote for the recipient of this year's Audience Award. Yes you,…...

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Awards

June 30, 2017

2016-17 Independent Lens Audience Award Poll! The Winner Is…

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It's time to vote for your own personal favorite from the just-concluded 2016-2017 season of Independent Lens. The voting period will run through 5 pm PT Friday, July 21. There were…...

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Awards

August 15, 2016

Independent Lens Audience Award Survey!

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Vote now for your own personal favorite from the just-concluded 2015-2016 season of Independent Lens. The voting period will run through 5 pm PT Monday, August 29. There were 21…...

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Announcements

January 07, 2016

Independent Lens Announces Winter-Spring 2016 Films

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Independent Lens, which recently won the IDA’s Best Curated Series Award for the third consecutive year, announced its 2016 Winter-Spring season lineup today. “These films amplify conversations happening across the…...

July 01, 2015

And the Winner of the 2014-2015 Independent Lens Audience Award Is…

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The winner of this season's Independent Lens Audience Award, as chosen by voting viewers, is.... Kumu Hina! Interestingly, Kumu Hina is not the first Independent Lens film to win the…...