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Mary-Louise Parker to Host Independent Lens

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Like an Emancipation Proclamation for the Disabled

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Sign Language is Who I Am

Sign Language is Who I Am

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Saving the Nation's Family Pictures

Saving the Nation's Family Pictures

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Independent Lens

Independent Lens Launches Its Tenth Season

In 10 years, Independent Lens has brought more than 275 films to PBS. The stories and storytellers we continue to champion make the series the most diverse on television. Our goal is to help viewers better understand today's complex world by taking them to places they wouldn't otherwise see, and encounter people they wouldn't otherwise meet.
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El Equipo
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1:25:42
Season 25 Episode 2
El Equipo
A collaboration changes the course of forensic science and international human rights.
Mama Bears
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Season 24 Episode 16
Mama Bears
Conservative beliefs have defined them. Now they’re championing their LGBTQ+ children.
Silent Beauty
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Season 24 Episode 15
Silent Beauty
A woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse and confront generational trauma.
Sam Now
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Season 24 Episode 14
Sam Now
What happens when a filmmaker helps his half brother search for his missing mother?
Matter of Mind: My ALS
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Season 24 Episode 13
Matter of Mind: My ALS
Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
The Picture Taker
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Season 24 Episode 7
The Picture Taker
Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.
Children of Las Brisas
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Season 24 Episode 4
Children of Las Brisas
A Venezuelan youth orchestra tests the power of music amidst poverty and politics.
Hazing
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Season 24 Episode 1
Hazing
Hazing reveals the tradition of underground rituals that are abusive and sometimes deadly.
Dolores
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Season 19 Episode 12
Dolores
Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who led the fight for racial and labor justice.
Food Stories
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Season 14 Episode 5
Soul Food Junkies
The rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black cultural identity.
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