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Monday: Hell and Back Again
What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home — injured physically and psychologically — and build a life anew? 2012 Oscar nominee.
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Recently: Left by the Ship
Three young adults born to Filipino mothers by U.S. servicemen battle against social stigma, family problems, and identity-related issues 18 years after the last U.S. base closed.
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Coming Soon: We Were Here
When AIDS arrived in San Francisco in 1981, it decimated a community, but also brought people together in inspiring and moving ways.
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Recently: Precious Knowledge
When a successful Mexican American Studies program at Tucson High is targeted and ultimately eliminated, educators and students fight back.
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From the Blog
Explainer: How Can You Be Half-American and Still Not a Citizen?
Born abroad? You might not be welcomed aboard. To gain U.S. citizenship, applicants might need more than an American parent. This explainer walks you through the laws that surround the film Left by the Ship.
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The Making Of
Documenting the Children Left Behind by American Soldiers in the Philippines
We caught up with Emma Rossi Landi and Alberto Vendemmiati, co-producers and directors of Left by the Ship, which premieres on Independent Lens Thursday, May 24 at 10 PM (check local listings). They talk us through what brought them to the subject, and where the young people featured in the film are now. Read the interview >>
This Just In
Next Season, We’re Moving to Monday Nights on PBS!
We are pleased to report that PBS, ITVS, and POV have emerged from months of conversation to confirm a new timeslot of Monday nights at 10 PM. The new timeslot reaffirms that independent filmmakers and public broadcasting together steward an essential mission: to present diverse, independent voices that are essential to our democracy. Learn more >>
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Did you know that Independent Lens has one of the most vibrant Facebook communities in the PBS family? Come join us and talk about the films, meet your fellow fans, and participate in a rich, ongoing conversation about Stuff That Matters.
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Community Cinema
Strong!
Cheryl Haworth is a young woman with a big dream: to be the strongest woman in the world.
Community Classroom
Pushing the Elephant
Free lesson plans and film modules explore long-term effects of war on women and families.
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