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Community Cinema A young man stands next to an elderly seated couple in a room full of people, as the seated man looks at a pamphlet

A panel of eight people sit at the front of an auditorium filled with people, in front of a blank movie screen

About ITVS Community

The Independent Television Service (ITVS) is the co-producing partner with PBS of the Emmy-winning Independent Lens television series. Using select Independent Lens programs, ITVS Community brings the “film festival in your living room” into the community, working closely with leading local, regional and national organizations, and public television stations and supported by a team of Regional Outreach Coordinators.

ITVS Community produces the monthly Independent Lens screening series, Community Cinema, in key markets across the country; creates outreach and educational materials; organizes campaigns, activities and other special events and builds coalitions that help communities and public television connect with resources for education, engagement and positive change.

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Community Voices

Independent Lens and ITVS Community present short videos developed by indie filmmakers and community partners from around the U.S. From a flea market to an independent recording studio, emerging and first-time filmmakers provide new perspectives on democracy in America today.

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