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P-STAR RISING
Premieres February 9
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Rapper Priscilla Diaz was dazzling New York nightclub crowds at age nine. But chasing stardom isn't easy when you live in a shelter, your mom's an addict, and your dad's struggling to keep the family afloat.
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COMING SOON

MINE
Premieres February 16
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MINE is a powerful story about the essential bond between humans and animals, told against the backdrop of one of the worst disasters in U.S. history.
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Interactive Features: Play, Learn, Participate My Rescue Pet Got a pound puppy or shelter cat? Post a photo of your lucky loved ones. Share on Flickr » Radio Free Dixie The soundtrack of 1960s black liberation, broadcasting from Cuba. Listen to the broadcasts » Sampling Timeline Watch and listen to 30 years in the evolution of music sampling. Take a spin » Sing Out Loud! Explore the history of protest music from slavery to today. Tune in »
Classroom Women's Empowerment Four compelling documentaries explore stories of women's empowerment and leadership around the world. More »	Community Cinema February: THE EYES OF ME At the Texas School for the Blind students juggle all the usual pressures of high school along with the added struggles of growing up blind. Check schedule for free screenings »
Inside Indies Favorite Films From Bollywood to outer space, Buñuel to Berliner, check out the latest installment of filmmakers’ favorite films. Check out Favorite Films and add your own »	A Month of Music Four Weeks, Four Films We’re kicking off a month dedicated to music on Independent Lens. Four films in four weeks about the power of music to shape and enhance our lives. Learn more »