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The rich but undertold history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), from pre-slavery to now.
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Marcos Doesn’t Live Here Anymore examines the US immigration system through eyes of a couple separated by deportation.
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Happiness tells a story of the bittersweet seduction of technology and progress in a remote Himalayan village.
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Clip 0:02:45 Uncanny Similarities Between Newfound Siblings
The newfound siblings were amazed by their similarities when they finally meet. -
Clip 0:03:00 On the Road with Donor 150
While a friend fixes his camper, Jeffrey -- aka Donor 150 -- pauses to reflect on life. -
Clip 0:03:26 Hello, I’m your sister. Our father is Donor 150.
A New York Times article became the catalyst for Donor 150's offspring to meet each other. -
Clip 0:01:54 Investing in Comics for Social Change
An investor in The 99 describes his unlikely Mississippi origins. -
Clip 0:01:19 Imagining New Heroes for Muslim Children
The creator of The 99 describes what inspired him to create Islamic superheroes. -
Preview 0:02:18 Independent Lens Launches Its Tenth Season
Catch this remarkable lineup of 30 films you won't find anywhere else on television. -
Preview 0:02:49 Beware Evildoers: Here Come the 99!
A comic book based on the 99 virtues of Allah runs up against unexpected opposition. -
Clip 0:01:42 The Secrets of a Comic Book Mastermind Revealed!
Naif Al-Mutawa preferred to escape his awkward adolescence by losing himself in books. -
Preview 0:00:43 Mary-Louise Parker to Host Independent Lens
Parker's career epitomizes the spirit and the depth that also define Independent Lens. -
Clip 0:04:42 Behind the Scenes of Wham! Bam! Islam!
Director Isaac Solotaroff shares outtakes and describes what drew him to his subject. -
Clip 0:00:29 Elmo Answers Your Question
Find out what's Elmo's favorite food. -
Clip 0:01:07 Puppeteer Kevin Clash Talks About Being Elmo
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey premieres on PBS' Independent Lens in April, 2012. -
Clip 0:02:35 Father Figures: A Two Spirits Companion
Role models can make all the difference in a young person's life. -
Clip 0:02:43 This is How I’m Gonna Be
Fred Martinez felt that he was both male and female. -
Clip 0:02:40 Kids Like Fred: A Two Spirits Companion
Fred's mother turned her loss into a personal mission to help other kids like her son. -
Clip 0:02:34 The Changing Ones: A Two Spirits Companion
Historical explorations of gender inspired the first gay organization in the U.S.