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A Chinese woman with long hair speaks into a microphone at an event. She wears a white dress with blue and purple flowers.
Behind the Films
February, 5, 2020

Filmmakers Follow Women in China Trying to Overcome Stigma of Being Single

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
A woman with medium skin tone speaks with a man with light skin tone, gray hair, and glasses inside of an office. She holds up her hand, pointing her finger at him.
Interviews
February, 3, 2020

How “Cooked” Evolved into an Investigation of the Disaster Underlying a Disaster

Independent Lens in Interviews
Black and white photograph of three young people in berets as part of a Rainbow Coalition.
Beyond the Films
January, 28, 2020

From Race Riots to Rainbow Coalitions and Heatwaves: Chicago Activism on Racial and Economic Justice

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
Three older men speak into microphones while recording for a radio program.
Interviews
January, 22, 2020

Finding Common Ground: The Story of an Unlikely Chicago Alliance

Independent Lens in Interviews
A man with dark skin tone holds a phone to his ear. He looks anxious.
Behind the Films
January, 14, 2020

Filmmaker Accepts the Call to Tell Story of a Father and Son Divided

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
Announcements
January, 2, 2020

Coming to Independent Lens: Our Winter ’20 Slate Will Grab You

Independent Lens in Announcements
Black and white image of text reading "2020." One of the zeroes is a clock.
Lifestyle
December, 20, 2019

New Year’s Resolutions and Goals from the Independent Lens Film Family

Independent Lens in Lifestyle
Joe Bifelt holding his lead dog, Happy, before the start of the 2015 Open North American sled dog race, from ATTLA
Behind the Films
December, 11, 2019

Still Mushing: An Update from Joe, George Attla’s Grandnephew

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
menorah
Lifestyle
December, 10, 2019

9 Lights for Hanukkah: Finding Light in Dark Times

Sharon Knolle in Lifestyle
An elderly George Attla rides a snowmobile
Interviews
December, 9, 2019

Telling the Incredible True Story of a Dogsledding Legend

Independent Lens in Interviews
Two dogs from Blair Braverman's crew waitin the snow
Beyond the Films
December, 5, 2019

Mush! One Day in the Life of a Dogsledder

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
Lance Gumbs at the Shinnecock Pow Wow
Beyond the Films
November, 15, 2019

For Tribal Communities, Battle Over Land Is Nothing New

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films