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Filmmaker Shirley Clarke with slate and monitor
Film History
July, 11, 2016

From Alice Guy-Blaché to Barbara Kopple: The Pioneering Women of Documentary Film

Maryann Johanson in Film History
Filmmaker Dawn Porter
Behind the Films
June, 13, 2016

Dawn Porter Unlocks the Story of Laws Targeting Abortion Providers

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
The Supreme Court of the United States, including the late Antonin Scalia (there are currently 8 justices until a 9th is confirmed).
Beyond the Films
June, 9, 2016

Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt: What the Supreme Court Is Deciding in the Most Important Abortion Ruling in Decades (Updated 2022)

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
Tony Sullivan in the living room of the home he shared with late partner Richard Adams for decades
Where Are They Now?
June, 8, 2016

United States Officially Recognizes Tony Sullivan and Richard Adams’s Marriage

Independent Lens in Where Are They Now?
From the film "The Walk"; image courtesy Tri-Star Pictures
Film History
May, 27, 2016

Based on a True Story: 8 Documentaries that Inspired Feature Films

Sean Axmaker in Film History
Dogtown Redemption Filmmakers Chihiro Wimbush and Amir Soltani (l-r)
Behind the Films
May, 13, 2016

Seven Years Filming the Homeless of Oakland

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
From Dogtown Redemption: A recycler named Jason takes a break from hauling with his bicycle and cart.
Beyond the Films
May, 13, 2016

How Homeless Recyclers Make a Living Redeeming Recyclables

Carolyn Abate in Beyond the Films
Armed in America: Faith & Guns title card
Beyond the Films
May, 9, 2016

Armed in America: Faith & Guns

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
Armed in America: Police & Guns title card
May, 9, 2016

Armed in America: Police & Guns

Independent Lens
Filmmaker Abigail Disney sits down with Lucy McBath for the film Armor of Light
Behind the Films
May, 9, 2016

Abigail Disney Wields the Power of Dialogue with The Armor of Light

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
Peace Officer filmmakers Scott Christopherson and Brad Barber (l-r)
Behind the Films
May, 6, 2016

Scott Christopherson and Brad Barber Capture a Man on a Mission

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
Still of priest standing in front of outdoor cross in Robert Bresson's 1951 film Diary of a Country Priest
Lists
May, 6, 2016

Losing Your Religion: Nine Movies about Crises of Faith

Noel Murray in Lists