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Irina Nistor (played by an actress here) dubs American films into Romanian), in Chuck Norris vs. Communism
Interviews
January, 1, 2016

Ilinca Calugareanu Returns to Her 1980s Romania Roots

Independent Lens in Interviews
Irina Nistor watches a film being projected, for censorship review, in dramatic recreation scene from Chuck Norris vs. Communism
Film History
December, 31, 2015

Nine Movies about the Power of Cinema

Noel Murray in Film History
Oscar and his prize pupil Jose reunite to give an update on their lives since East of Salinas
Where Are They Now?
December, 26, 2015

A Letter from Jose Ansaldo and an Update from Oscar Ramos [UPDATED]

Independent Lens in Where Are They Now?
East of Salinas filmmakers Laura Pacheco and Jackie Mow (l-r), in front of a sea-themed mural.
Interviews
December, 25, 2015

Laura Pacheco and Jackie Mow Tell the Story of a Farmworker’s Studious Son

Independent Lens in Interviews
From the Maysles Brothers' Gimme Shelter, when things turned ugly at Altamont during Rolling Stones' performance
Film History
December, 14, 2015

Cinema Verite: The Movement of Truth

Sean Axmaker in Film History
Activist and author John Trudell, sitting on a chair with wide open prairie in background
Announcements
December, 9, 2015

Rest in Peace, John Trudell.

Independent Lens in Announcements
Independent Lens IDA Awards 2016 for Best Curated Series, plus (T)ERROR and Best of Enemies
Awards
December, 7, 2015

Independent Lens Wins Best Curated Series and Other Honors at 2015 IDA Awards

Independent Lens in Awards
Where Are They Now?
December, 1, 2015

Blood Brother Update from Rocky Braat: Continuing the Story

Independent Lens in Where Are They Now?
Robin Poor Bear, with Kind Hearted Woman filmmaker David Sutherland
Announcements
November, 23, 2015

Sad News about Robin Poor Bear

Independent Lens in Announcements
Dona and her mother Mimi stand on their suburban Dallas porch
Beyond the Films
November, 20, 2015

The Cost of Love: Caring for Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
Mimi and Dona filmmaker Sophie Sartain
Interviews
November, 19, 2015

Sophie Sartain Finds Resonance in Her Family’s Caregiving Story

Independent Lens in Interviews
rape protesters in India hold a candle-lit vigil
Beyond the Films
November, 13, 2015

Anti-Rape Culture Activism Takes to the Streets and Online

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films