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India's Daughter filmmaker Leslee Udwin
Interviews
November, 12, 2015

India’s Daughter Director Leslee Udwin on the Rape Case that Shocked a Nation

Independent Lens in Interviews
A solider holds his head in his hand with cigarette smoke curling in the air.
Lists
November, 11, 2015

Eight Gripping Documentaries (and Five Feature Films) to Watch on Veterans Day

Christine Kwon in Lists
Ron "Stray Dog" Hall takes a moment of prayer with fellow vets and the mother of a fallen soldier
Interviews
November, 9, 2015

“Stray Dog” Updates: Ron Advises Veterans and His Stepsons Check In

Independent Lens in Interviews
Stray Dog director Debra Granik with the film's subject, Ron "Stray Dog" Hall
Behind the Films
November, 6, 2015

Debra Granik Goes Back to Missouri for Stray Dog

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
The Nightmare (2015)
Lists
October, 27, 2015

Five Seriously Scary Documentaries for Halloween

Scott Weinberg in Lists
American Denial filmmakers Llewellyn Smith, Christine Herbes-Sommers, and Kelly Thomson
October, 23, 2015

Independent Lens and POV Are the Most Diverse Documentary Series on TV

Independent Lens
Still frame from The Epic of Everest (1924), men exploring an ice cave on the mountain.
Film History
October, 20, 2015

Early Silent Documentaries: Real-Life Adventure Cinema

Sean Axmaker in Film History
Illinois Congressman Luis Gutiérrez arrested during immigration reform protest.
Announcements
October, 19, 2015

Immigration Battle: The High-Stakes World of Immigration Reform

Independent Lens in Announcements
Ron "Stray Dog" Hall and his wife ride their American flag Harley along a country highway.
Announcements
September, 30, 2015

Coming Fall 2015 to Independent Lens

Independent Lens in Announcements
Trials of Muhammad Ali director Bill Siegel with Independent Lens Executive Producer Lois Vossen.
Awards
September, 30, 2015

Independent Lens Wins Two News & Documentary Emmys

Independent Lens in Awards
Independent Lens Executive Producer Lois Vossen
Announcements
September, 26, 2015

Welcome to Your New Independent Lens

Lois Vossen in Announcements
African American sound recorder on the streets
Lists
August, 11, 2015

Black Power Playlist: Music is the Message

Independent Lens in Lists