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Chol Soo Lee, in San Quentin prison
Behind the Films
April, 18, 2023

What Happened to Chol Soo Lee?

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
A woman with light skin tone and dark hair wears a qipao and writes with a calligraphy brush.
Behind the Films
March, 27, 2023

Telling the Story of Keeping the Secret Nüshu Language Alive

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
An injection site in Vancouver with orange colored partitions separating different areas. A sign reads "Injection site open all night." A man with a ponytail and long beard stands in the middle of the site looking off camera to the right.
Behind the Films
February, 23, 2023

How Vancouver Finds Hope and Love Amid Fentanyl Crisis

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
A group of Black men and women sitting in a row, watching someone speak.
Independent Film
February, 22, 2023

6 Documentaries About the Black Experience

Independent Lens in Independent Film
A group of football players stand on the sidelines of a field during a game.
Behind the Films
February, 14, 2023

Beyond Football: Pahokee, Florida’s History of Black Resilience

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
Woman with medium skin tone and long braids sits at a table speaking energetically with others.
Behind the Films
January, 16, 2023

From Podcast to Doc: Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow on Their Reparation Collaboration

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
A close up of a young woman with light skin tone and dark hair playing the violin.
Beyond the Films
January, 4, 2023

The Magic of Venezuelan Classical: From El Sistema and Beyond

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
Jared Leto wearing a black Day in the Life of America t-shirt
Contests
January, 3, 2023

WIN “A Day in the Life of America” T-Shirt

Independent Lens in Contests
Headshot of filmmaker Julia Reichert, a smiling woman with light skin tone, short hair and glasses.
Announcements
December, 2, 2022

Remembering Legendary Oscar and Emmy-Winning Director Julia Reichert

Independent Lens in Announcements
A young girl lit by a red light points to her smartphone screen, which has the TikTok logo on it.
Beyond the Films
November, 15, 2022

More Than Just a Hashtag: Disability and TikTok

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
A woman using a wheelchair dances with her arms as she sits near the seaside.
Behind the Films
November, 7, 2022

“I Want to Move, I Want to Embrace Change”: Kelsey Peterson’s Journey to Dance Again

Independent Lens in Behind the Films
A photo of a violinist with osteogenesis imperfecta holding her instrument. She wears a red flower in her hair and has a eyebrow ring.
Beyond the Films
November, 1, 2022

“Everybody’s Voice Is Unique”: Disability in the Performing Arts

Independent Lens in Beyond the Films