The Powerbroker has its roots deep in filmmaker Bonnie Bowell’s childhood. She talked with Independent Lens about growing up before civil rights, and how her grandparents had a profound influence on her, and on her uncle, Whitney Young, Jr.
Celebrate Black History Month With Us!
It’s February, and have we got some great ways to celebrate Black History Month! Enjoy these fascinating films and exciting educational resources all month long. Watch Spotlight on Civil Rights Leader Whitney Young, Jr. on PBS. See more from Independent Lens. Catch our premiere broadcast about a forgotten civil rights hero Civil rights leader Whitney …
Community Cinema Turns 7 With an Intense Line-Up
Drum roll, please … Independent Lens is excited to announce the 7th season of Community Cinema, our program offering free screenings in communities nationwide. Join us this season as we kick-off the series with Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Maro Chermayeff. This landmark documentary miniseries (based on the bestselling book of the same …