{"id":10689,"date":"2015-09-30T00:36:27","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T00:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/independentlens\/?post_type=blog&p=10689"},"modified":"2015-10-26T17:16:39","modified_gmt":"2015-10-26T17:16:39","slug":"coming-fall-2015-to-independent-lens","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/independentlens\/blog\/coming-fall-2015-to-independent-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Fall 2015 to Independent Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independent Lens<\/em><\/strong> returns this fall with a new season of documentaries that tell unforgettable stories of courage and resilience, explore the most pressing issues of our time, and take viewers on journeys around the world. Having recently received 11 News & Documentary Emmy nominations (with two wins<\/a>) and one Primetime Emmy nomination, Independent Lens<\/em> opens with a special co-presentation with FRONTLINE of the film Immigration Battle<\/a><\/em> on October 20, and then launches\u00a0its regular\u00a0season on Monday, November 9, with Stray Dog<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, acclaimed director Debra Granik\u2019s stereotype-shattering portrait of Vietnam veteran Ron Hall.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are delighted to return this fall with an exciting new slate of films that tackle fundamental issues with rich, character-driven storytelling,\u201d said Lois Vossen, newly elevated Executive Producer of Independent Lens<\/em>. \u201cThe work of independent documentary filmmakers continues to receive wide recognition for its merit and journalistic excellence, contributing greatly to the number of News and Documentary Emmy nominations PBS receives. And this season we\u2019re looking forward to additional support from PBS, which has renewed its commitment to independent film by increasing social media marketing and more funding to acquire streaming rights, allowing us to compete more effectively in the marketplace. We\u2019re also pleased to have been recognized by a recent study from American University, which pointed out that documentaries on Independent Lens<\/em> and POV<\/em> bring greater racial and gender diversity to PBS, which goes to the heart of public television\u2019s mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional films premiering in the 2015-16 season include Stanley Nelson\u2019s Black Panthers<\/em><\/strong>: Vanguard of the Revolution<\/em><\/strong>, the first feature-length documentary to showcase the Black Panther Party and its significance to the broader American culture, which PBS Distribution opened theatrically in September 2015; East of Salinas<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, the inspiring story of a bright young student and his teacher, both sons of migrant farm workers; and Autism in Love<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, which explores the lives of four adults with autism as they pursue and manage romantic relationships. Also premiering in 2016 is the real-life romantic comedy Meet the Patels,<\/em><\/strong> and In Football We Trust<\/em><\/strong>, which explores the remarkable story behind the Polynesian pipeline to the NFL.<\/p>\n

Along with the\u00a0slate, Independent Lens<\/em>\u00a0also announces that our\u00a0neighborhood film screening series and community engagement program has been rebranded as Indie Lens Pop-Up<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cWe wanted to strengthen the bonds between our series and the local screenings that are taking place in communities around the country,\u201d Vossen stated. \u201cIndie Lens Pop-Up is a great name to reflect the energy that is going on around these events, which take place at public libraries, coffee houses and university campuses, and are driven by the desire of people everywhere to come together to watch a film and be drawn into these rich conversations.\u201d Indie Lens Pop-Up selections from the upcoming Independent Lens<\/em> season include Stray Dog, Mimi and Dona, Autism in Love, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution<\/em> and In Football We Trust<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Season teaser trailer:
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