Independent Lens
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Independent Lens is television’s largest showcase of independent documentary film, airing Monday nights on most PBS member stations. Check your local listings, and don’t miss an episode.
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Episodes
The rich but undertold history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Tell Them We Are Rising
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Jose and Mr. Ramos: The Dreamer
An optimistic Salinas 14-year-old dreams of college amidst deportation worries.
Jose and Mr. Ramos: The Dreamer
Both sons of migrant farm workers, Salinas, CA teacher Oscar Ramos mentors Jose Ansaldo.
Jose and Mr. Ramos
Sophie Sartain's film about her son, who was diagnosed with Asperger's, a form of autism.
Sophie and Ben
Part 3 of "We Are All Newtown" goes to Tallahassee for a gun safety debate.
We Are All Newtown - Part 3
Part 1 of the web series "We Are All Newtown": faith leaders grapple with gun violence.
We Are All Newtown - Part 1
TOWER - Guns on Campus - Short Film
University of Texas students can now legally carry loaded handguns on campus.
TOWER - Guns on Campus - Short Film
The Black Panthers: Jamal Joseph
Former Black Panther Jamal Joseph on his first day in the Party.
The Black Panthers: Jamal Joseph
The Black Panthers: Ericka Huggins
Former Panther Ericka Huggins shares her admiration for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Black Panthers: Ericka Huggins
Ahead of Her Time: Government Official Approved Same-Sex Marriage Licenses -- in 1975
County Clerk Changes History
Extras
Independent Lens 2018-19 Season - Promo
A new season of PBS’s Independent Lens premieres on Monday, October 29, 2018.
Independent Lens 2018-19 Season - Promo
Trailer | Marcos Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Marcos Doesn't Live Here Anymore premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, April 15, 2019.
Trailer | Marcos Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Wrestle - Sweating the Weigh-In - Clip
Wrestle premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, May 20, 2019.
Wrestle - Sweating the Weigh-In - Clip
Harvest Season - My Grapes Are Ready to Harvest - Clip
Harvest Season airs on Independent Lens on PBS Monday May 13, 2019.
Harvest Season - My Grapes Are Ready to Harvest - Clip
Charm City - Mr. C's Community Is His Family - Clip
Charm City premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Charm City - Mr. C's Community Is His Family - Clip
The Providers - Pregnant Moms Want to Be Drug-Free - Clip
The Providers premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, April 8, 2019.
The Providers - Pregnant Moms Want to Be Drug-Free - Clip
The Providers - Trying to Fill the Health Care Gap - Clip
The Providers premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, April 8, 2019.
The Providers - Trying to Fill the Health Care Gap - Clip
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