Tag: Independent Lens
How DocScale helps filmmakers and stations measure impact of their work
A media evaluation tool developed by ITVS gives producers new insights on issues that audiences want to talk about.PBS, ITVS delay documentary broadcast after Trump quote draws scrutiny
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America had pointed out inaccuracies in a quote from a 2020 press conference.Intimate ‘Independent Lens’ film documents problems with rural health care
“The Providers” examines the challenges of delivering care to patients in northern New Mexico.A sneak peek at Native American series and specials airing this fall and beyond
Historical documentaries, a rock 'n' roll film and series exploring cultural traditions are cued up for public TV premieres.Peabody Awards go to pubmedia documentary filmmakers
Public media accounted for five of the 12 winners in the category.Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.With Holocaust theme, ‘Last Laugh’ probes subject even comedians want to avoid
A public TV documentary questions the boundaries of humor.Nearly 500 theaters to present ‘Newtown’ film and discussion
Newtown Live: A National Conversation will be moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo.Talk of election takes spotlight at PBS summer press tour
Even panels about shows not overtly dedicated to politics were immersed in campaign theories and analyses.Documentaries, town hall expand PBS’s look at guns in America
PBS continues to defy bullets with words, resuming a conversation that its programmers hope will gradually bring opposing sides of the gun ...Abigail Disney to women filmmakers: ‘It’s time to throw out the rulebook’
The director of The Armor of Light challenges women media-makers to rebel against the glorification of violence in film and television.Two-night PBS special will examine growth of gun violence
Each broadcast will feature an Independent Lens documentary followed by a town hall.U.S. public media steps up at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
The festival has become increasingly important for U.S.–based public media.Makers, subjects of PBS’s indie docs bring diversity to public TV, study finds
The study’s authors argued that films such as God Loves Uganda are central to public TV’s mission.PBS appeals to indie filmmakers with bigger marketing budget, multiplatform strategy
An arts festival will promote a documentary about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, among other films.
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