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Independent Lens

Programs/Content

Intimate ‘Independent Lens’ film documents problems with rural health care

By Karissa Waddick, Editorial Intern | November 5, 2018

“The Providers” examines the challenges of delivering care to patients in northern New Mexico.

Programs/Content

A sneak peek at Native American series and specials airing this fall and beyond

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | July 27, 2018

Historical documentaries, a rock ‘n’ roll film and series exploring cultural traditions are cued up for public TV premieres.

Awards

Peabody Awards go to pubmedia documentary filmmakers

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | April 18, 2017

Public media accounted for five of the 12 winners in the category.

CPB funding

Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | April 10, 2017

A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.

Programs/Content

With Holocaust theme, ‘Last Laugh’ probes subject even comedians want to avoid

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | October 31, 2016

A public TV documentary questions the boundaries of humor.

Quick Takes

Nearly 500 theaters to present ‘Newtown’ film and discussion

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | October 11, 2016

Newtown Live: A National Conversation will be moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo.

Programs/Content

Talk of election takes spotlight at PBS summer press tour

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | August 1, 2016

Even panels about shows not overtly dedicated to politics were immersed in campaign theories and analyses.

Featured in Category

Documentaries, town hall expand PBS’s look at guns in America

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | May 18, 2016

PBS continues to defy bullets with words, resuming a conversation that its programmers hope will gradually bring opposing sides of the gun debate closer together.

People

Abigail Disney to women filmmakers: ‘It’s time to throw out the rulebook’

By Abigail Disney | May 2, 2016

The director of The Armor of Light challenges women media-makers to rebel against the glorification of violence in film and television.

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