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Independent Lens

Programs/Content

How DocScale helps filmmakers and stations measure impact of their work

By Abigail Pritchard, Former Editorial Intern | July 25, 2022

A media evaluation tool developed by ITVS gives producers new insights on issues that audiences want to talk about.

Programs/Content

PBS, ITVS delay documentary broadcast after Trump quote draws scrutiny

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | April 1, 2021

The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America had pointed out inaccuracies in a quote from a 2020 press conference.

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.

Programs/Content

Two-night PBS special will examine growth of gun violence

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | April 25, 2016

Each broadcast will feature an Independent Lens documentary followed by a town hall.

Programs/Content

U.S. public media steps up at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

By Larry Kirkman | December 14, 2015

The festival has become increasingly important for U.S.–based public media.

Documentaries on PBS

Makers, subjects of PBS’s indie docs bring diversity to public TV, study finds

By Henry Schneider, Contributing Editor | August 12, 2015

The study’s authors argued that films such as God Loves Uganda are central to public TV’s mission.

Programs/Content

PBS appeals to indie filmmakers with bigger marketing budget, multiplatform strategy

By Luis Gomez | August 5, 2015

An arts festival will promote a documentary about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, among other films.

Programs/Content

WNET keeps indie docs on Monday nights, while PBS plans to boost promotion

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | April 23, 2015

PBS will also reach out directly to public TV stations that don’t air independent film showcases at feed time.

Quick Takes

Weekly roundup: Norman Lear vs. PBS, funding strategies and more

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | April 10, 2015

Plus a video to give you vertigo.

"The Pub" Podcast

The Pub #13: WNET stands by documentary rescheduling; why public media unions are spreading

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | April 9, 2015

WNET and PBS officials recently concluded a “listening tour” to hear the concerns of documentarians. Did it change their outlook?

Documentaries

For doc funders, broadcast on public TV remains key

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | April 6, 2015

Foundation funders have plenty at stake in PBS’s pending decisions about scheduling and promoting independent films.

Documentaries

Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas

By Bill Stamets | March 27, 2015

Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.

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