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Want to see Indie Lens on a big screen, learn more about the films and talk about the issues? Here’s your chance.
ITVS Community Cinema presents free monthly screenings of upcoming Independent Lens films, accompanied by panel discussions, guest speakers and more—in more than 30 cities!
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"Independent Lens is public television's equivalent of This American Life, a completely freeform program with no apparent rules for what passes. Lens airs a decidedly brilliant mix of drama, documentary, even comedy, and provides an imaginative array of unusual, unknown and immensely engaging stories.â€
—“Best 24 Hours on Television,†Paste Magazine
“The greatest showcase of independent film on TV today.â€
—The Kansas City Star
“TV’s best kept secret.â€
—Christianity Today
“Entertaining as hell and better than any other documentary series around.â€
—Electronic Media/Television Week
We’ve launched Your Lens to find out what you independent thinkers are thinking. Talkback and get involved. Come back monthly and see new ways to participate and share your passions, ideas and opinions.
What do you see through your lens?
Join the Independent Lens Flickr group!
We are seeking and highlighting photos of women musicians to be part of our Indie Lens slide show inspired by COMPANERAS, the documentary about America's first all-female mariachi band, coming to Indie Lens in April.
We’ve collected some great photos already. Check out the stunning images of the mariachi band, international artists playing exotic instruments, folkies, women who rock, and even a 1958 photo of a woman playing the dulcimer!
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