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Independent Lens

A documentary series showcases a variety of independent films, each preceded by a celebrity host.

The PBS documentary series Independent Lens showcases the stories of marginalized communities and universal struggles across America, accessible on the PBS App and public television.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang

1. Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang

Aired: Aug 9, 1999

A small town in Wisconsin is left reeling after a tragic gang-related murder/...

Episode 2 Nothing but the Truth

2. Nothing but the Truth

Aired: Aug 16, 1999

The O.J. Simpson civil trial media frenzy is examined.

Episode 3 Visas and Virtues; I Am Viet Hung

3. Visas and Virtues; I Am Viet Hung

Aired: Aug 23, 1999

The next episode is a reimagining of two critically acclaimed films: Visas an...

Episode 4 The Man Who Drove with Mandela

4. The Man Who Drove with Mandela

Aired: Aug 30, 1999

Episode 5 The Jew in the Lotus

5. The Jew in the Lotus

Aired: Sep 6, 1999

Episode 6 Holy Tortilla/Lock and Key

6. Holy Tortilla/Lock and Key

Aired: Sep 13, 1999

Episode 7 Secret People

7. Secret People

Aired: Oct 4, 1999

The next episode of "Single Mom, NYC" explores the lives of eight women who h...

Episode 8 I Can't Believe I Married a Lesbian

8. I Can't Believe I Married a Lesbian

Aired: Oct 11, 1999

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Info about Independent Lens

Seasons: 27

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary