Independent Lens

Independent Lens is a PBS series channel that presents independent documentary films and trailers. Its content centers on in-depth, character-driven documentaries that use personal profiles and cultural histories to illuminate broader social and political issues—topics shown include civil rights and gender equality, politics and public policy, arts and cultural movements, science/health stories, and human-interest stories with national or global relevance.

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1 video every 365 days
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2 min
Average video duration
1 min
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Between Parkinson’s and Political Unrest Father & Son Confront Legacy | Independent Lens Trailer
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The Immigrant Workers Who Sustain the Kentucky Derby | Independent Lens
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Exploring Dwarfism, Identity, & Community | Independent Lens Trailer | The Tallest Dwarf
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The Amish Woman Speaking Out Against Abuse | Independent Lens Trailer
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