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Tonight on Independent Lens: Part 1 of The Calling
December 20, 2010The PBS miniseries The Calling premieres tonight on Independent Lens (check local listings). The documentary by a team of directors and led by Series Director and Executive Producer Danny Alpert, follows seven Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic journey as they train to become professional clergy. Enjoy this clip from…
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Faith in America: What’s Your Calling?
November 4, 2010With the chambers of Congress divided and the ominous-sounding T.V. spots discontinued, one campaign is just starting to take flight. The Calling, which will air on Independent Lens in two parts on December 20 & 21, has launched an online initiative titled whatsyourcalling.org. From tug-boat artists to jazz musicians, the What’s Your Calling…
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Scenes From a Parish Premiering Tonight on Independent Lens
December 29, 2009"[Scenes From a Parish] unfolds in a series of incredibly diverse personal stories as both O'Brien and his fractious flock struggle to hold fast to their faith in the face of dire circumstances." - Chicago Tribune When a young, irreverent priest arrives at Saint Patrick Parish in Lawrence, Massachusetts, he discovers the unexpected––boiling ethnic…