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Paula Kerger on Our Arts Programming
October 12, 2010Building on a system-wide arts programming initiative led by PBS, Independent Lens presents a number of films exploring art, music, and literature. Paula Kerger, President & CEO of PBS, gives viewers a rundown of what they can expect this season. Independent Lens kicks off next week on Tuesday, October 19th at 10 PM with The Parking Lot Movie. Visit…
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DOC TALKS Teleseminar to feature Independent Lens Series Producer
October 11, 2010What does it take to get your doc on Independent Lens? How is the Emmy Award-winning series curated? Don’t ask us, ask Lois Vossen, series producer for Independent Lens and Vice President at ITVS. Lois will be answering questions by phone via DOC TALKS, a teleseminar hosted by DocuMentors, an online documentary resource and learning center. If you’ve…
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Revisiting Iraqi Politics on Global Voices
October 8, 2010Coming this Sunday to Global Voices on PBS WORLD is the 2007 Academy Award nominated film My Country, MY Country. The documentary tells the behind-the-scenes story of the January 2005 national elections in Iraq from the perspective of the people who planned, participated in and boycotted them. Directed by Laura Poitras, the film offers a sobering look at…
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Reel Injun Stirs Debate in Portland
October 7, 2010Pat Kruis, from Oregon Public Broadcasting, reports on a recent Community Cinema screening of Reel Injun in Portland, OR. The event was hosted by OPB and the University of Oregon School of Journalism. Find upcoming Community Cinema events near you and join the conversation on our Facebook page. Community Cinema reminds me of how much I miss watching…
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Lois Vossen on Services for IL Producers
October 6, 2010With the ninth season of Independent Lens approaching, Series Producer Lois Vossen runs through some of the many services filmmakers enjoy at ITVS. Get ready for the season premiere of Independent Lens on Tuesday, October 19th with Meghan Eckman's The Parking Lot Movie. Meanwhile, fan the show on Facebook and learn about all of the films heading your way…