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Tweetback from Wham! Bam! Islam! via #ILDocClub
October 14, 2011The 10th season of Independent Lens kicked off last night with filmmaker Isaac Solotaroff's Wham! Bam! Islam! Fans tuned in to watch the journey of THE 99 creator Naif Al-Mutawa and shared their thoughts online, as part of Independent Lens' new film club at #ILDocClub. Be sure to join the conversation next time you're watching Independent Lens on PBS.…
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First Up on IL: Wham! Bam! Islam!
October 11, 2011The 10th season of Independent Lens kicks off this Thursday, October 13 at 10PM (check local listings) with Isaac Solotaroff’s documentary Wham! Bam! Islam! The film follows Kuwaiti psychologist Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa as he battles to launch a comic series with 99 superheroes based on the 99 virtues of Allah. Viewers should check out the filmmaker’s recent…
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Introducing the New Independent Lens Film Club (#ILDocClub)
October 10, 2011This week, Independent Lens introduced its own documentary club on twitter #ILDocClub. The tag will be used to generate live chatter from around the country during the show's national broadcast on PBS. Here’s how it works: Wham Bam Islam! is premiering Thursday at 10pm on most PBS stations (check here to see when it is on in your area). While you watch, or…
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ITVS Indies Showcase Audience Award Winner - A Panther in Africa
October 3, 2011Your votes have been counted and the ITVS Indies Showcase Audience Award goes to A Panther in Africa! To bring closure to the inaugural ITVS Indies Showcase festival which just wrapped up, viewers were asked to select a favorite film for the always-coveted Audience Award. Well, the votes have been tallied and the Indies Showcase Audience Award winner…
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Mary-Louise Parker Tapped to Host 2011 Season of Independent Lens
September 20, 2011The multi-award wining actress will guide the documentary series through its 10th anniversary season beginning on Thursday, October 13, at 10pm. Parker, the star of the acclaimed Showtime series Weeds, is the latest in the distinguished company of Independent Lens hosts, including America Ferrera, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Susan Sarandon, Terence…