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Marwencol: A Love Story by Independent Lens
February 14, 2011FILMMAKERS JEFF MALMBERG AND CHRIS SHELLEN REFLECT ON THEIR FIRST INDEPENDENT LENS ENCOUNTER On this Valentines Day, BTB pulls back the curtain on the filmmakers of Marwencol: director Jeff Marlmberg and his producer and wife Chris Shellen. The filmmaking pair first saw each other across the room at an Independent Lens party and the rest is well…just…
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A Grassroots Effort Rallies Behind Public Television
February 11, 2011UPCOMING CONGRESSIONAL VOTE THREATENS TO ELIMINATE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING Every month, more than 170 million Americans use public radio, television and online services for news, education, arts and cultural content. That's a majority of the country. Over the next few days, Congress will take a critical vote to eliminate all federal…
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For Once in My Life airs tonight on Independent Lens
February 1, 2011Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at SXSW, For Once in My Life is the story of a unique band of singers and musicians, and their journey to show the world the greatness -- and killer soundtrack -- within each of them. The 28 band members have a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, as well as musical abilities that extend into ranges of…
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The Independent Lens Curating Process
January 27, 2011Independent Lens Series Producer Lois Vossen has been tweeting from Sundance this week as she scouts out a brand new slate of documentaries. Last year, BTB asked Lois to describe the curating process behind the Emmy Award-wining series, and what she looks for in an Independent Lens film.Catch the winter/spring lineup of Independent Lens Tuesday nights at…
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Arts & Science Unite Between the Folds
January 18, 2011Between the Folds airs Tuesday night on Independent Lens (check local listings). The documentary chronicles the stories of 10 fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and hard-earned graduate degrees — all to forge unconventional lives as modern-day paper folders. Here’s a clip… We’ve also produced an exhibit of…