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Waste Land Nominated for Academy Award
January 25, 2011The nominations for the 83rd annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning from the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Los Angeles. Among the nominees for best documentary feature was Lucy Walker's Waste Land, which premiers this April on Independent Lens.The other films nominated for best documentary feature include: Exit through the Gift Shop,…
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Get Free Stuff from Independent Lens!
January 19, 2011Want free stuff? Want this poster from the Winter/Spring Season of Independent Lens? Done. It’s yours! We’ll even give it to you in person. Seriously. We’ve created a sort of speakeasy contest to get you to our events and the poster in your hand. There are just a few steps involved. First, visit the Community Cinema Facebook page and (if you haven’t already)…
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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…
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Marwencol Director Lists His Favorite Docs
January 14, 2011Filmmaker Jeff Malmberg recently paid a visit to the ITVS headquarters in San Francisco. After speaking about his film Marwencol (airing in April on Independent Lens) he rifled off a spontaneous list of his all-time favorite docs. Here are half a dozen films proudly bearing the Malmberg stamp of approval. Enjoy!
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Wangari Maathai’s Message in Honor of MLK
January 13, 2011Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Kenyan Environmental Justice Leader Wangari Maathai, who is featured in the film Taking Root, offers a few words to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of community service. Video produced by: Lisa Merton and Alan DaterTo honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to service, ITVS is proud to…