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  1. In the News: The Latest on ITVS Programs

    January 6, 2010

    “An airing of the heartwarming documentary Young@Heart ... proves you're never too old to rock...” Read more >>"Producers Benjamin Franzen and Kembrew McLeod [Copyright Criminals] craft a compelling and insightful documentary illuminating both sides of a hotly debated issue: Should the original artists get paid when someone samples their…

  2. PBS's Independent Lens Turns up the Volume With Four Music Docs

    January 5, 2010

    The Winter/Spring line-up of Independent Lens will truly bring music to your ears. Kicking off the music-themed indie film line-up is Stephen Walker’s Young@Heart (January 12), featuring the New England senior citizens chorus. With a show only weeks away, they must learn a slate of new songs ranging from James Brown to Coldplay. The director leads the…

  3. Behind the Scenes: Girls On The Wall with Filmmaker Heather Ross

    January 1, 2010

    This month, Girls on the Wall airs on public television (check local listings). The film follows a group of incarcerated teenage girls who are given a shot at redemption in a most unlikely form: a musical. Learn more about filmmaker Heather Ross’s professional background, how she discovered this unique story, and some of the recent press coverage the film…

  4. Feeling Young At Heart This Holiday Season

    December 30, 2009

    As a gift to our audiences, Community Cinema presented the heart-warming and inspiring hit documentary YOUNG@HEART this December. Many of our events -- more than 42 nationwide -- included live performances. Exceptional seniors shared their talents and personal stories of courage, persistence, and triumph in the face of adversity. If you are lucky…

  5. Watch D TOUR on the PBS Online Video Player

    November 13, 2009

    Last week, D TOUR premiered on Independent Lens. The film chronicles musician Pat Spurgeon's search for a living kidney donor and the challenges associated with finding a viable match. Missed the broadcast? Don’t worry––the film is available to watch in its entirety for free until next Tuesday, Nov. 17, on the PBS online video player. Watch D TOUR >>…

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