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TOWER

In 1966, a sniper opened fire from atop a tower at the University of Texas. This is the story of America's first mass school shooting.
The Tacos of Texas

Two Taco Journalists explore tradition, food culture, and the difference between each "Iconic Tacos of Texas".
The Hidden Vote

Muslims for Trump, Navajo coal advocates, gun-owning LGBT activists – what do they all have in common?

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International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA): November 14-25, 2018, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The leading incubator and presenter of independent film, ITVS partners with filmmakers to bring untold stories to public television and to communities around the globe. We know that courageous storytelling can create a better world. More about us ›
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National Issues, Local Impact: How Indie Lens Pop-Up, Filmmakers, and PBS Stations Gather Communities
October 17, 2018

Fueling films that spark conversations, and connecting with local audiences, is at the heart of our mission to bring impactful independent documentaries to public media. Indie Lens Pop-Up is the tool in which ITVS filmmakers, PBS member stations, and other local partners connect and engage with their communities. These events translate your film’s…
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And the Emmy Goes To...
October 1, 2018

In a room filled with independent filmmakers and journalists, the 2018 News and Documentary Emmy Awards ceremony was a night to remember. ITVS received three Emmy awards: Forever Pure (Independent Lens) for Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary; Abacus (FRONTLINE) for Outstanding Business and Economic Documentary; and…

PBS’s most-watched showcase of independent documentaries – and ITVS films