Tonight on Independent Lens: Part 1 of The Calling

The PBS miniseries The Calling premieres tonight on Independent Lens (check local listings). The documentary by a team of directors and led by Series Director and Executive Producer Danny Alpert, follows seven Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic journey as they train to become professional clergy. Enjoy this clip from The Calling below and tune into the broadcast tonight.

A few months back, filmmaker Danny Alpert dropped by the ITVS headquarters in San Francisco and spoke with BTB about his film.