Press Releases

(San Francisco, CA) — The Independent Television Service (ITVS) announced the rollout of major national PBS broadcasts for its Women and Girls Lead campaign today. This three-year public media initiative will educate, focus, and connect viewers with more than 50 acclaimed documentaries and with nationwide community and educational events through…

(San Francisco, CA) — While there are close to 50 million Americans living with disabilities, Lives Worth Living is the first television history of their decades-long struggle for equal rights. Produced and directed by Eric Neudel, Lives Worth Living is a window into a world inhabited by people with an unwavering determination to live their lives like…

(San Francisco, CA) — Wham! Bam! Islam! follows one of the most intriguing recent stories to come out of the Middle East: the creation of THE 99, the first Muslim superhero comic book created by Kuwaiti entrepreneur Naif Al-Mutawa. Wham! Bam! Islam! follows the tumultuous journey of THE 99 from concept to reality, from acclaim to censure by Muslim religious…

(San Francisco, CA, September 7, 2011) — Independent Lens announced today the launch of its 10th season on PBS featuring a remarkable lineup of 30 films from a broad range of talented independent filmmakers showcasing diverse perspectives not seen anywhere else on television. The Emmy® Award-winning series moves to Thursday nights at 10pm (check local…

Donor Unknown is the fascinating story of JoEllen Marsh and her search for the sperm donor father she knows only as Donor 150. Raised in Pennsylvania by two mothers, JoEllen, 20, grew up with a burning curiosity to know more about her anonymous father. When she discovers an online registry that connects the children of donors, JoEllen manages to track down a…