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  1. Fighting for the Public Square

    May 4, 2011

    Sally Jo Fifer explains why — now more than ever — our democracy depends on the in-depth, diverse, and nuanced stories of independent filmmakers.  Beyond the Box trumpets the work of independent filmmakers, and rightly so. Amid the posts, an occasional report from the organization about the organization seems in order — and not just because ITVS is…

  2. America Ferrera Makes PBS Programming a Habit

    March 22, 2011

    The Independent Lens host lists a few reasons why Public Television is more important today than ever before.          Art, history, science, news, and great documentaries are among the many reasons to make PBS a habit. No cable subscription required! Catch host America Ferrera Tuesday night’s on Independent Lens and tune in next week for the inspirational…

  3. The Congo and Beyond: Live Chat on Empowering Women

    March 4, 2011

    On Tuesday, March 8 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT, PBS NewsHour will team up with ITVS and Independent Lens to present a panel discussion on violence against women in the Congo and beyond. The Congo and Beyond: Live Chat on Empowering Women Set on the 100th anniversary of  International Women’s Day, the online discussion will use news reports and footage from the…

  4. Survey Says: Support Public Broadcasting

    March 1, 2011

    Bipartisan survey shows public’s overwhelming opposition to proposed cuts A national survey undertaken by the bipartisan polling firms of Hart Research and American Viewpoint indicates overwhelming public opposition (69% to 27%) to proposals to eliminate government funding of public broadcasting, with voters across the political spectrum…

  5. ITVS Announces Five-Year Investment from Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Program

    February 22, 2011

    Program will bring $1 million a year to independent producersITVS is delighted to announce it will continue to find and fund the highest-quality international documentaries and bring them to millions of U.S. television and online viewers with a new five-year investment from Ford Foundation’s JustFilms program. The funding will provide $1 million a…

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