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  1. Patricia Boero Credits ITVS & LPB Collaboration in The Storm That Swept Mexico

    May 15, 2011

    The former executive director of Latino Public Broadcasting recently visited ITVS and discussed the collaborative efforts behind The Storm That Swept Mexico. The documentary — which examines the complex cultural forces that shaped The Mexican Revolution — premieres Sunday, May 15, on PBS (check local listings).  Watch the trailer for The Storm That…

  2. FOCUS ON: Tamra Davis, Director of Basquiat

    May 14, 2011

    FOCUS ON is a regular interview series profiling independent filmmakers and their projects. Up this week is Tamra Davis, whose documentary Basquiat, aired this season on Independent Lens.What was your favorite movie when you were a child? I used to watch a lot of old movies when I was a kid. The Wizard of Oz was one of my favorite movies. I liked the contrast…

  3. Children of the Amazon Collects High Honors in Nepal

    May 13, 2011

    Denise Zmekhol’s documentary Children of the Amazon recently picked up the Bronze Drum Award at the Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival. The filmmaker offered BTB a report from her trip, with some special footage from the doc. Children of the Amazon will be rebroadcast on May 14 and 15 on the WORLD Channel.  In April I was invited to participate in…

  4. The Garbage Dreams Game Nominated in 2nd Annual Games for Change Awards

    May 13, 2011

    The Games For Change Awards recognize excellence in games that address current, pressing social issues. The Garbage Dreams Game, developed to complement the acclaimed Independent Lens documentary by Mai Iskander, received a nomination in the 2nd Annual Games for Change Awards in the Transmedia category. The awards recognize excellence in “games for…

  5. Indie Lens, ITVS & PBS NewsHour Host Chat on Bhutto Doc & Women’s Leadership

    May 9, 2011

    On Wednesday, at 2pm ET / 11am PT, ITVS, Independent Lens, and PBS NewsHour will co-present a live chat on the Independent Lens documentary Bhutto and women's leadership.<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=4f3b13c608"…

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