Blog
We always have something new in the works. Here's what you need to know.
Recent Posts
-
Tuesday on Independent Lens: Reel Injun
November 2, 2010Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian premieres tonight at 10 PM on Independent Lens (check local listings). The documentary by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond is an entertaining trip through the evolution of North American Native people ("The Indians") as portrayed in famous Hollywood movies, from the silent era to today. Traveling through the…
-
America Ferrera Kicks Off Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2010The film Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian airs this Tuesday, November 2 on Independent Lens. Director Neil Diamond’s documentary explores the depiction of Natives on the big screen and television throughout modern cinema — from the noble savage, to the grinning right-hand man to the white hero, to recent inroads made in films by and about…
-
Introducing the FUTURESTATES Lesson Plans
November 1, 2010Educators: get back to the future with your students! Check out ITVS's online series FUTURESTATES, short films fusing an exploration of social issues with elements of speculative and science fiction. Free companion lesson plans for grades 9-12 are now available! Educators can access more lesson plans like this one, on the Community Classroom…
-
In the News: The Latest on ITVS Programs
October 29, 2010What would Sacheen Littlefeather say? “And just like that, I began my day with Sacheen. I didn’t know who Sacheen Littlefeather was until I saw a screening of the documentary Reel Injun in Tulsa earlier this year. There is a film clip from the 1973 Oscar Awards in the documentary. Marlon Brando was announced winner of Best Actor for his role in The Godfather.…
-
Several ITVS Films Nominated for IDA Awards
October 29, 2010Nominees for the 2010 IDA Documentary Awards were announced this week, with many of the year’s most buzzed-about titles and festival favorites making the list. Several ITVS films were nominated, including a handful from Independent Lens. Winners will be announced on December 3 at the Directors Guild Theater in Los Angeles in a ceremony hosted by…