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1. Community Cinema Announces a New Season of Free Screenings

   August 3, 2009

   Are you a fan of indie films? Be sure to check out Community Cinema, a free monthly screening series that showcases films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. In over 50 cities nationwide, screenings are followed by lively discussions and activities that bring together community members, leading organizations and public television…

2. Independent Lens Films Available Now on Netflix

   July 31, 2009

   Do you subscribe to Netflix? If so, be sure to add these latest Independent Lens titles to your queue. ADJUST YOUR COLOR: The Truth of Petey Greene **Winner of the 2009 Indie Lens Audience Award He was a former drug addict and felon. He was also America's first "shock jock." Petey Greene gave voice to the unheard––speaking truth to power on his raw and…

3. Video Sneak Preview of Upcoming Independent Lens Season

   July 30, 2009

   Award winning films from across the nation and around the globe, check out a preview of the upcoming season of Independent Lens, kicking off October 13 on PBS.

4. Independent Lens Unveils 2009-2010 Season on PBS

   July 30, 2009

   Get ready to rock with the most entertaining golden oldies you’ll ever meet, step inside a cramped New York City apartment filled with a mind-blowing collection of modern art and travel to the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, to experience the world’s largest garbage village. This diverse collection of stories––27 remarkable independent films––can only be…

5. The Masculinity Project: Watch Tonight’s Virtual Screening of NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN: Oscar Grant Tribute

   July 30, 2009

   The National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) and Independent Television Service (ITVS) joined up to present a web-based “virtual screening” series, which showcases some of the latest short documentaries from the Masculinity Project. Be sure to check out tonight’s virtual screening at 8:00 PM EDT of the film NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN: Oscar Grant…