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  1. Recent Talkback About Independent Lens This Month

    May 28, 2009

    Always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial, Independent Lens brings you documentaries, dramas, shorts and Web-exclusive projects made by independent thinkers. Check out some of the recent Talkback from viewers about films airing this month.STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME: “This was such an uplifting and touching story of a love that was truly meant to…

  2. Video Feature: Tavis Smiley Show Looks at CRIPS AND BLOODS

    May 7, 2009

    On Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 PM (check local listings), Independent Lens will present CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, which examines the conditions that have lead to the devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles. Following the broadcast, be sure to watch the Tavis Smiley Show with CRIPS AND BLOODS Producer…

  3. In the News: The Latest on ITVS Programs

    May 4, 2009

    Seattle NBC affiliate reports on the Community Cinema screening of CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, hosted by KCTS, and the impact of gang violence in the community. Watch the full report >>“WINGS OF DEFEAT combines interview footage and visits to Japanese war museums with rarely screened propaganda movies and posters as well as original…

  4. Terrence Howard Interviews Baron Davis about CRIPS AND BLOODS

    April 30, 2009

    Independent Lens host Terrence Howard sat down with Baron Davis, producer of CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America to talk about growing up on the streets of Los Angeles. Find out what the film means to Davis, how he focused on his professional basketball career and why he chose to bring his film to public television. CRIPS AND BLOODS will air on Independent Lens on…

  5. ITVS and WHYY Present CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America

    April 28, 2009

    CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made in America, which examines the conditions that have led to the devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles, played to a full house at The Rotunda, an arts and culture space in West Philadelphia. The event was co-presented by ITVS and WHYY, in partnership with the Philadelphia Anti-Drug…

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