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The Garbage Dreams Game Nominated in 2nd Annual Games for Change Awards
May 13, 2011The 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…
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Celebrate Earth Day with a Social Screening of Garbage Dreams
April 18, 2011The exclusive online screening will be held on Thursday, April 21 at 9PM EDT / 6PM PDT on Independent Lens' Facebook Page and on Livestream. In celebration of Earth Day, Independent Lens will present an exclusive screening of the highly acclaimed documentary, Garbage Dreams by Mai Iskander on Thursday, April 21, 9PM/EDT 6PM PDT on the Independent Lens…
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Community Cinema Rocks the Bay Area
July 6, 2010Sara Brissenden-Smith, regional outreach coordinator for the Bay Area, gives us highlights from a season of Community Cinema screenings. I just completed my first full season of Community Cinema — that’s 18 screenings, with more than 30 community partners, 40 panelists, and more than 1,000 audience members.Copyright Criminals brought out some of our…
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It’s a Wrap! A Look Back at Independent Lens Season 2009/10
June 7, 2010There you have it folks, another gem-filled season of the Emmy Award-winning series Independent Lens is done and dusted. What a ride! We thought we’d take you back to some of the highlights, and point you to where you can catch up on any of the films you missed. The season premiered with a fan favorite, Herb & Dorothy, about the unassuming Vogels of New York…
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Community Cinema Featured on Channel 9 in Washington, D.C.
December 17, 2009Local TV station WUSA Channel 9 in Washington D.C. featured an in-studio interview with local Community Cinema Coordinator Michon Boston on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Watch Michon discuss the Community Cinema program, local partners and upcoming films in her live TV interview. Be sure to check out the following free Washington, D.C. area events…