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  1. Video Extra: SUMMER SUN WINTER MOON

    November 6, 2009

    This is the companion piece to SUMMER SUN WINTER MOON, airing this month on public television, which tells the story of an unexpected collaboration between a Blackfeet poet and an unconventional classical composer that led to a unique work of art. In this video extra, teenager Jesse Desrosier gives an intimate look into daily life on the Blackfeet

  2. Filmmaker Hugo Perez Recounts Unlikely Collaboration

    October 30, 2009

    SUMMER SUN WINTER MOON, airing in November on public television, tells the story of the unlikely collaboration between a Blackfeet poet and an unconventional classical composer, which resulted in a provocative symphony about the Lewis and Clark expedition from the perspective of American Indians today. Filmmaker Hugo Perez recounts the adventurous

  3. Native American Heritage Month: Upcoming ITVS Programs

    October 29, 2009

    As the nation observes Native American Heritage Month throughout November, PBS will air programs that examine and celebrate the many aspects of Native American life and history. Be sure to check out these two new compelling ITVS documentaries: POWER PATHS, airing November 3 at 10:00 on Independent Lens (check local listings), looks at how Native

  4. Filmmaker Jamie Meltzer Discusses Digital Distribution Strategy

    July 15, 2009

    Filmmaker Jamie Meltzer’s OFF THE CHARTS: The Song-Poem Story is currently available to watch online. Learn about his online distribution strategy and how he embraced various social networking tools.OFF THE CHARTS: The Song-Poem Story exposes the strange underworld of the song-poem industry. Like a warped fun-house mirror, the song-poem industry

  5. Filmmaker Lisa Russell Wins Boston/New England Emmy Award for BI-RACIAL HAIR

    June 9, 2009

    Filmmaker Lisa Russell was recently honored at the Boston/New England Emmy Awards for her short film BI-RACIAL HAIR, which will have an encore presentation tonight at 10:00 PM on Independent Lens with THE ORDER OF MYTHS (check local listings). Read about her experience making the film, attending the ceremony and what she thought about getting bumped by