ITVS in the News
A sampling of coverage from The New York Times, NPR and more
New York Times: With a Voice and a Spirit, Triumphing Over Racism Barbara Smith Conrad, a black child of the segregated South, did not seek to vote or to ride in the front of the bus. She just wanted to sing. NPR’s The Story: When I Rise Tonight, PBS is broadcasting a documentary film, When I Rise, about the extraordinary life of Barbara Smith Conrad. Barbara is a gifted black mezzo-soprano who, as a music student at the University of Texas, found herself in a civil rights storm when she was cast in a leading role opposite a white student.
Tavis Smiley Blog: The Amazing World of Marwencol With echoes of another great outsider art doc, In the Realms of the Unreal, Marwencol is about art, but also about what motivates the artist, and in this case the circumstances are highly unusual. Marwencol is now playing in select cinemas. It will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray April 12 and will be broadcast on PBS' Independent Lens April 26.
OutFront Magazine: William S. Burroughs: A Man Within William S. Burroughs might not be a household name, but those who are familiar with the Beat Generation - or who want to become more familiar with the rebellious queer men who influenced generations of poets, writers and musicians - will want to tune in to Rocky Mountain PBS Channel 6 on February 12 when the PBS series Independent Lens premieres William S. Burroughs: A Man Within.
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ITVS Responds to Rescission Vote
July 18, 2025[July 18, 2025] Carrie Lozano, President and CEO of the Independent Television Service (ITVS), issued the following statement in response to Congress' vote clawing back congressional approved funding for public media.Congress’ decision to pass the rescission package that removes the $1.1B of previously approved federal funds for the Corporation of…
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Protecting Our Future and Charting the Course Ahead
June 4, 2025We are sharing the sad and difficult news that ITVS is reducing its staff by 13 individuals across the organization. For a staff so committed to our mission and to each other, this 20% staff reduction is a painful moment. Our dedicated staff have made important contributions that are part of ITVS' legacy and success story. In the past few months, ITVS has…
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ITVS Documentary "Greener Pastures" Honored by the Television Academy
May 1, 2025The Television Academy announced that the ITVS-supported, Independent Lens documentary Greener Pastures will be celebrated at the 18th Television Academy Honors. Established in 2008, the Television Academy Honors Award recognizes “Television with a Conscience” and seeks to celebrate programs that inspire, motivate, and harness the power of…