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ITVS Brings Home Two Peabody Awards for “Philly D.A.” and “Mr. Soul”
Wins Mark 45th Peabody in 34-Year History for Leading Documentary Co-Producer and Distributor for Public Media
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Independent Lens Releases Stories for Justice Impact Report
Documentary storytelling programs increased understanding about the inequities in the U.S. justice system and inspired 45% of viewers to engage in local civic dialogue about reform.
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Independent Lens Wins First Webby Award for “The People V.”, Companion Web Series to “Philly D.A.”
“The People V.” Was Awarded the Webby Award for Best Video Series for Public Service & Activism for Its Exploration of Issues Within the Criminal Justice System That Contribute to Mass Incarceration as Highlighted in the Critically-Acclaimed Docuseries “Philly D.A.”
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The Supervising Producer Partnership: How CJ Hunt Found the Arc for “Neutral Ground” While Working with ITVS
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Announcing the ITVS Humanities Documentary Development Fellows
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Journey Into the Mysteries of Consciousness With “Aware: Glimpses of Consciousness” Premiering on PBS’s Independent Lens April 25, 2022
The Award-Winning Documentary Investigates the Mysteries of Consciousness Through a Scientific and Spiritual Lens
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Coming-of-Age Journey of Navajo Nation High School Students Is the Focus of Compelling New Documentary “Scenes From the Glittering World,” Premiering May 16, 2022 on PBS
Documentary Chronicles Adolescence for Three Indigenous Students as They Navigate Their Futures and Journey to Connect with Navajo Homeland and Culture
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“When Claude Got Shot” Documentary Grapples With Complexities of Gun Violence and Healing in Its Aftermath, Premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens May 9, 2022
Directed by Award-Winning Filmmaker, Brad Lichtenstein, the Film Follows Three Strangers Tragically Bound Together Through Gun Violence and a Five-Year Journey Navigating a Flawed Justice System on the Way to Recovery and Forgiveness
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Oscar®-Nominated Documentary “Writing With Fire” Makes Its Television Debut on PBS’s Independent Lens on March 28, 2022
Film Turns a Lens on India’s Only All-Female News Outlet in Male-Dominated Media Landscape
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“Writing With Fire” Marks Eleventh Documentary From PBS’s Independent Lens To Receive Oscar Nomination
The Inspiring Documentary About India’s Only All-Female News Outlet Will Make Its Television Debut March 28 On Independent Lens
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Independent Lens, Louisville Courier- Journal Partner To Launch a Multimedia Series Focused on Kentucky’s Persistent Felony Offender Law
The Ground-Breaking Investigative Series Will Explore One of the State’s Most Polarizing and Long-Running Laws and Its Lasting Impact on Kentuckians
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Documentary Exploring Complexities of School Gun Violence and Prevention, “Bulletproof,” Premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on February 14, 2022
Filmmaker and Educator Todd Chandler Examines Fear, Violence, and the Monetization of Classroom Safety in the Age of Mass Shootings