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Independent Lens is America’s home for independent documentary film. (official site)

Episodes

Celebrate Queer Voices Spotlighting the LGBTQ+ community.
African American and Proud African American and Proud
Artistic Expression Films from artists about artists.
Changemakers Get inspired by people who've made an extraordinary impact.
Climate and Environment Highlighting films that focus on the intersection of climate, environment, and the human experience.
Disability Visibility Films that shine a light on disability.
Health and Wellness Films that provide an unflinching look at healthcare and mental health in the U.S.
Latinx Voices Highlighting Latinx voices and experiences.
Women's Stories Spotlighting women's stories.

PBS Short Film Festival
The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.
POV
Independent filmmakers present unique stories and characters with a point of view.
Indie Alaska
Take a trip up north with these local stories from Alaska Public Media.
Film School Shorts
Film School Shorts is a weekly series that showcases short student films.
Beyond the Bolex
A discovery of family treasures launches an exploration of a visionary inventor’s life.
America ReFramed
Brings to life compelling stories illuminating the contours of our ever-changing country.
Maine Public Film Series
A diverse offering of independently produced films that showcase people, places, and topic
REEL SOUTH
A documentary series reckoning with the South's past, present, and future.
Made Here
Made Here brings you the important thoughts, ideas, and issues of our region.
Doc World
DOC WORLD brings international documentaries from around the globe to a US audience.
Local, USA
Local, USA features fascinating stories of diverse people, curated around a single theme.
Out of the Dark
This series showcases people whose lives have been impacted by mental health issues.