Independent lens independent documentary films pbs. Airing monday nights at 10pm on pbs, americas home for documentaries. A products availability is clearly noted on the product detail page as in stock, advanced sale, release date or special order. All airdates are relative to this series as many of these films screened, either in theaters or on television, prior to becoming a part of the independent lens series. Legends this action drama starring sean bean wraps its second season with a trio of new episodes. Airing weekly on pbs, the fivetime emmy awardwinning series independent lens is an independent film festival in your living room. Watch independent lens online full episodes of season 21. Bill kurtis hosts this documentary series that profiles criminal cases involving high profile murders, serial killers, and organized crime. Independent lens is series on pbs that airs dramatic and documentary films.
East of salinas premieres on pbss independent lens on monday, november 23, 2016. Right, they struggle to stay true to their ambitions, while dealing with pressure from families, friends, and governmental stigma. You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming, wrote poet pablo neruda. Past seasons of independent lens were presented by hosts angela bassett, don cheadle, susan sarandon, edie falco, terrence howard, maggie gyllenhaal, america ferrera, marylouise parker, and stanley tucci, who served two stints as host from 20122014. Watch all 22 independent lens episodes from season 18,view pictures, get episode information and more. Independent lens films have won 19 emmy awards, 16 peabody awards, five dupontcolumbia university awards, and have received 10 academy award nominations. A followup to east of salinas, the dreamer revisits jose ansaldo, a bright, optimistic kid about to graduate from middle school in salinas, california, the nations salad bowl. Leftover women follows three successful chinese women who, despite thriving careers, are still labeled sheng nu, a derogatory term in china to describe educated, professional women in their mid20s and 30s who are not married.
Independent lens is televisions largest showcase of independent documentary film, airing monday nights. Independent lens is a weekly television series airing on pbs presenting documentary films made by independent filmmakers. From page to stage, robert levi, december 16, 20 201216, playwrights tarell alvin mccraney and rajiv joseph. Jose is undocumented and as he grows older he begins to understand the complexities of the situation. Sophie sartain, director of the independent lens documentary mimi and dona, which explores the trials of parenting and care through the story of her aunt and grandmother, brings us this short film about her relationship with her son ben, who was diagnosed with autism. A followup to east of salinas, the dreamer revisits jose ansaldo, a bright, optimistic kid about to. The series is always hosted by a wellknown actor or actress. Independent lens is americas home for independent documentary film. Jose is undocumented and as he grows older he begins to understand the. Independent lens 20192020 season promo independent lens. The dreamer revisits jose ansaldo, an optimistic 14yearold with dreams of college amidst deportation worries. Share this video on facebook share this video on twitter. Check your local listings, and dont miss an episode.
With parents working long hours in the fields, third grader jose ansaldo turns to his teacher, oscar ramos, for guidance. The films that the show airs usually have been on the independent theater circuit and have received wideacclaim and awards. Jose dreams of going to college to become an engineer, but he and other promising students like him now face the threat of deportation. Short your continuing support helps make whyy possible. Episode 518 tshirt travels was first broadcast on pbs on june 1, 2002, but not as. Decade of fire covers the shocking story of when the south bronx was on fire in the 70s. This acclaimed emmy awardwinning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers and featuring unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history. Each week we introduce a new documentary film from among the best independent filmmakers working today. Each episode culminating with the justice dispensed by the american legal system in each case. Aug 07, 2017 with parents working long hours in the fields, third grader jose ansaldo turns to his teacher, oscar ramos, for guidance. Special 9m 57s with parents working long hours in the fields, third grader jose ansaldo turns to his teacher, oscar ramos, for guidance. Airing weekly on pbs, the emmy awardwinning series independent lens is like an independent film festival in your living room. Sumo east and west is a feature documentary about americans in the ancient japanese sport of sumo wrestling.
Sep 07, 2017 a followup to east of salinas, the dreamer revisits jose ansaldo, a bright, optimistic kid about to graduate from middle school in salinas, california, the nations salad bowl. His single mom is a farmworker who struggles to support jose and his siblings. Ramos checks in on jose, now in middle school but no closer to resolution on his immigration status. Independent lens the new documentary east of salinas profiles. Sep 07, 2017 airing weekly on pbs, the fivetime emmy awardwinning series independent lens is an independent film festival in your living room. Each week the awardwinning series delivers engaging documentaries crafted by the industrys boldest filmmakers. New episodes are ready weekday mornings so you can listen on your morning commute. Each week we introduce a new documentary film from among the. Watch independent lens online full episodes of season 21 to. Watch independent lens episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Independent lens is moving to monday nights at 10 p. A look at the relationship between young student jose ansaldo and his teacher oscar ramos, both sons of migrant farm workers, in salinas. Mar 19, 2015 in this excerpt from the independent lens documentary little white lie, filmmaker lacey schwartz talks about how applying to college at georgetown university made her more ready to try on a new.
Ramos checking in on his former student, who is now in middle school but no closer to resolution or reassurance on his immigration status. With little support at home, he turns to his teacher, oscar ramos, who like jose was born the son of migrant farm workers, and who inspires him to imagine a life. Coming to pbs, americas home for documentaries, independent lens presents a new. Independent lens the dos and donts of blind dating blind.
Independent lens is televisions largest showcase of independent documentary film, airing monday nights on most pbs member stations. Independent lens east of salinas trailer season 17. Track independent lens new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Independent lens tv series 1999 the movie database. This is a list of films from the independent lens series on pbs. Each episode introduces new documentaries and dramas made by independent thinkers. Independent lens east of salinas season 17 episode 4 kqed. In this excerpt from the independent lens documentary little white lie, filmmaker lacey schwartz talks about how applying to college at georgetown university made her more ready to try on a new. The film then revisits jose four years later, with mr. Independent lens the dos and donts of blind dating. Sumo is not only the national sport of japan but a centuriesold cultural treasure that is literally part of the shinto religion. Both sons of migrant farm workers, salinas, ca teacher oscar ramos mentors jose ansaldo.
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