Independent Lens

This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning 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. INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history. The series is supported by interactive companion Web sites and national publicity and community engagement campaigns.

Mon, Mar 20 10:00 P.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NHPBS

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Tue, Mar 21 12:00 P.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NH EXPLORE

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Wed, Mar 22 3:00 A.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NHPBS

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Wed, Mar 22 7:30 P.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NH WORLD

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Thu, Mar 23 12:30 A.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NH WORLD

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Thu, Mar 23 8:30 A.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NH WORLD

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Thu, Mar 23 2:00 P.M. A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem     NH WORLD

NFL cheerleaders revolve their lives around their sport, but most earn less than minimum wage.

Thu, Mar 23 3:00 P.M. 9to5: The Story of a Movement     NH WORLD

Go inside the inspiring movement for women's workplace equality in the 1970s.

Sat, Mar 25 12:00 P.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NH WORLD

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Sun, Mar 26 3:00 A.M. Storming Caesars Palace     NHPBS

Meet activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement of mothers who challenged presidents, the Vegas mob, and everyday Americans to fight for a universal basic income and rethink their notions of the "welfare queen.

Mon, Mar 27 8:00 P.M. Represent     NH WORLD

Leading up to the 2018 midterm elections in the heart of the Midwest, three women take on entrenched local political networks in their fight to reshape politics on their own terms.

Mon, Mar 27 10:00 P.M. Hidden Letters     NHPBS

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Tue, Mar 28 1:00 A.M. Represent     NH WORLD

Leading up to the 2018 midterm elections in the heart of the Midwest, three women take on entrenched local political networks in their fight to reshape politics on their own terms.

Tue, Mar 28 9:00 A.M. Represent     NH WORLD

Leading up to the 2018 midterm elections in the heart of the Midwest, three women take on entrenched local political networks in their fight to reshape politics on their own terms.

Tue, Mar 28 12:00 P.M. Hidden Letters     NH EXPLORE

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Tue, Mar 28 1:30 P.M. One Child Nation     NH EXPLORE

China's one-child policy forever changed the lives of mothers and children.

Wed, Mar 29 7:00 P.M. Writing with Fire     NH WORLD

Meet the women journalists of India's only all-female news network, who risk everything in a male-dominated world to uncover their country's political inequities.

Wed, Mar 29 8:30 P.M. Hidden Letters     NH WORLD

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Thu, Mar 30 12:00 A.M. Writing with Fire     NH WORLD

Meet the women journalists of India's only all-female news network, who risk everything in a male-dominated world to uncover their country's political inequities.

Thu, Mar 30 1:30 A.M. Hidden Letters     NH WORLD

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Thu, Mar 30 8:00 A.M. Writing with Fire     NH WORLD

Meet the women journalists of India's only all-female news network, who risk everything in a male-dominated world to uncover their country's political inequities.

Thu, Mar 30 9:30 A.M. Hidden Letters     NH WORLD

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Sat, Apr 1 12:00 P.M. Hidden Letters     NH WORLD

The bonds of sisterhood, and the parallels of struggles among generations of women in China, are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.

Sun, Apr 2 4:00 A.M. Represent     NH WORLD

Leading up to the 2018 midterm elections in the heart of the Midwest, three women take on entrenched local political networks in their fight to reshape politics on their own terms.

Sun, Apr 2 10:00 P.M. Tiktok, Boom.     NH WORLD

Featuring a cast of Gen Z influencers and experts, this film dissects TikTok, one of the most influential platforms in the new social media landscape, balancing a genuine interest in the community and its innovative mechanics with healthy skepticism.

Mon, Apr 3 2:00 A.M. Tiktok, Boom.     NH WORLD

Featuring a cast of Gen Z influencers and experts, this film dissects TikTok, one of the most influential platforms in the new social media landscape, balancing a genuine interest in the community and its innovative mechanics with healthy skepticism.

Mon, Apr 3 10:00 A.M. Tiktok, Boom.     NH WORLD

Featuring a cast of Gen Z influencers and experts, this film dissects TikTok, one of the most influential platforms in the new social media landscape, balancing a genuine interest in the community and its innovative mechanics with healthy skepticism.

Tue, Apr 4 1:30 P.M. Storm Lake     NH EXPLORE

Go inside The Storm Lake Times, a Pulitzer-winning newspaper serving an Iowa town that has seen its share of changes.

Wed, Apr 5 2:00 P.M. Bedlam     NH WORLD

Hear the poignant stories of people grappling with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

Wed, Apr 5 7:30 P.M. Children of Las Brisas     NH WORLD

In an impoverished Venezuela neighborhood, the power of music is put to the test for El Sistema national youth orchestra.

Thu, Apr 6 12:30 A.M. Children of Las Brisas     NH WORLD

In an impoverished Venezuela neighborhood, the power of music is put to the test for El Sistema national youth orchestra.

Thu, Apr 6 8:30 A.M. Children of Las Brisas     NH WORLD

In an impoverished Venezuela neighborhood, the power of music is put to the test for El Sistema national youth orchestra.

Thu, Apr 6 2:00 P.M. Storm Lake     NH WORLD

Go inside The Storm Lake Times, a Pulitzer-winning newspaper serving an Iowa town that has seen its share of changes.

Sat, Apr 8 12:00 P.M. Children of Las Brisas     NH WORLD

In an impoverished Venezuela neighborhood, the power of music is put to the test for El Sistema national youth orchestra.

Sun, Apr 16 10:00 P.M. A Reckoning In Boston     NH WORLD

A white filmmaker sets out to document students of color enrolled in Boston's Clemente Course in the Humanities.

Mon, Apr 17 2:00 A.M. A Reckoning In Boston     NH WORLD

A white filmmaker sets out to document students of color enrolled in Boston's Clemente Course in the Humanities.

Mon, Apr 17 10:00 A.M. A Reckoning In Boston     NH WORLD

A white filmmaker sets out to document students of color enrolled in Boston's Clemente Course in the Humanities.

Wed, Apr 19 7:30 P.M. Ferguson Rises     NH WORLD

Michael Brown Sr.'s son was killed in 2014 by white police officer Darren Wilson, an event that fueled the global Black Lives Matter movement.

Thu, Apr 20 12:30 A.M. Ferguson Rises     NH WORLD

Michael Brown Sr.'s son was killed in 2014 by white police officer Darren Wilson, an event that fueled the global Black Lives Matter movement.

Thu, Apr 20 8:30 A.M. Ferguson Rises     NH WORLD

Michael Brown Sr.'s son was killed in 2014 by white police officer Darren Wilson, an event that fueled the global Black Lives Matter movement.

Sat, Apr 22 12:00 P.M. Ferguson Rises     NH WORLD

Michael Brown Sr.'s son was killed in 2014 by white police officer Darren Wilson, an event that fueled the global Black Lives Matter movement.

Mon, Apr 24 10:00 P.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NHPBS

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Tue, Apr 25 12:00 P.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NH EXPLORE

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Wed, Apr 26 3:00 A.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NHPBS

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Wed, Apr 26 7:30 P.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NH WORLD

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Thu, Apr 27 12:30 A.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NH WORLD

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Thu, Apr 27 8:30 A.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NH WORLD

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Thu, Apr 27 2:30 P.M. Down A Dark Stairwell     NH WORLD

A Chinese American cop shoots and kills an innocent Black man in the dark stairwell of a Brooklyn housing project.

Sat, Apr 29 12:00 P.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NH WORLD

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Sun, Apr 30 3:00 A.M. Free Chol Soo Lee     NHPBS

Sentenced to death for a 1973 San Francisco murder, Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was set free after a pan-Asian solidarity movement of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Americans helped to overturn his conviction.

Sun, Apr 30 10:00 P.M. A Day in the Life of America/American Nomads     NH WORLD

On July 4, 2017, more than 90 film crews across the country capture Americans in the midst of life, liberty and their particular pursuit of happiness, creating an unflinching snapshot of the depth and breadth of the American experience.

Mon, May 1 2:00 A.M. A Day in the Life of America/American Nomads     NH WORLD

On July 4, 2017, more than 90 film crews across the country capture Americans in the midst of life, liberty and their particular pursuit of happiness, creating an unflinching snapshot of the depth and breadth of the American experience.


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NOVA | Ancient Builders of the Amazon
POV | POV Shorts: Happiness is £4 Million
Finding Your Roots | Chosen
After Action | Taps
Austin City Limits | Spoon
Antiques Roadshow | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Hour 1
Nature | Meet the Family | Dogs in the Wild
Independent Lens | The Picture Taker
Next at the Kennedy Center | The Roots Residency
All Creatures Great and Small | Episode 1
America's Test Kitchen | Porchetta-Style Turkey and Fennel
United in Song | United In Song 2022: Ringing in the New Year Together
Vienna Blood | Episode 1 | Deadly Communion Part 1
American Experience | The Lie Detector
First Contact: An Alien Encounter | First Contact: An Alien Encounter
American Masters | Groucho & Cavett
Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas | Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas
Family Travel with Colleen Kelly | Lafayette, Louisiana
The Letter: A Message For Our Earth | The Letter: A Message For Our Earth
In A Different Key | In A Different Key
The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations | Kristalina Georgieva
La Otra Mirada | Your History
The Earthshot Prize | The Earthshot Prize 2022
Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir | O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
Celebrate & Sing! Glory to the Newborn King! | Celebrate & Sing! Glory to the Newborn King!
The St Olaf Christmas Festival | The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Love Divine
Miss Scarlet & The Duke | Episode 1: The Vanishing
Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies | Episode 1
The Caverns Sessions | BRIT TAYLOR
Magpie Murders | Episode 6
The Great Age Reboot | The Great Age Reboot
How She Rolls | A Very Carrie Christmas