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.

Thu, Jul 30	3:30 P.M.	The Tuba Thieves NH World (11.3) What is the role of sound and what does it mean to listen? Hard of hearing filmmaker Alison O'Daniel uses a series of tuba thefts in Los Angeles high schools as a jumping-off point to explore these questions.
Tue, Aug 4	3:00 P.M.	A Thousand Pines NH Explore (11.2) Over a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees across America.
Wed, Aug 5	4:00 A.M.	A Thousand Pines NH Explore (11.2) Over a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees across America.
Tue, Aug 18	2:00 P.M.	Greener Pastures NH Explore (11.2) There is a mental health crisis happening for many American farmers.
Wed, Aug 19	3:00 A.M.	Greener Pastures NH Explore (11.2) There is a mental health crisis happening for many American farmers.
Tue, Aug 25	1:30 P.M.	Free for All: The Public Library NH Explore (11.2) Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen.
Wed, Aug 26	3:00 A.M.	Free for All: The Public Library NH Explore (11.2) Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen.
Wed, Aug 26	7:00 P.M.	One with the Whale NH World (11.3) Hunting whales is a matter of survival for Alaska Native residents of St.
Thu, Aug 27	12:00 A.M.	One with the Whale NH World (11.3) Hunting whales is a matter of survival for Alaska Native residents of St.
Thu, Aug 27	8:00 A.M.	One with the Whale NH World (11.3) Hunting whales is a matter of survival for Alaska Native residents of St.