Independent Lens

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Independent Lens
GenreDocumentary, Drama
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons21
No. of episodes405 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersCarrie Lozano,[1] Lois Vossen
Running time60-120 minutes or multi-part docuseries
Production companyIndependent Television Service
Original release
NetworkPBS
ReleaseAugust 9, 1999 (1999-08-09) –
present

Independent Lens is a weekly television series airing on PBS featuring documentary films made by independent filmmakers. Past seasons of Independent Lens were hosted by Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Susan Sarandon, Edie Falco, Terrence Howard, Maggie Gyllenhaal, America Ferrera, Mary-Louise Parker,[2] and Stanley Tucci, who served two stints as host from 2012-2014.[3]

The series began in 1999 and for three years aired 10 episodes each fall season. In 2002, PBS announced that in 2003 the series would relaunch with ITVS as the production company, under the leadership of Sally Jo Fifer and Lois Vossen, and would expand to 29 primetime episodes a year.[4] The 2019-20 season is regarded as the 18th season for the series.

Independent Lens has won six Primetime Emmy Awards and 20 films have won

Awards.

Episodes

Audience Award

Independent Lens gives out an annual Audience Award. The TV viewing audience is invited to rate each episode of the series (through online voting), and an award is given to each season's winner. Winners of the Audience Award have included:[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ ITVS Names Carrie Lozano as President and CEO” (on June 7, 2023)
  2. ^ "Introducing Our Illustrious New Host, Mary-Louise Parker!" (on September 20, 2011)
  3. ^ Independent Lens Announces New Season Lineup” (on September 4, 2013)
  4. ^ "'Independent Lens' From ITVS Re-Launches; Expands to 29 Weeks". 2002-07-26. Archived from the original on 2002-08-03.
  5. ^ National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences News & Documentary Emmys Winners List” (on October 5, 2017)
  6. Peabody Award
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  7. ^ Independent Lens - About the Audience Award (retrieved June 3, 2009).

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