Independent Lens
- 1999 – 2026
- Returning Series
- Documentary
- ~1h / ep
- 27 seasons
- 6.6/10
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 and featuring unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history.
Latest: Season 27 · 2025
View all seasonsE1. Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
Oct 6, 2025 · 85m
Phil Sharp's RNA discovery reshaped science, medicine, and the global biotech industry.
E2. Ratified
Oct 20, 2025 · 84m
A bipartisan coalition continues a century-long fight to add gender equality into the Constitution.
E3. Life After
Oct 27, 2025 · 84m
Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy, and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option. Who gets real choice -- and who doesn't -- in life and death?
E4. Vivien's Wild Ride
Jan 26, 2026 · 85m
When her eyesight begins to fade, a film editor reimagines belonging and what it truly means to see.
E5. The Librarians
Feb 9, 2026 · 86m
Librarians across the U.S. examine how restrictions on library content are shaping communities. Drawing on historical context, the film explores the broader implications for education and public life.
E6. The Inquisitor
Feb 23, 2026 · 86m
Barbara Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon's impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.
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