Independent Lens

Name: Independent Lens
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1999-08-09
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Stanley Tucci

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Documentary

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.

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StatusReturning Series

First AiredAugust 9, 1999

Last AiredJuly 6, 2026

Episode Runtime1sa

Seasons27

Episodes542

TypeDocumentary

Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

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True North: Canadian Myths and Black Power

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