Independent Lens

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

RETURNING28 Seasons538 Episodes★ 6.6

Independent Lens is a documentary series on PBS that premiered in 1999, with 28 seasons and 538 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Oct 26, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkPBS

First AiredAug 9, 1999

Last AiredOct 26, 2026

GenreDocumentary

Runtime60 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionITVS

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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Cast

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes28 seasons · 545 episodes

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E2My Omaha

Sep 21, 202686m

As Omaha is shaken by protests and a death that becomes a movement flashpoint, filmmaker Nick Beaulieu navigates family conflict, personal reckoning, and the lived realities of racial justice activists. What begins as an investigation into division becomes an intimate exploration of what it takes to stay connected when our deepest beliefs pull us apart.

E3Seeds

Oct 26, 2026116m

Seeds is a visual exploration of centennial farmers in the Southern U.S. This film examines the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land. Through the perspectives of three different lives, the film creates an intimate portrait of farmers and the landscapes they steward, illustrating how generations of Black family farms persevere despite enduring obstacles.

About Independent Lens

Independent Lens is a documentary series on PBS. The show first aired on Aug 9, 1999 and currently has 28 seasons and 538 episodes. Independent Lens is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Oct 26, 2026. It has a rating of 6.6/10 based on 16 votes. The cast includes Stanley Tucci.