2010/2011 Season Preview
A remarkable array of films has been unveiled for the upcoming season. Check out our program guide to see what awaits you beginning October 19, 2010.
The Parking Lot Movie: Existential Implications
Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.
The Parking Lot Movie: "I Bought the Car"
Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.
Community Cinema - Promo
In over 65 cities nationwide, screenings are followed by lively panel discussions that bring together citizens, organizations and public television stations to encourage dialogue and action around important and timely social issues. Last season, over 40,000 people attended 650 events nationwide.
Paula Kerger - President & CEO of PBS
Paula Kerger, president & CEO of PBS, invites you to watch the slate of arts documentaries coming to Independent Lens this season.
The Parking Lot Movie - Trailer
Delve into the rarefied world of one small parking lot in a college town, and the asphalt philosophers who work as attendants there scrutinizing cars and license plates, capitalism, anger, justice, drunkenness, spiritual awakenings, class struggle, entitlement, and the plight of the service sector worker.
America Ferrera - Community Cinema
America Ferrera, host of Independent Lens, introduces the sixth season of Community Cinema. The free screening series, which begins in October, connects thousands with community-based organizations in more than 70 cities nationwide and online.
Garbage Dreams - Long Preview
Filmed over four years, 'Garbage Dreams' follows three teenage boys into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village, a ghetto located on the outskirts of Cairo.
Garbage Dreams - Short Preview
Follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the world’s largest garbage village outside Cairo. 12/10/2012
Young@Heart Promo
Prepare to be surprised, delighted and entertained by the inspiring members of the Young@Heart Chorus, a New England senior citizens chorus that has delighted audiences worldwide with their renditions of songs by everyone from The Clash to Coldplay, in Stephen Walker's critically acclaimed documentary.
The Late, Great Editorial Cartoonist Paul Conrad
Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad has drawn and quartered 11 presidents in a remarkable career spanning half a century. Narrated by Tom Brokaw, Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire pays tribute to a legendary journalist and artist who epitomizes the fiercely independent voice that has been vanishing from American news media in recent years.
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