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For highlighting the awe-inspiring efforts of these courageous female reporters on the front lines of India’s leading issues and for its inspiring embodiment of tenacious, local journalism, Peabody honors "@IndependentLens: @WritingWthFire." 🏆 ✨
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A once-secret written language in China is the only script designed and used exclusively by women. What secrets does it hold in confronting patriarchy? Stream @IndependentLens’ #HiddenLettersPBS on the PBS App now.
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Luciano makes a living as a maletero, driving across the border delivering goods from immigrants who settled in Texas to their families in Mexico. Watch how Luciano’s responsibility goes beyond delivering boxes: youtube.com/watch?v=MOqdDUbG… @pbs @IndependentLens #PBSShortDocs
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Before the hit song or film, 9to5 was an inspiring movement for equality that encapsulated the spirit of both the women’s and labor movements of the 1970s. Stream @IndependentLens' #9to5PBS now on the PBS App. pbs.org/video/9to5-the-story…
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On June 30th, 1966, they had the first NATIONWIDE welfare rights protest. Learn more about the history of #welfarerights. Watch #StormingCaesarsPalace, now streaming on @IndependentLens @PBS: pbs.org/stormingcaesars
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It's broadcast day! Tune into @IndependentLens @PBS to watch #StormingCaesarsPalace, or stream on the #PBS website or Video App: to.pbs.org/3JSpyMJ
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We are only FOUR DAYS away from our broadcast on @IndependentLens! This has been such an incredible journey and labor of love, and we are so excited to share #RubyDuncan's story with the world. Tune in March 20th on @PBS + streaming on the #PBS Video App.
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, add these 7 @IndependentLens films spotlighting women’s stories to your must-watch list. 🎥
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"The trust built and relationships formed in these places are the beginning of so many things for that person."
Read on to find out what the Overdose Prevention Society is doing to save lives & give hope to a marginalized community. (From @IndependentLens)to.pbs.org/3ZuT5Bf
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"An important part of this film is the spirit going through that town, about connecting to the history and the ancestors."
Ira McKinley & Bhawin Suchak, the filmmakers behind #OuttaTheMuckFilmPBS from @IndependentLens, discuss their moving new documentary.pbs.org/independentlens/blog…
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In a film produced by @EAlexTheGreat and @WhitneyBDow, an Evanston, Illinois rookie alderwoman leads the passage of the first tax-funded reparations bill for Black Americans. Stream The Big Payback from @IndependentLens on the PBS app.
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Do you know what percentage of White Americans believe reparations should be paid to Black Americans? @WhitneyBDow @IndependentLens
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We asked @ealexthegreat about some of the challenges she faced making The Big Payback and here's what she had to say. @IndependentLens #BlockPartyPBS
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As overdose deaths in Vancouver, Canada reach an all-time high, #FentanylFilmPBS looks beyond the stigma of people who use drugs.
Stream the new documentary from @IndependentLens now on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/3XznmNE
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The people of Pahokee rise “outta the muck” to celebrate family history and big-time football. 🏈
Stream #OuttaTheMuckFilmPBS from @IndependentLens on the PBS app now. to.pbs.org/3wYVU13
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In Pahokee, football isn’t just a way of life... it’s a way out. 🏈
Watch @IndependentLens’ #OuttaTheMuckFilmPBS on the PBS app starting tomorrow at 10/9c.
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In recognition of #WorldCancerDay, @IndependentLens is giving away copies of This is What a Hero Looks like. Enter to win now!
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With Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer — and paid FBI informant — there was a lot more than meets the eye.
Stream #PictureTakerPBS from @IndependentLens now on the PBS app.
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"The journey from podcast to film was wild. Both are balancing acts, done standing on one leg, while moving on a fast train."
#BigPaybackFilmPBS filmmakers @EAlexTheGreat and @whitneybdow talk about their collaboration in this Q&A. (From @IndependentLens)
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The vibrant life of Ernest Withers — civil rights photographer, and FBI informant — was anything but black and white.
Watch @IndependentLens’ #PictureTakerPBS on the PBS app starting tomorrow.