Independent Lens | KCET
Independent Lens
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. "Independent Lens" features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history. The series is supported by interactive companion Web sites and national publicity and community engagement campaigns.
Full Episodes
-
Independent Lens
Independent Lens
Cooked: Survival By Zip Code
Learn the story of a heat wave that overtook Chicago in July 1995, killing 739 residents, most of them poor, elderly and African American. The heat wave revealed a long-term crisis of poverty, racism, and economic and social isolation in the city.
-
Independent Lens
Independent Lens
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
"Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities" is a documentary and interactive project that explores the pivotal role historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played in American history, culture, and national ide
-
Independent Lens
Independent Lens
Dolores
Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice alongside Cesar Chavez, becoming one of the most defiant - and unheralded - feminist activists of the 20th century.
Clips & Segments
-
Independent Lens
With intimate and unprecedented access, Peter Bratt's "Dolores" tells the story of Dolores Huerta, among the most important, yet least-known, activists in American history.
Upcoming Airdates
Dolores
Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice alongside Cesar Chavez, becoming one of the most defiant - and unheralded - feminist activists of the 20th century.
-
2020-07-15T15:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
Cooked: Survival By Zip Code
Learn the story of a heat wave that overtook Chicago in July 1995, killing 739 residents, most of them poor, elderly and African American. The heat wave revealed a long-term crisis of poverty, racism, and economic and social isolation in the city.
-
2020-07-17T16:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
Suggested Shows Overrides
Suggested Shows
-
PBS SoCal and KCET are collaborating with KPCC and LAist to bring you a daily reporter roundup discussing the latest regional news about COVID-19.
Has Episodes -
Join Huell Howser as he travels the state to share California's rich history, cultural diversity, natural wonders, and amazing denizens.
KCET Original Has Episodes -
"Tending Nature" shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how the state's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia.
KCET Original Has Episodes -
KCET's weekly news documentary series investigates and reports on the issues that affect Southern California, from the economy to the environment.
KCET Original Has Episodes
Popular Videos
-
"Southland Sessions" showcases the vibrancy and resilience of creators across Southern California. Tune in for virtual “sessions” across multiple disciplines.
KCET Original -
On the July 2 edition of the Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss LAUSD school police, swimming pool protocol and return to work numbers.
KCET Original -
On the July 6 edition of the Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss fears of a tuberculosis resurgence, wildfire worries and streaming Hamilton.
KCET Original -
A Southern California nurse discusses her work inside a COVID-19 ICU and warns the coronavirus is far from over.
KCET Original -
Killian, a 24-year old, likes to recycle for fun. Follow him as he searches bins and curbsides around the city for recyclables that he then exchanges for money.
KCET Original
Expiring Soon
-
At a gala performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, Phryne Fisher meets the gorgeous Lin Chung who has rescued the theatre's leading man from some thugs in a dark alley in Chinatown.
-
Huell looks back at 60-plus years of film history when he visits the Paramount Ranch.
-
As Gina takes charge of the struggling Penrose Hotel and stages a wedding, Sam receives a visit from a detective inspector who accuses Leo of fraud. Teresa and Michael talk about their relationship.
-
Hugh is concerned about his father's health, but Jim remains as distant and uncooperative as ever. Hugh's colleague from Sydney and co-pioneer in artificial heart research arrives with a new prototype, and the two plot an unusual way of testing it.