Independent Lens.

Independent Lens

As the title suggests, a series of documentaries resembles an independent film festival in its diversity of subject matter, from hula dancing to crossword mania as captured by a roster of edgy and creative filmmakers.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sat, 5/17 at 11:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

And So It Begins

The Philippines' turbulent 2022 presidential race in which Bongbong Marcos waged a combative social media campaign against his more progressive opponent, incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo.

Sat, 5/17 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Meet the Patels

Actor Ravi Patel, whose traditional Hindu parents are eager for him to find a mate, enters the semi-arranged marriage system in America.

Sat, 5/17 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Meet the Patels

Actor Ravi Patel, whose traditional Hindu parents are eager for him to find a mate, enters the semi-arranged marriage system in America.

Mon, 5/19 at 9:55 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life.

Wed, 5/21 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life.

Thu, 5/22 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life.

Thu, 5/22 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life.

Sat, 5/24 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Beyond Utopia

Stories of families attempting to escape oppression in North Korea.

Sat, 5/24 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Beyond Utopia

Stories of families attempting to escape oppression in North Korea.

Sat, 5/24 at 11:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Who Is Michael Jang?

During the pandemic, San Francisco photographer Michael Jang sets out to share his hidden treasure of candid celebrity shots and a down-to-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life.

Sat, 5/24 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Hidden Letters

Modern women in China are drawn together by the once-secret written language of Nushu, the only script designed and used exclusively by women.