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

Mon, 3/23 at 10:40 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Keep Quiet and Forgive

A child sexual assault survivor challenges Amish traditions that silence abuse in their communities, helping others seek justice.

Wed, 3/25 at 7:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Keep Quiet and Forgive

A child sexual assault survivor challenges Amish traditions that silence abuse in their communities, helping others seek justice.

Thu, 3/26 at 12:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Keep Quiet and Forgive

A child sexual assault survivor challenges Amish traditions that silence abuse in their communities, helping others seek justice.

Wed, 4/1 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Three Chaplains

How Muslim chaplains in the armed forces vow to protect the right of every service member to practice their faith freely.

Wed, 4/1 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Three Chaplains

How Muslim chaplains in the armed forces vow to protect the right of every service member to practice their faith freely.

Thu, 4/2 at 7:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Three Chaplains

How Muslim chaplains in the armed forces vow to protect the right of every service member to practice their faith freely.

Sat, 4/4 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Three Chaplains

How Muslim chaplains in the armed forces vow to protect the right of every service member to practice their faith freely.

Mon, 4/6 at 4:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Three Chaplains

How Muslim chaplains in the armed forces vow to protect the right of every service member to practice their faith freely.

Mon, 4/6 at 10:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

The Tallest Dwarf

Filmmaker Julie Wyman explores dwarfism and belonging through personal stories, creative collaborations and medical debates that challenge ideas of normalcy.

Tue, 4/7 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

A Thousand Pines

Over eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees across America, showing how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to family back home.