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Independent Lens (1999)

TV Series · Documentary · ⭐ 6.6/10 · 28 seasons

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 and featuring unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history.

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