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Series Details: Independent Lens

Independent Lens

Independent Lens
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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.


Upcoming Episodes

Flood (Episode #2704)
  • Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET / Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM CT on WFSU
Assembly (Episode #2714)
  • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET / Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM CT on WFSU
True North: Canadian Myths and Black Power (Episode #2715)
  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET / Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM CT on WFSU