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The Revolutionary Optimists
The Revolutionary Optimists
Independent Lens
Amlan Ganguly, a lawyer-turned social entrepreneur, has sewn hope in the poorest neighborhoods of Calcutta by empowering children to become leaders in improving health, transforming their communities for the better.
Two Spirits
Two Spirits
Independent Lens
"Two Spirits," about the murder of a gay Navajo teen.
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A Law and Order Man Shares His Doubts about the War on Drugs
A Law and Order Man Shares His Doubts about the War on Drugs
Independent Lens
Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroes
Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroes
Independent Lens
Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation.
The House I Live in Takes a Hard Look at the War on Drugs
The House I Live in Takes a Hard Look at the War on Drugs
Independent Lens
From director Eugene Jarecki (Why We Fight) comes an unflinching look at how the War on Drugs has disproportionately disenfranchised, incarcerated, and impoverished African Americans.
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Encompassing the full spectrum of film — from history to drama to animation to shorts to social-issue films — this anthology series allows audiences greater access to powerful and innovative programs united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement, and unflinching visions of their independent producers. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal hosts.
"Precious Knowledge" examines a Mexican-American studies program at Tucson High School through the eyes of its students and teachers.
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