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Independent Lens

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1999-2025
27 Seasons
ITVS International
Documentary
TV-14

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Authentic stories. Extraordinary people.

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Cast & Crew See All

America Ferrera

Self - Host

Terrence Howard

Self - Host

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

Season 27 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

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A brilliant scientist's journey from humble Kentucky roots to groundbreaking RNA discoveries leads to a Nobel Prize, shaping modern genetics and inspiring generations of researchers.

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Independent Lens: Accept the Call

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Independent Lens: Season 21

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Awards

2006 - Critics Choice Award - Best Documentary - nominated
2008 - WGA Award (TV) - Documentary - Other Than Current Events - winner
2010 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special - nominated
2004 - Emmy - Best Documentary - winner

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With a title like Scandal, surely you didn't expect subtlety to be on the menu of Shonda Rhimes' latest ABC potboiler. But as a companion piece to her enduring and still entertaining breakthrough Grey's Anatomy, it's just what the doctor ordered. If your doctor happens to be an indulgent "Dr. Feelgood" ...

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The Good Wife10/9c CBS The sophomore sensation continues to surprise and delight fans, and tonight's episode, the last original of 2010, promises more of the same. Alicia races against the clock to secure a stay of execution for a death-row inmate who is scheduled to die in nine hours. It's all set in motion when Alicia receives a cryptic message from a courthouse clerk concerning the condemned man's appeal. In more personal matters, Alicia, who recently learned of Will's phone call in which he professed his love for her, but which was deleted by Eli before she heard it, asks Will if they can talk about their relationship. Sounds like a good setup for 2011.  — Tim Holland Read on for previews of Three Wise Women, Biggest Loser, Independent Lens, Explorer, Fashion Show and Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas.

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American Idol8/7c Fox Simon says — Season 9 of the well-tuned talent contest begins tonight with a two-hour premiere blast. Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi journey to Boston for the first edition of the preliminary auditions, where starry-eyed hopefuls are rated. (And berated?) In Boston, it's a good bet that some will be wicked good and others will be just plain wicked. Season 9 brings a sweeping change, of course: New judge Ellen DeGeneres replaces the departing Paula Abdul and joins the judges after the audition episodes. The tryouts continue tomorrow night in Atlanta.Read on for previews of NCIS, Southland, Independent Lens and Tabatha's Salon Takeover.

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A Home for the Holidays8 pm/ET CBS The annual event, now in its 10th year, is always an uplifting and inspiring hour as adoption awareness takes center stage. Read on for previews of A Home for the Holidays, Rediscovered, Funniest Commercials of the Year, Independent Lens and Fringe.

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

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