Independent Lens
Documentary

Independent Lens

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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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Independent Lens

First Air Date

August 9, 1999

Last Air Date

April 8, 2025

Seasons

26

Episodes

523

Language

English

Production Companies

ITVS

Networks

PBS

And So It Begins
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And So It Begins

And So It Begins follows the Philippines’ turbulent 2022 presidential race, with the son of ousted former dictator Ferdinand Marcos waging a combative social media campaign against his more progressive opponent, incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo. Following it all is independent journalist and Nobel-winner Maria Ressa, with an eye toward the specter of increasing autocracy.

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