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Independent Lens Season 27 Episodes

7 Episodes 2025 - 2026

Episode 1

Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

Mon, Oct 6, 2025

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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Episode 2

Ratified

Mon, Oct 20, 202584 mins

Led by Black women and with the support of a multi-racial, multi-generational coalition, Ratified traces the legal, political, and deeply personal fight to enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution.

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Episode 3

Life After

Mon, Nov 3, 2025

Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy, and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option.

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Episode 4

Vivien's Wild Ride

Mon, Jan 26, 2026

From her ground-breaking career in cinema to her life on a small farm with her partner, Karen, Vivien's story reveals how creativity, care, and connection can reshape what it means to see and belong.

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Episode 5

The Librarians

Mon, Feb 9, 2026

When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the front-lines of a national battle. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

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Episode 6

The Inquisitor

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Barbara Jordan was a Texas congresswoman whose intellect and moral clarity transformed US politics. From Nixon's impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.

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Episode 7

Keep Quiet and Forgive

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

Three decades after her sexual assault, Lizzie confronts her Amish community's silence around sexual abuse. She leads a movement to support fellow Amish and Mennonite survivors as they navigate trauma, faith, and family ties.

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