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	October 27, 2025
Seasons	27
Episodes	530
Episode Runtime	1h 0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	ITVS
Networks	PBS

S27E05

The Librarians

When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

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