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	March 23, 2026
Seasons	27
Episodes	542
Episode Runtime	1h 0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	ITVS
Networks	PBS

S27E12

Third Act

Generations call Robert A. Nakamura the godfather of Asian American film. Tadashi Nakamura calls him Dad. Tadashi turns the camera on his father as they confront art, activism, and aging. From WWII incarceration to cultural awakening and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Third Act is a tender portrait of legacy, inherited trauma, and the final chapter of a shared creative life.

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