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

S27E08

The Tallest Dwarf

The Tallest Dwarf follows filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks rumors of dwarfism in her own family. Through intimate stories, creative collaborations, and archival history, the film delves into identity and medicine, asking whether society should change people or the structures that limit them.

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