Independent Lens

Description

As the title suggests, a series of documentaries resembles an independent film festival in its diversity of subject matter, from hula dancing to crossword mania as captured by a roster of edgy and creative filmmakers.

Upcoming Episodes

• The Tallest Dwarf

  Filmmaker Julie Wyman explores dwarfism and belonging through personal stories, creative collaborations and medical debates that challenge ideas of normalcy. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Apr. 06, 2026 @ 10:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Apr. 08, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing

  A glimpse into the lives of the immigrant grooms who care for Kentucky Derby racehorses year-round at Churchill Downs. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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