Documentary

As states aim to both restrict and protect books in libraries, The Librarians tells the stories of those “on the front lines of trying to protect a fragile democracy right now and fight against censorship,” says its director.

A new short documentary shows Kruszewski's charming and relaxed approach to tending an orchard of Asian pears, persimmons, and pawpaws, a fruit native to North America that has similarities to tropical fruit. 

From Rails to Trails explores how a passionate group of activists fought to transform railroad corridors into trails now loved by walkers, runners, and cyclists around the United States.

A new documentary highlights a powerful hedge fund that profits by purchasing struggling papers, selling off their assets, and gutting their newsrooms.

Independent Lens' Greener Pastures follows four Midwestern farmers as they face challenges outside their control that are inherent to their profession.  "There’s so much of a stigma out there that you can’t have a bad day," says one.