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The Best Episodes of Independent Lens Season 1

Every episode of Independent Lens Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Independent Lens Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 1 - Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 4 - The Man Who Drove with Mandela
    3.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 2 - Nothing but the Truth
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 3 - Visas and Virtues; I Am Viet Hung
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E3

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    Director:Chris Tashima
    Writer:Chris Tashima

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  5. Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 5 - The Jew in the Lotus
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 6 - Holy Tortilla/Lock and Key
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 7 - Secret People
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Independent Lens Season 1 Episode 8 - I Can't Believe I Married a Lesbian
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang" is the best rated episode of "Independent Lens" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/1999. This episode is rated 4.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Man Who Drove with Mandela".