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Independent Lens•Season 24•Episode 16

Mama Bears

7.4/10 · 9 votesJun 20, 202385 min

Ranked #7 of 14 in Season 24•matches the season avg

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They call one another “mama bears” because of the ferocity with which they fight for their children’s rights. Although they grew up as fundamentalist, evangelical Christians praying for the souls of LGBTQ+ people, these mothers are now willing to risk losing friends, family, and faith

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Mama Bears

Cast6

Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

Host

Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Mama Bears" is episode 16 of Independent Lens season 24. It scored 7.4/10 from 9 votes, ranking #7 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on June 20, 2023.

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