Independent Lens S25E17 — The Tuba Thieves

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Independent Lens•Season 25•Episode 17

The Tuba Thieves

6.1/10 · 12 votesMay 7, 202485 min

Ranked #16 of 17 in Season 25•−1.1 vs season avg

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What is the role of sound and what does it mean to listen? Hard of hearing filmmaker Alison O’Daniel uses a series of tuba thefts in Los Angeles high schools as a jumping-off point to explore these questions. Through several d/Deaf people telling stories in

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The Tuba Thieves

Cast6

Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

Host

Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"The Tuba Thieves" is episode 17 of Independent Lens season 25. It scored 6.1/10 from 12 votes, ranking #16 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on May 7, 2024.

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