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Independent Lens•Season 27•Episode 12

Third Act

7.2/10 · 6 votesMay 25, 202686 min

Ranked #8 of 12 in Season 27•−0.2 vs season avg

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Generations call Robert A. Nakamura the godfather of Asian American film. Tadashi Nakamura calls him Dad. Tadashi turns the camera on his father as they confront art, activism, and aging. From WWII incarceration to cultural awakening and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Third Act is a tender

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Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

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Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

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Stanley Tucci

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Episode Summary

"Third Act" is episode 12 of Independent Lens season 27. It scored 7.2/10 from 6 votes, ranking #8 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on May 25, 2026.

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