Independent Lens S27E7 — Keep Quiet and Forgive

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Independent Lens•Season 27•Episode 7

Keep Quiet and Forgive

7.9/10 · 7 votesMar 23, 202685 min

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 27•+0.5 vs season avg

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Three decades after her assault, Lizzie confronts her Amish community’s silence around sexual abuse. She leads a movement to support fellow Amish and Mennonite survivors as they navigate trauma, faith, and family ties. With rare access, Keep Quiet and Forgive follows Lizzie and other survivors

Directed bySarah McClure

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The Librarians

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Keep Quiet and Forgive

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Cast6

Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

Host

Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

Crew1

Sarah McClure

Director

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Episode Summary

"Keep Quiet and Forgive" is episode 7 of Independent Lens season 27. It scored 7.9/10 from 7 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Sarah McClure, it aired on March 23, 2026.

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