Independent Lens (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Independent Lens is a documentary series.
What it’s about. 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 unique individual, community or moment in history.
Who’s in it. Independent Lens stars Susan Sarandon, Alona Tal as Hannah Senesh (voice), Edie Falco as Host and Peter Coyote, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Independent Lens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, PBS, Thirteen and WETA+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Independent Lens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Independent Lens tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Independent Lens (1999)?
- In US, Independent Lens is available to stream on YouTube TV, PBS and Thirteen. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Independent Lens worth watching?
- Independent Lens holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Independent Lens?
- Independent Lens stars Susan Sarandon, Alona Tal, Edie Falco, Peter Coyote and Lance Reddick.
- When was Independent Lens released?
- Independent Lens was released in 1999.