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Episodes

  • Scars Become Badges of Honor in Talibah Newman’s Films

    The Oakland-based filmmaker crafts rich stories from the perspective of children
  • Pete Lee’s Bold Filmmaking Traverses Genres

    Loners, Rappers, and Lady Bank Robbers: Pete Lee Brings the Bay's Scrappy Vibrance To Life
  • Nijla Mu'min Creates a Black Muslim Coming-of-Age Story

    Nijla Mu'min's 'Jinn' is a love letter to her family and religion.
  • In ‘Rodents of Unusual Size,’ Truth is Stranger Than Fiction

    A documentary filmmaking team finds stories of resilience in surprising places.
  • Pamela Chavez's Magical Animation Tells Her Migration Story

    A queer female filmmaker creates beauty out of the painful memories of her migration.
  • Leo Herrera Imagines an Alternate World Without AIDS

    A filmmaker creates a sci-fi documentary honoring his lost LGBTQ heroes
  • Peter Nicks Navigates Opposing Worlds in 'The Force'

    A look inside a filmmaker's effort to document the Oakland Police for two turbulent years
  • ‘Moses’ Documentary About Homelessness Changes Lives

    A conversation with the directors and Moses about how their film changed his life.

About Behind the Lens

Watch bold California indie filmmakers pushing the boundaries of their craft. Each episode captures the personal experiences that inform a filmmaker's work and the risks they take to bring stories to the screen. Step behind the lens and follow the journeys of a new generation of storytellers.

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