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The Best Episodes of Independent Lens Season 1

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Every episode of Independent Lens Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Independent Lens Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Independent Lens Season 1

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...

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  1. 7.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang

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  2. 1.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Man Who Drove with Mandela

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    #3 - Nothing but the Truth

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    #4 - Visas and Virtues; I Am Viet Hung

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    Director:Chris Tashima
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    #5 - The Jew in the Lotus

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    #6 - Holy Tortilla/Lock and Key

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    #7 - Secret People

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    #8 - I Can't Believe I Married a Lesbian

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang" is the best rated episode of "Independent Lens" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/9/1999. This episode is rated 6.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Man Who Drove with Mandela".