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Season premiere Monday, January 30 at 10 p.m. on-air and online.
Join Iowa PBS for free, in-person premieres of the new documentary, USS Iowa.
Get a sneak peek of this year’s films during a premiere screening at The Varsity Cinema on February 5.
This Week
The Film Lounge
“El Principe Azul” is a short documentary about the journey of Diego Lopez from the gang-ridden streets of Honduras to the United States. Created by Matthew Williams of Dubuque.
The Film Lounge
Five Iowa filmmaker projects are showcased with a behind-the-scenes look at the revival of The Varsity Cinema in Des Moines.
The Film Lounge
“letdown” by LOVESBLIND is a music video where the storyline can be thought of as a film-within-a-film-within-a-film, intended as a metaphor for the roles people (and those around them) play at the end of a relationship. Produced by Emille Lasca of Burlington.
The Film Lounge
“From the Void” is about a son being taken, and a father desperately searching for him. But this isn't your ordinary abduction… — something strange has happened, and it isn't of this world. Created by Michael Minard of Waterloo.
The Film Lounge
“Leah’s Year” is the examination of a disabled woman’s struggles during the pandemic. Created by Antoinette Lavalle of Des Moines.
Iowa Press
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Zach Wahls (D - Coralville), Iowa Senate minority leader, discusses the 2023 legislative session.
Black History Month
George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life
George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions. Uncover Carver's complexities and reveal the full impact of his life and work.
A Monumental Journey
In 1925, twelve black lawyers pushed back against a society trying to suppress their legal work. Explore the founding, impact and legacy of the National Bar Association.
Telling Our Own Story
Terrence Thames explores the journey of Black Iowans navigating the nuances of generational wealth.
Telling Our Own Story
Venise and S. Torriano Berry spotlight Black Iowans who have made their mark on the state and world.
Telling Our Own Story
Filmmaker Terrence Thames explores the basis for how racism took hold in Iowa and why it persists.
Telling Our Own Story
Journalist Ty Rushing explores racism and discrimination across rural and urban landscapes in Iowa.
Season 7 of The Film Lounge
The Film Lounge
“Black Excellence” is a video celebrating Black American culture utilizing old school vibes in a dark night club to act as the entertainment.
The Film Lounge
“Beg Bugs” initially presents itself as a story about a young woman suffering from bed bugs, but the narrative slowly reveals a deeper truth.
The Film Lounge
“The Aspirant” plays with themes of love and separation in a futuristic world different from our own. By playing with the known versus unknown, this story asks new questions about human connection.
The Film Lounge
“Sea Dogs” is a comedic cartoon meant to entertain the whole family.
The Film Lounge
“It Is Other” explores animation, sound design and dream logic. It deals with the vastness of being, the quiet longing of loneliness and the strange discovery of the new.
The Film Lounge
“Leah’s Year” is the examination of a disabled woman’s struggles during the pandemic. Created by Antoinette Lavalle of Des Moines.
The Film Lounge
“El Principe Azul” is a short documentary about the journey of Diego Lopez from the gang-ridden streets of Honduras to the United States. Created by Matthew Williams of Dubuque.
The Film Lounge
“letdown” by LOVESBLIND is a music video where the storyline can be thought of as a film-within-a-film-within-a-film, intended as a metaphor for the roles people (and those around them) play at the end of a relationship. Produced by Emille Lasca of Burlington.
The Film Lounge
“From the Void” is about a son being taken, and a father desperately searching for him. But this isn't your ordinary abduction… — something strange has happened, and it isn't of this world. Created by Michael Minard of Waterloo.