March 19, 2019 · 3 min read

‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ headlines Indie Lens Pop-Up

Series kicks off March 26 with showing of 'The Providers'

A still from the documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" The film will be screened March 28 as part of the Indie Lens Pop-Up.

One of the most celebrated theatrical releases of 2018, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” will feature in NET’s Indie Lens Pop-Up series March 28 in the auditorium of the Nebraska Union.

The 2019 series of free community screenings begins March 26 with a showing of “The Providers.” A popcorn bar will be available during the film, and a panel discussion will follow.

All screenings will be held in the Nebraska Union’s auditorium. The schedule for the screenings is as follows:

“The Providers,” 6 p.m. March 26: Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, “The Providers” follows three doctors in rural New Mexico at clinics offering care to all, regardless of the ability to pay. As their personal struggles at times reflect those of their patients, the providers work to reach rural Americans who would otherwise be left without healthcare. The 60-minute film was directed by Laura Green and Anna Moot-Levin, both children of doctors. It will also air on NET at 10 p.m. April 14.
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” 6 p.m. March 28: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Fred Rogers. The acclaimed documentary from Morgan Neville tells the story of a soft-spoken minister, puppeteer, writer and producer whose show was beamed daily into homes across America for more than 30 years. In his beloved television program, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” Rogers and his cast of puppets and friends spoke directly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues in a simple, direct fashion.
“Charm City,” 6 p.m. April 18: Filmed during three years of unparalleled violence in Baltimore, “Charm City” delivers a powerfully candid portrait of those on the frontlines. With grit, fury and compassion, a group of police, citizens, community leaders and government officials grapple with the consequences of violence and try to reclaim their city’s future. This film was directed by Marilyn Ness. This screening is in partnership with the university’s Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color. It will also air on NET at 10 p.m. April 28.

The Indie Lens Pop-Up series is presented by ITVS, Independent Lens and NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR stations, in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For more information about NET’s Indie Lens Pop-Up screening and discussion series, click here.