INDEPENDENT LENS | Doc | Film Clip 2 | PBS

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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/doc A biography of literary figure Harold Louis "Doc" Humes by his daughter, DOC tells the story of a life crammed full of ideas about politics, literature and protest. Exploring Doc's paranoia and... more

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/doc A biography of literary figure Harold Louis "Doc" Humes by his daughter, DOC tells the story of a life crammed full of ideas about politics, literature and protest. Exploring Doc's paranoia and mental illness, this homemade, improvisational piece sheds light on an original mind as well as the cultural history of postwar America. In this clip, Norman Mailer talks about how the counterculture of the ??50s was anti-Cold War, anti-complacency and aimed at "disturbing society." DOC premieres Tuesday, December 9 on INDEPENDENT LENS, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/doc less

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