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A fascinating, at times unsettling, look at the strange underworld of the song-poem industry.

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Vietnam: The Next GenerationSeason 3 : Ep. 4 (53:21)
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Sentenced HomeSeason 3 : Ep. 2 (54:32)
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Rules of the GameSeason 2 : Ep. 7 (53:41)
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Among the Righteous: Secrets from t...Season 1 : Ep. 1 (54:48)
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Revolucion: Five VisionsSeason 2 : Ep. 26 (54:29)
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The Eyes of MeSeason 11 : Ep. 16 (55:38)
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Milking the RhinoSeason 10 : Ep. 18 (55:40)
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Behind the RainbowSeason 11 : Ep. 15 (1:25:46)
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For Once in My LifeSeason 12 : Ep. 12 (1:23:11)
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Men Who SwimSeason 12 : Ep. 10 (52:50)
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Muhammad Ali: Made in MiamiSpecial (54:05)
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The Mystery of LoveSeason 1 : Ep. 1 (1:55:31)
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Through Deaf EyesSeason 1 : Ep. 1 (1:55:56)
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The Judge And The GeneralSeason 1 : Ep. 1 (1:22:33)
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The New RecruitsSeason 1 : Ep. 1 (55:15)
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Season:Episode	Title	Type	Runtime	Air Date	User Rating	Queue
3 : 4	Vietnam: The Next Generation	Full Episode	53:21	03/02/2012
3 : 2	Sentenced Home	Full Episode	54:32	03/01/2012
2 : 7	Rules of the Game	Full Episode	53:41	11/08/2010
1 : 1	Among the Righteous: Secrets fro...	Full Episode	54:48	04/12/2010
2 : 26	Revolucion: Five Visions	Full Episode	54:29	10/18/2009
2 : 25	Archeology of Memory: Villa Grim...	Full Episode	56:13	10/11/2009
2 : 23	End of Waiting Time	Full Episode	54:06	09/27/2009
2 : 18	End of the Rainbow	Full Episode	1:24:05	08/23/2009
4 : 16	Be Like Others	Full Episode	1:13:52	06/24/2009
2 : 9	Beyond the Border — Más Allá de ...	Full Episode	56:08	06/21/2009

Independent Lens

Season:Episode	Title	Type	Runtime	Air Date	User Rating	Queue
11 : 16	The Eyes of Me	Full Episode	55:38	03/02/2012
12 : 12	For Once in My Life	Full Episode	1:23:11	03/01/2012
12 : 10	Men Who Swim	Full Episode	52:50	03/01/2012
12 : 6	Deep Down	Full Episode	52:59	03/01/2012
11 : 15	Behind the Rainbow	Full Episode	1:25:46	03/01/2012
10 : 18	Milking the Rhino	Full Episode	55:40	03/01/2012
12 : 13	When I Rise	Full Episode	1:14:04	02/08/2011
11 : 5	D Tour	Full Episode	1:25:11	11/10/2009
2 : 22	Pickles, Inc.	Full Episode	55:43	09/20/2009
10 : 13	Adjust Your Color: The Truth of ...	Full Episode	56:17	02/03/2009

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Season:Episode	Title	Type	Runtime	Air Date	User Rating	Queue
-	Tree Safari: the Koa Connection	Special	25:18	11/03/2010
-	Good Fortune	Special	1:12:57	07/31/2010
1 : 1	The New Recruits	Full Episode	55:15	06/15/2010
1 : 1	The Judge And The General	Full Episode	1:22:33	06/15/2010
1 : 1	Secrets to Love	Special	1:04:16	08/14/2008
1 : 1	Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami	Special	54:05	08/11/2008
-	Historic Pubs of Dublin	Special	55:41	02/27/2008
1 : 1	Through Deaf Eyes	Full Episode	1:55:56	03/21/2007
1 : 1	The Mystery of Love	Full Episode	1:55:31	12/13/2006

over 2 years ago

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Thank goodness that few of the professionals of the song-poem industry have the same squeamishness about 'prostitution' that Rod Rodgers had. They're earning an honest living while giving people the joy of having their 'songs' produced.

Some of us worry about being worthy of creating things, and we worry about whether all conditions are ideal before we begin the process. Some people give no heed to such petty concerns and follow their muses, no matter how insane, untalented, or stoned! That is just beautiful.

over 2 years ago

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I wish a man would write such a sincerly and dear song for me.

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As a musician, producer, record collector and dj born in the late 80's I had no idea this Song Poem Story thing existed. WOW!!!!

Its truly amazing that these people (song writers) are so passionate about what they are doing, yet so insecure about it and so distasteful. It even more amazing how these company owners are able to produce this music nearly on the spot and make a living off this. Its absurd how people treat music and view it...

I wasn't sure weather to be happy or sad for the man who played his first gig at the country event with his son. Im just speechless at this point....ive played so many time feeling insecure about my own performance, but now i dont think i have any reason to be insecure about by abilities..

over 3 years ago

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I am sitting on my Super Bicycle
"Angeleria"
And I'm dressed like Captain Bicycle
Angeleria!
Come Show me yourself
And live in the spirt of Jesus Christ
Thank Jehovah
For kung fu bicycles and Prisella Presley

over 3 years ago

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Actually for the investment it's a heck of a return. Studio musicians make between 100 and 250 an hour per musician/ Composition and arrangement can be rather time consuming. Even professional touring bands can take hours to record a single song. And generally they have the song down going in. It's quite a different situaion to have to lay down tracks on a per sheet basis for professionals. Churning out sheets by the hour is not an easy feat.

Does having lyrics recorded to music make it great? possibly for the lyricist. However try going to the average professional recording studio and find out how much it costs to produce a song. Even with the best of everything nothing is garaunteed. See 2 other replies

over 3 years ago

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I don;t know that this is always true. sure, you're not going to get "the best', but for someone who wants to put something special to music, it's an okay thing. And, if IS a dying art. .. well, maybe not an "art", but it's fun, kitchy, funk, for sure.

The show was wonderful (as usual).. Indy lens is ALWAYS great! I really appreciated that they did focus on the "better and lighter" side of this genre. Heck, I may want to send a poem in-- just for the kitch- WHY NOT?? See 2 other replies

over 3 years ago

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Indy lens is definitely one of the best shows, no matter what they are focusing on.. I appreciate hulu jumping on the band-wagon and playing these as they were originally shown- sans commercials (esp as most shows on hulu are ruined with obnoxiously loud ads).

It is easier to watch here... easier to find. But, since there are many more in this series, if anyone likes these; go to PBS.org to see what else is there.

Oh, and Nathan (last reviewer), PBS is a "regular, non-cable, channel", so you should be able to see many more great shows there. Indy lens is generally on Tuesday nights! Just a bit of an fyi for you and for others unaware of this.

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