Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @IndependentLens
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
120
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-21
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-30
Tweets covering
8 days
Average age of authors' accounts
9 years
Summarization
Independent Lens, a documentary series on PBS, features films and documentaries that highlight important social issues. Some of the recent documentaries covered include 9to5, Hidden Letters, Storming Caesars Palace, and El Equipo, which feature stories about the women’s and labor movements, the Nüshu written language, welfare rights, and immigrant workers in Texas. The documentaries showcase the struggles and perseverance of different groups of people facing societal challenges. There were also tweets discussing reparations and criticisms of the idea.
Topic Modeling
- Equality and Women's Rights Movements
- 9to5 movement
- Nüshu language
- Welfare rights group
- Documentaries and Film Screenings
- Independent Lens
- StormingCaesarsPBS
- HiddenLettersPBS
- Reparations Debate
- Discussions on reparations
- Payment of reparations
- Immigration and Migrant Workers
- Luciano the maletero
- Life Struggles and Empowerment
- Fighting for better lives
- Parallels between generations of women
Emotional Analysis
The tweets from Independent Lens cover a range of topics related to women's rights, including the history of the 9to5 movement, the once-secret written language of Nushu used by Chinese women, and the story of the welfare rights group of mothers who defied negative stereotypes. There are also some tweets that express skepticism or criticism of the concept of reparations for historical injustices. Overall, the tone of the tweets is admiring and empowering, focusing on the strength and resilience of women who have fought for equality and social justice.
Trend Analysis
- The promotion of documentaries and films by IndependentLens on PBS.
- The exploration and celebration of women's history, specifically their contributions to movements for equality and the use of a once-secret written language in China.
- The discussion of welfare rights and the activism of mothers in fighting for basic income guarantees.
- Debate and disagreement surrounding the concept of reparations for slavery and its descendants.
- The personal stories of individuals, such as Luciano, who work towards making a living and supporting others in their community.
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
40
Percentage of total tweets
33%
Number of Original tweets
46
Percentage of total tweets
38%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
120
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
32
Percentage of total tweets
26%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
6
Percentage of total tweets
5%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
71
Percentage of total tweets
59%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter for iPhone | 38 |
Twitter Web App | 27 |
Twitter for Android | 15 |
Sprout Social | 15 |
Hootsuite Inc. | 6 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
PBS | PBS | WOMEN. | 2,235,114 |
IndependentLens | Independent Lens | Award-winning films from Independent Lens, America’s home for documentaries. Watch Independent Lens on the PBS app. | 57,184 |
vermontpublic | Vermont Public | Vermont’s @NPR and @PBS source, + locally produced, award-winning news, video and music content. Formerly @vprnet and @vermontpbs. Community supported. Welcome! | 56,383 |
austinpbs | Austin PBS | Community supported non-profit inspiring Austin through programs and events encouraging exploration, creativity and understanding. | 39,796 |
PBSDS | PBS Digital Studios | A network of fresh and thought-provoking shows from @PBS. Available anywhere you watch. | 31,558 |
MDRC_News | MDRC | Nonprofit & nonpartisan, MDRC develops & evaluates innovative antipoverty programs that improve the lives of individuals and families. Tweets by @hutchinsjohne. | 24,347 |
arizonapbs | Arizona PBS | Our mission is to give a voice to our community by bringing new experiences, places and ideas to 1.9 million households each week. | 23,252 |
ThirteenWNET | THIRTEEN | THIRTEEN is a flagship station of @PBS and part of @TheWNETGroup, media made possible by all of you. Stream at https://t.co/OEiYsMcRhu. | 21,085 |
KET | KET | KET is Kentucky’s statewide public television network, providing high-quality locally produced and @PBS programming and educational services. | 18,764 |
ChristieNold | Christie | Public High School Teacher (she/her) my tweets = my thoughts. | 17,196 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
PBS | PBS | WOMEN. | 44,757 |
gingerliu | Ginger Liu MFA. Entrepreneur & PhD Researcher | 🇺🇸🇬🇧🏳🌈🇮🇪🎬📸✍🦢 American-Brit-Hollywood CEO Film PR | Ph.D. AI & Media Art | MFA Photographer | Filmmaker | Author | Journalist | Podcaster. X Carer | 20,601 |
Kaygirl8Lawana | lawana gilbert- 🌙 | Veteran (US Army) Wife,Mom,RetNurse Grandmother Pro-Choice #RESIST Fighter for the Oppressed #BLM #STAND🏳️🌈 #DACA.DREAMERS Must STAY 🚫NRA 🌊🌊 🌻☮️ | 9,421 |
austinpbs | Austin PBS | Community supported non-profit inspiring Austin through programs and events encouraging exploration, creativity and understanding. | 6,301 |
MDRC_News | MDRC | Nonprofit & nonpartisan, MDRC develops & evaluates innovative antipoverty programs that improve the lives of individuals and families. Tweets by @hutchinsjohne. | 5,870 |
Heather_Koolzan | Heather_Koolzan | Life is a roller coaster ride-hands in the air. former retail worker, caretaker of elderly parent, novice astrologer & photog. Goth, Metalhead, Rivethead, EDM. | 5,006 |
BabaTphilly | Baba Taiye Renfrow | Man of God. Connoisseur of culture/class/taste/style/travel & Co-Founder of @SYNERGYphl {Husband/Father/Philanthropist/Actionist} To GOD Be The GLORY! | 5,001 |
Trainwpurpose | Training with Purpose | Believer🕊GODSGirl #JESUS🦁 Momof1 ❤🎵🎶 #JAZZ Black&Native🐎🇨🇮NaturalHair&Ginger🔥|BlackMen💎|Comic📖|⭐Wars|MH&Recovery💜|🌱|M.Ed.ADHD #Vets🐅#9 #Adopt #STEM | 5,000 |
RobSample | BLM | #VoteBlue + Hand Marked Ballots | 4,981 |
sarizor | Sara Ortiz🔻💜 | Médica de Familia jubilada. De Podemos. Recortar en lo público es recortar la vida y eso no lo tapa el engaño de una falsa lucha por la independencia. | 4,976 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
StormingCaesars | Grassroots activists in Las Vegas launched a feminist anti-poverty movement that challenged a nation. Now streaming @PBS! #StormingCaesarsPalace #OperationLife | 6 |
Campy221Campy22 | FREEDOM LOVING AMERICAN!! Born & Raised Family of First Settlers before 1607. | 4 |
PBS | WOMEN. | 4 |
rumprlstilsken | - | 3 |
VegasPBS | We’re your home for television and education services. Vegas PBS sparks curiosity and creates a sense of place. Watch on TV, online or the PBS Video App. | 2 |
mygpb | The 3rd largest @PBS station in the nation and an @NPR affiliate. Follow us for updates, contests and community. | 2 |
WGVURadio | West Michigan's NPR, Jazz and Blues #WGVU 88.5 FM Grand Rapids #GR and 95.3 #Muskegon / Real Oldies 1480/850. Part of @WGVUPublicMedia | 2 |
WGVUPublicMedia | Public Media including PBS, Life, MHz Worldview, NPR, Real Oldies | 2 |
StAndrewsMN | Rural Minnesota, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Chad 89-91), Museum educator 🇺🇦 | 2 |
RiverRun | RiverRun is a 501c3 arts organization that presents an 10-day international film festival and several year-round screening programs. 2023 FESTIVAL: April 13-22 | 2 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1639733908299186176 | Before the hit song or film, 9to5 was an inspiring movement for equality that encapsulated the spirit of both the women’s and labor movements of the 1970s. Stream @IndependentLens' #9to5PBS now on the PBS App. https://t.co/qCPTdKNZP1 | 11 |
1638646765611282433 | The story of the welfare rights group of mothers who defied notions of the “welfare queen." Stream @IndependentLens’ #StormingCaesarsPBS on the PBS App now. https://t.co/Kys3sUJaQ0 | 10 |
1640066258723827714 | The bonds of sisterhood and the once-secret written language of Nüshu. Watch @IndependentLens’ #HiddenLettersPBS on the PBS App starting tomorrow at 10/9c. https://t.co/BiqdsLVdlt | 9 |
1640790900916867096 | A once-secret written language in China is the only script designed and used exclusively by women. What secrets does it hold in confronting patriarchy? Stream @IndependentLens’ #HiddenLettersPBS on the PBS App now. https://t.co/id78eWIds2 | 8 |
1638259299096096768 | On June 30th, 1966, they had the first NATIONWIDE welfare rights protest. Learn more about the history of #welfarerights. Watch #StormingCaesarsPalace, now streaming on @IndependentLens @PBS: https://t.co/xcqfi2Aq98 #RubyDuncan #StormingCaesarsPBS https://t.co/nykh4IFIL1 | 8 |
1638644852010151941 | Join us for a Reel Talk screening of @IndependentLens’ #StormingCaesarsPBS about how Vegas activist Ruby Duncan's grassroots movement of moms fought for basic income guarantee. Saturday, April 1 at 6pm, free with RSVP here: https://t.co/UK3HIv8E2i #AsheNOLA https://t.co/zbEwPEamIX | 4 |
1639732861971623936 | El Equipo screens this weekend at @MoviesMatter in The Hague, followed by screenings at @HotDocs and other fests before airing on @IndependentLens on PBS. https://t.co/RdjvkXlDpS | 3 |
1640534205401554951 | Now streaming is this great #documentary called @StormingCaesars Palace, based on the book #StormingCaesarsPalace: How Black Mothers Fought Their Own War on Poverty, by Annelise Orleck. Watch it via @IndependentLens on #PBS. https://t.co/DE5OR446wd #BlackWomen #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/W21nPCxdmW | 3 |
1640333684053098503 | A once-secret written language in China is the only script designed and used exclusively by women. What secrets does it hold in confronting patriarchy? Watch @IndependentLens’ #HiddenLettersPBS March 27 at 10 PM on PBS NC & streaming on the PBS App. https://t.co/tOsJpkV7NZ | 2 |
1638222974925824002 | “If you want your life to get better, you’ve got to fight for it!” -Ruby Duncan Watch @IndependentLens’ #StormingCaesarsPBS on the @PBS Video app. Streaming now👇🏿 https://t.co/1tg02tW5cE https://t.co/vgFqh5yEAa | 2 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1639733908299186176 | Before the hit song or film, 9to5 was an inspiring movement for equality that encapsulated the spirit of both the women’s and labor movements of the 1970s. Stream @IndependentLens' #9to5PBS now on the PBS App. https://t.co/qCPTdKNZP1 | 35 |
1640790900916867096 | A once-secret written language in China is the only script designed and used exclusively by women. What secrets does it hold in confronting patriarchy? Stream @IndependentLens’ #HiddenLettersPBS on the PBS App now. https://t.co/id78eWIds2 | 33 |
1640066258723827714 | The bonds of sisterhood and the once-secret written language of Nüshu. Watch @IndependentLens’ #HiddenLettersPBS on the PBS App starting tomorrow at 10/9c. https://t.co/BiqdsLVdlt | 25 |
1638646765611282433 | The story of the welfare rights group of mothers who defied notions of the “welfare queen." Stream @IndependentLens’ #StormingCaesarsPBS on the PBS App now. https://t.co/Kys3sUJaQ0 | 20 |
1638259299096096768 | On June 30th, 1966, they had the first NATIONWIDE welfare rights protest. Learn more about the history of #welfarerights. Watch #StormingCaesarsPalace, now streaming on @IndependentLens @PBS: https://t.co/xcqfi2Aq98 #RubyDuncan #StormingCaesarsPBS https://t.co/nykh4IFIL1 | 15 |
1639732861971623936 | El Equipo screens this weekend at @MoviesMatter in The Hague, followed by screenings at @HotDocs and other fests before airing on @IndependentLens on PBS. https://t.co/RdjvkXlDpS | 8 |
1640534205401554951 | Now streaming is this great #documentary called @StormingCaesars Palace, based on the book #StormingCaesarsPalace: How Black Mothers Fought Their Own War on Poverty, by Annelise Orleck. Watch it via @IndependentLens on #PBS. https://t.co/DE5OR446wd #BlackWomen #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/W21nPCxdmW | 8 |
1640821645542666240 | @EAlexTheGreat @RobinSimmons888 @whitneybdow @TheConsciousLee @JerryLEADS @EddieRobinsonJR @IndependentLens @TexasPBS @HoustonPubMedia @keratx @BLKPublicMedia These reparations meetings are hilarious. You can sit around and debate your reparations fantasies all you want. No one will ever fund them, not one dime will ever be paid and the fact you seriously debate them is hilarious | 5 |
1640089447860523009 | Luciano makes a living as a maletero, driving across the border delivering goods from immigrants who settled in Texas to their families in Mexico. Watch how Luciano’s responsibility goes beyond delivering boxes: https://t.co/jmJ8wFonOm @pbs @IndependentLens #PBSShortDocs https://t.co/rS0X0O2KEl | 4 |
1638253273449926657 | What an amazing group of women. So glad someone took the time to tell their story. Incredible. Bravo!! 👏🏻🙏🏻❤️ #StormingCaesarsPBS @IndependentLens https://t.co/YH3WgBrFzZ | 4 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#hiddenletterspbs | 21 |
#stormingcaesarspbs | 21 |
#womenshistorymonth | 8 |
#stormingcaesarspalace | 8 |
#rubyduncan | 6 |
#wgvu | 4 |
#independentlenspbs | 4 |
#pbs | 3 |
#cholsooleepbs | 3 |
#vegaspbs | 3 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@independentlens | 120 |
@pbs | 32 |
@blkpublicmedia | 22 |
@ealexthegreat | 20 |
@whitneybdow | 20 |
@robinsimmons888 | 20 |
@theconsciouslee | 20 |
@jerryleads | 20 |
@eddierobinsonjr | 20 |
@texaspbs | 20 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
15
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
❤️ | 5 | red_heart |
🕺🏻 | 2 | man_dancing_light_skin_tone |
🎥 | 2 | movie_camera |
⤵️ | 2 | right_arrow_curving_down |
👇🏿 | 2 | backhand_index_pointing_down_dark_skin_tone |
👏🏻 | 2 | clapping_hands_light_skin_tone |
🙏🏻 | 2 | folded_hands_light_skin_tone |
👀 | 1 | eyes |
📺 | 1 | television |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
People & Body | 9 |
Smileys & Emotion | 5 |
Objects | 3 |
Symbols | 2 |