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Watch GARRISON KEILLOR Tonight on American Masters
July 1, 2009"This documentary, created for PBS' American Masters series, is an amiable portrait of this somewhat enigmatic radio performer..." - San Francisco Chronicle Garrison Keillor is an author, a highly sought public speaker and is credited with reviving the lost art of live radio. His weekly program, A Prairie Home Companion, began in 1974 and has more than…
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Filmmaker Profile: Gordon Quinn, THE NEW AMERICANS
June 30, 2009This summer, Global Voices on PBS WORLD presents an encore of Kartemquin Films' THE NEW AMERICANS. The seven-hour, critically acclaimed documentary miniseries follows four years in the lives of a diverse group of immigrants and refugees as they journey from around the globe to start new lives in America. From heart-wrenching farewells to initial…
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The Masculinity Project: Virtual Screening of FEBRUARY ONE by Rebecca Cerese
June 30, 2009The National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) and ITVS recently launched a weekly, web-based “virtual screening" series, which showcases some of the latest short documentaries from the Masculinity Project. Each screening will be followed by a Q&A and give audience members worldwide the opportunity to engage with the filmmaker. Find out what…
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Pacific Islanders in Communications Funding Deadline
June 29, 2009Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) supports the advancement and development of Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture and contemporary challenges. PIC is currently accepting proposals for R&D, Production and Completion funds (deadline: July 31). In keeping with…
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The Latest ITVS International Films on iTunes
June 29, 2009Selected ITVS International films are now available on iTunes for download to rent ($2.99) or to own ($9.99). Check out the latest films now available: SEEDS OF SUMMER: At an army base in the heart of Israel’s southern desert, two young female military recruits make the transformation from fragile, vulnerable young girls to confident soldiers and fierce…