Awards
Peabody Awards go to pubmedia documentary filmmakers
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Public media accounted for five of the 12 winners in the category.
CPB funding
Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
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A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
Programs/Content
With Holocaust theme, ‘Last Laugh’ probes subject even comedians want to avoid
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A public TV documentary questions the boundaries of humor.
Quick Takes
Nearly 500 theaters to present ‘Newtown’ film and discussion
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Newtown Live: A National Conversation will be moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo.
Programs/Content
Talk of election takes spotlight at PBS summer press tour
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Even panels about shows not overtly dedicated to politics were immersed in campaign theories and analyses.
Programs/Content
Documentaries, town hall expand PBS’s look at guns in America
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PBS continues to defy bullets with words, resuming a conversation that its programmers hope will gradually bring opposing sides of the gun debate closer together.
People
Abigail Disney to women filmmakers: ‘It’s time to throw out the rulebook’
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The director of The Armor of Light challenges women media-makers to rebel against the glorification of violence in film and television.
Programs/Content
Two-night PBS special will examine growth of gun violence
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Each broadcast will feature an Independent Lens documentary followed by a town hall.
Programs/Content
U.S. public media steps up at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
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The festival has become increasingly important for U.S.–based public media.