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MacArthur supports the production and distribution of news and documentary programs for television, radio, and the web that help inform the American public about important domestic and international current affairs and policy issues. Read our strategy

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February 27, 2013 - Video
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American Documentary (POV)

Sparking conversation and engagement beyond the screen

American Documentary sparks critical conversations and engagement in communities across the country by bringing its documentary films off the screen and into the real world. For 26 years, American ...

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February 27, 2013 - Video
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StoryCorps

Preserving and sharing the stories of our lives

Founded in 2003 by David Isay, MacArthur Fellow and radio documentarian, StoryCorps has provided nearly 90,000 people the chance to record interviews. Each of these stories is ...

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November 2, 2012 - In The Media

"Mo Rocca Tells Us About His New Documentary 'Electoral Dysfunction'"

From WBEZ Chicago
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November 1, 2012 - In The Media

"Mo Rocca on New Documentary, 'Electoral Dysfunction'"

From CBS News
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October 29, 2012 - Article
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Introductory Remarks by MacArthur President Robert Gallucci at Preview Screening of "Electoral Dysfunction"

A film screening sponsored by MacArthur, The Brennan Center for Justice, the Joyce Foundation, and WTTW, the documentary "Electoral Dysfunction" takes an irreverent–but nonpartisan–look at the voting process and its impact on American democracy. Read More
October 20, 2012 - Event

Community Cinema Screening of "As Goes Janesville"

More information available on As Goes Janesville website. Read More
October 4, 2012 - Twitter

PBS @NewsHour #documentary @Half the Sky shines light on oppression of women and girls worldwide http://t.co/NKAj939y

October 3, 2012 - From The Field
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MacArthur Grantees Win Emmy Awards

MacArthur-supported programs P.O.V., Independent Lens, and Frontline were honored at this year’s News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Read More
October 1, 2012 - In The Media

"In 'Half the Sky,' Transforming Limitations on Women's Opportunities Worldwide"

From PBS News Hour
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September 15, 2012 - Event

Screening: Half the Sky

ITVS's Community Cinema program will present Half the Sky mini-series the Chicago Cultural Center on Saturday, September 15th from 2 PM - 5 PM. Read More

  • Representative Grants

    Independent Television Service

    San Francisco, California
    2010

    $1,500,000 To support the Global Perspectives Project, a program to bring documentary content from international producers to U.S. audiences, and from U.S. producers to international audiences (over three years).

  • Representative Grants

    American Documentary

    Brooklyn, New York
    2011

    $1,500,000 In support of P.O.V., a documentary series on public television (over three years).

  • Representative Grants

    StoryCorps

    Brooklyn, New York
    2011

    $400,000 In support of general operations (over two years).

  • Representative Grants

    Center for Public Integrity

    Washington, District of Columbia
    2010

    $750,000 In support of general operations (over three years).

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Elspeth A. Revere

Vice President, Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives
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Kathy K. Im

Director, Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives
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Lauren Pabst

Program Officer

Susan M. Salaba

Program Administrator

Erica Twyman

Program Assistant