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February 27, 2013 -
Video
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 ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
Video
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 ... Read More
November 2, 2012 -
In the Media
"Mo Rocca Tells Us About His New Documentary 'Electoral Dysfunction'"
From WBEZ Chicago Read More
November 1, 2012 -
In the Media
"Mo Rocca on New Documentary, 'Electoral Dysfunction'"
From CBS News Read More
October 29, 2012 -
Article
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 3, 2012 -
From the field
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 Read More
August 29, 2012 -
In the Media
"The Right to Vote"
From The New York Times
Featuring an op-doc produced by MacArthur-supported Center for Independent Documentary Read More
August 3, 2012 -
Video
Tod Lending on the Role of Public Media
Tod Lending, filmmaker and founder of Nomadic Pictures, discusses the role of public media in telling transcendent stories. Nomadic Pictures is a documentary film production company based in Chicago that produces documentaries, like Legacy and Time ... Read More
August 3, 2012 -
Video
Ira Glass on the Role of Public Media
Ira Glass, host of This American Life, discusses the role of public media in sharing unique stories. This American Life is weekly a public radio show produced by WBEZ and broadcast to about 1.8 million ... Read More
August 3, 2012 -
Video
Steve James on the Role of Public Media
Steve James, director and producer at Kartemquin Films, discusses the role of public media in sharing individual stories. Kartemquin Films has been making documentaries, like Hoop Dreams and The Interrupters, that examine and critique society through ... Read More
August 3, 2012 -
Video
Paul Steiger on the Role of Public Media
Paul Steiger, editor-in-chief of ProPublica, discusses the role of public media in stimulating positive change. ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. For 30 years, the MacArthur Foundation has ... Read More
August 3, 2012 -
Video
David Fanning on the Role of Public Media
David Fanning, executive producer of FRONTLINE, discusses the role of public media in sharing nonpartisan, compelling stories. FRONTLINE is a PBS documentary series that produces powerful reporting on difficult and controversial topics. For 30 years, MacArthur ... Read More
August 3, 2012 -
Video
Wendy Levy on the Role of Public Media
Wendy Levy, co-founder of Sparkwise, discusses the role of public media in fostering community among audiences. Sparkwise is a web based data communication tool that collects and compares metrics to create a moving story. For 30 ... Read More
July 30, 2012 -
From the field
PBS Investigation Finds Border Patrol Abuses
Crossing the Line interviews a former Border Patrol agent, who blows the whistle on overcrowding, deprivation of food and water, and physical abuse. Read More
