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Festival Archive: Greatest Generation
From 2006 to 2008, the short film competition focused on the Greatest Generation. More than 140 original works were produced and more than $30,000 was awarded to top entries. Included in this annual mix of 5 awards was a category dedicated to the best exploration of the pivotal decades of the middle 20th century. Since 2006, the 1930s Depression, the war scarred 1940s and the 1950s boom years have all been explored.
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2007 Festival Recap
"In conjunction with the Ken Burns Documentary - "The War", Twin Cities Public Television produced our second 60-minute program to coincide with the premiere of the Burns documentary. This program included 5 films selected from the 60 films submitted in 2007. "Prisoner #32,232" was later nominated for a Regional Emmy Award for best documentary."
"In conjunction with the Ken Burns Documentary - "The War", Twin Cities Public Television produced our second 60-minute program to coincide with the premiere of the Burns documentary. This program included 5 films selected from the 60 films submitted in 2007. "Prisoner #32,232" was later nominated for a Regional Emmy Award for best documentary."
2008 Competition Trailer
"Filmmakers describe what makes the film competition so rewarding. Comcast Cable began making these films available via Local On Demand."
"Filmmakers describe what makes the film competition so rewarding. Comcast Cable began making these films available via Local On Demand."
FRITZ: The Walter Mondale Story Trailer
"The Opening Night of our 3rd annual festival featured the premiere of "Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story". The 75-minute documentary, profiling one of Minnesota's most accomplished members of the Greatest Generation, included rare footage, recently declassified papers and interviews" Directed by award-winning filmmaker Melody Gilbert"
"The Opening Night of our 3rd annual festival featured the premiere of "Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story". The 75-minute documentary, profiling one of Minnesota's most accomplished members of the Greatest Generation, included rare footage, recently declassified papers and interviews" Directed by award-winning filmmaker Melody Gilbert"
2008 Award Winners
Best Film of 2008
Mr. Brown
Jim Brown grew up in the Twin Cities during the 1930s and 1940s. As an African-American, he was subjected to numerous insults, indignities and open discrimination. Yet, he persevered to become a Chief Engineer in the Military Sealift Command, an accomplished dancer, an author, father, grandfather and positive force in his community.
Mr. Brown
Jim Brown grew up in the Twin Cities during the 1930s and 1940s. As an African-American, he was subjected to numerous insults, indignities and open discrimination. Yet, he persevered to become a Chief Engineer in the Military Sealift Command, an accomplished dancer, an author, father, grandfather and positive force in his community.
C. Beck
Inventing the G-suit: The Life Story of Dr. Earl Wood
Rosalie Wahl: A Vision for a Better World
Soap Box Derby Champion: Boy Makes Good2007 Award Winners
Best Film of 2007
Coming Home
"Coming Home" tells the story of Bill Ehling, a World War II combat veteran who fought in the European theater. Through family photos, historical footage, and glimpses of his hometown, the film relates Bill's memories of war, struggle - and finally - of coming home.
Coming Home
"Coming Home" tells the story of Bill Ehling, a World War II combat veteran who fought in the European theater. Through family photos, historical footage, and glimpses of his hometown, the film relates Bill's memories of war, struggle - and finally - of coming home.
Prisoner 32,232
A Voice of Peace
Resonance
Skating The Pacific 2006 Award Winners
Best Film of 2006
A Satisfied Life
Ted Wryk, like others of his generation, experienced the Depression, World War II, and the post-war boom with a sense of commitment and purpose. This film explores how Ted's life has been shaped by these defining values, and how these values inspire successive generations to the ideal of a “Satisfied Life.”
A Satisfied Life
Ted Wryk, like others of his generation, experienced the Depression, World War II, and the post-war boom with a sense of commitment and purpose. This film explores how Ted's life has been shaped by these defining values, and how these values inspire successive generations to the ideal of a “Satisfied Life.”
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