FRONTIER AND FLOWERS: THE STORY OF FANNY ALLEN – (2024)
Frances Montressor Buchanan Allen Penniman was the second wife of Vermont patriot and Revolutionary War hero, Gen. Ethan Allen. Highly educated and raised in a British tory household in New York she would marry her stepfather’s nemesis, Ethan Allen, and move to his home on the Vermont frontier. There she would manage a household of servants, create gardens in the wilderness, and set new paths amassing the first botanical collection of the region. Through her story we better understand the role of women in the colonial wilderness of New England.
SPREADING HOPE: SHARING OUR STORIES – (2023)
Through examples of personal stories of drug users who both recovered and succumbed, we learn of the dangers and resources for help in this Southern Maryland community.
A CATHEDRAL OF NATURE(2023)
The story of how the American Chestnut Land Trust is preserving natural spaces throughout Southern Maryland. Through its preservation of land, ACLT is co-creating a Cathedral of Nature. It is a sacred place for the human spirit. A place where human beings of every religion, or no religion, can find rest and refreshment for their spirits. A place where the cry of the eagle can be heard, the beavers’ ingenuity can be admired and the movement of the breeze can be felt on silent walks through towering trees.
THE STORY BEHIND THE STATUEand RAISING THE FLAG – (2019)
Produced for the National Park Service, United States Marine War Memorial, Arlington, VA. Two short historical films telling the story of the battle of Iwo Jima, the resulting US Marine War Memorial and the significance of that memorial in honoring America’s fighting troops. The stories are highly personalized, told through researched interviews with participants in the events along with modern visitors and historians.
STEP UP – CHANGE THE FUTURE – (2015)
When nine black high school students entered the all-white Little Rock Central High School in 1957, they were mostly just looking for a better education. What they accomplished went far beyond the few steps they took to enter that school. This film explores the living legacy of the Little Rock Nine connecting their values, goals and strategies with the efforts of high school students today to effect social change in four communities across America. Interviews with the original Little Rock Nine and contemporary teens in Little Rock, Baltimore, Santa Fe and Rosebud Reservation, SD, reveal the power of young people in making the world a better place.
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA: OUR AMERICAN STORY– (2014)
Produced for the 350th anniversary of Stafford County, this 23-minute film engages the viewer in the experience of that history which begins with the Patawomek Indian tribe, John Smith into the 21st century. Extensive archival findings intersperse with re-enactments of colonial industry and trade, the American Revolution, Civil War, Post-war industrialism to bring three and a half centuries of history to the fore.
STRUGGLE AND TRIUMPH: THE LEGACY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER – (2014)
Recounts the rise of George Washington Carver from humble beginnings and slave roots to national prominence as a scientist, educator and humanitarian. Re-enactments combine with archival sources to recreate Carver’s world and life from the Civil War to World War II. This film is part of a broader educational program for elementary and high school.
THE WAR AT HOME – (2013)
Produced for the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park (Richmond, CA) to show how millions of American women and men worked together in factories and communities across the country toward a common goal during a period of major, irrevocable social change that affected, and was shaped by, everyday people.
HOME FRONT HEROES – (2013)
While The War at Home tells the national story of home front commitments in communities across the country, its companion piece, Home Front Heroes focuses on the more personal experiences of “Rosie the Riveters” and others in Richmond, California, where factories turned out ships, tanks and jeeps in record numbers.
DREAMS AND DILEMMAS: FORT SCOTT AND THE GROWTH OF A NATION – (2009)
Produced for the Fort Scott National Military Park to show how events there mirrored events shaping the US westward expansion, the Mexican War, pioneer movement, slavery vs. free as states were created, the violence of Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War, and the coming of the railroad ending military involvement at the Fort.
SEASONS OF GREAT FALLS – (2008)
The video showcases the seasonal scenic splendor of Great Falls Park through live action HD video shot over four seasons. Produced for NPS, Great Falls National Park Visitors Center.
USS CASSIN YOUNG: A VIDEO TOUR – (2006)
This program provides fully-narrated video tours of the Main Deck and Above/Below Deck spaces of this Fletcher-class destroyer, a National Landmark navel vessel that saw extensive service in the Pacific in World War II.
PROMOTING INNOVATION: TODAY’S USPTO – (2006)
A video program about the United States Patent and Trademark Office, its history, what it does, how it works, and why it is a vital part of our economy and culture.
AUDIOVISUAL PROGRAMS FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN – (2006)
The combined objective of these six audio and three video programs is to place the battle of Kings Mountain within the total context of the American Revolution, depicting the bravery and commitment of men and women on both sides, the ways this battle led to conflicting loyalties between colonists of the same community and even the same family. The ultimate objective was to show the significance of this battle as the primary turning point in the retreat of the British from the American colonies, and their surrender at Yorktown
REMEMBERING MANZANAR – (2004)
The story of how the constitutional rights of a group of people were violated because they “looked like the enemy” is told through the remembrances of people - many of them American citizens - who were interned at Manzanar during World War II. Produced for the National Park Service, Manzanar National Historic Site, Lone Pine, CA.
WE THE PEOPLE – (2004)
Shown at DAR Constitution Hall during the Horatio Alger 2004 Annual Awards. The presentation traces the roots of our Constitution and the values consistent with the Association itself.
ECHOES OF THE PAST: ARKANSAS POST – (2003)
Through re-enactments, historical quotes and archival materials, the film explores the history of the Post and its importance to the heritage of America.
Produced for the National Park Service.
CRATER LAKE ANIMATION – (2002)
3D animation, action photography and graphic sound effects to represent the creation of Mt. Mazama during successive periods of heavy volcanic activity. Ultimately Mt. Mazama would implode upon itself creating the basin that would become Crater Lake. Produced for the National Park Service.
LAND OF THE BIGHORN – (2002)
3D animation, action photography and graphic sound effects to represent the creation of Mt. Mazama during successive periods of heavy volcanic activity. Ultimately Mt. Mazama would implode upon itself creating the basin that would become Crater Lake. Produced for the National Park Service.
VOICES OF INVENTION – (2002)
A short video for the Bicentennial Celebration of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The video honored the spirit of inventiveness that the American patent system has fostered as well as heralded the introduction of honored inventors from the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame.
ONLY IN AMERICA – (1999-2002)
A motivational half hour film, produced by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, broadcast on PBS and syndicated nationwide. This program brings together determined high school seniors to meet ten highly successful men and women. Overcoming adversity to reach the American dream is the challenge that brings these two groups together.
AGAINST THE ODDS – (1998-2003)
A series produced for Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Broadcast on PBS, and relating the stories of men and women who rose from childhood adversity to achieve notable success. Among them: Art Linkletter, Wally Amos, Ed McMahon, Dr. Ben Carson, Al Neuharth, James Earl Jones and others.
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP - Public Service Announcement – (2002)
This spot encourages young people to seek college scholarship assistance. Hosted by Tom Selleck.
AGAINST THE ODDS: THE NEXT GENERATION – (2000, 2001)
Hosted by Tom Selleck, a series of programs each chronicling the lives of three young adults who overcame adversity in their youth and achieved success.
DESTINATION: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – (1999)
Peace Corps volunteers and children in three communities share the culture in the Dominican Republic today, focusing on how the culture is undergoing change while still respecting its traditions. The film is used in classrooms of American students with accompanying study guide.
NVENTORS HALL OF FAME – (1998)
The opening video and animation for the National Inventors Hall of Fame Ceremony, featuring and including interviews with the inventors of the computer mouse, LED and DNA technology.
OUR INSPIRATION: THE STORY OF MAGGIE LENA WALKER – (1998)
Produced for PBS. A one-hour documentary on the life and times of Maggie Walker, an African-American and the first woman to be president of a chartered bank.
“...and there we wandered sometimes west” – ()
Produced for the National Park Service about the historic western trails’ movement of the 19th century
OUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE CAR – (1995)
Produced under a grant from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting.
REMEMBER THE CHILDREN, DANIEL'S STORY – (1993)
Produced for the National Holocaust Museum for the semi-permanent children's exhibit.
THROUGH MY OWN EYES – (1992)
Produced for the American Judicature Society to teach immigrants about the American system of courts and justice.
THE COLUMBIA RIVER: RIVER OF MANY RETURNS – (1991)
A documentary about sharing the water resources of the Columbia River system produced for the Corp of Engineers.
SWITCHING CHANNELS: CAREERS IN RETAIL BAKING – (1991)
Produced for the Retail Bakers Association for a High School audience.
PASTA - THE INSIDE STORY – (1990)
A film about PASTA for Jr. High students produced for the National Pasta Association.
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER: ON COURSE – (1990)
A half hour educational documentary about the Mississippi River, with a focus on explaining how and why alluvial rivers behave the way they do, changing course, flooding the land and building deltas. Produced for the Corps of Engineers.
BEYOND BUSINESS AS USUAL – (1989)
A half hour documentary exploring the technologies available and in development for disposing hazardous waste in America produced for EPA.
YOUR NEXT ASSIGNMENT – (1989)
A film about recycling for the Aluminum Association of America
BEYOND FEAR – (1988)
A one-hour public information documentary on HIV/AIDS sponsored by the American Red Cross and syndicated for broadcast nationally. The goal was to educate viewers about the realities of the AIDS epidemic in its medical, personal and social aspects at a time when it was new and frequently misunderstood.
