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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FRONTLINE, Press Herald documentary nominated for 2 Emmy awards
May 1—A documentary produced by FRONTLINE — PBS, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examining the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history — and the breakdowns leading up to it — has been nominated for two news and documentary Emmy awards. The one-hour film, titled "Breakdown in Maine," was part of a joint project between the publications to investigate possible interventions by police, military and mental health care in the lead-up to the mass shooting in Lewiston, which killed 18 people and injured 13 in October 2023. The stories and documentary were supported through FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative. Nearly 1,000 TV, digital media and documentary professionals judged more than 2,200 submissions of programming content to decide this year's nominees. The film is one of five nominations in the "outstanding crime and justice coverage" category. It was also chosen as one of seven nominees in the news section for "outstanding research." The winners of the 46th annual awards presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will be announced on June 25 and June 26 at the News Night and Documentary Night ceremonies, which start at 7 p.m. at the Palladium Times Square in Manhattan. "We are thrilled to recognize the extraordinary talent and relentless commitment of this year's nominees," NATAS President and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement. "In a rapidly evolving media landscape, their innovative storytelling and unwavering pursuit of truth continue to inspire and inform audiences worldwide. We are proud to honor their remarkable work." Copy the Story Link
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Breakdown in Maine' documentary nominated for Peabody award
Apr. 15—"Breakdown in Maine," the documentary produced by PBS, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public charting missed opportunities to prevent the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, has been nominated for the George Foster Peabody Award for public service. The film was part of a monthslong cooperative effort by the Press Herald, Maine Public and the PBS series "Frontline" tracing opportunities law enforcement had to intervene and possibly prevent the state's deadliest mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 18 and left at least 13 wounded. Friends, loved ones and colleagues of the shooter spoke about their attempts to find him help, as well as their own fears over his actions. The film is one of four finalists, including submissions by the Marshall Project, PBS and others. Peabody nominees were selected from more than 1,000 submissions by a group of 27 jurors, who unanimously chose this year's slate, the award body said in a written announcement. The group is based out of the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. This year's ceremony will mark 85 years since the award was first introduced. "This year's nominees explore the local and global, the forgotten and the widely celebrated, the extraordinary and beautiful, and the ugliest and most horrible side of our inhumanity to others," Peabody Executive Director Jeffrey Jones said in a written statement. Winners will be announced May 1, with a celebration slated for June 1 in Beverly Hills, California. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
