Father of Philanthropy: Life and Legacy of Stephen Girard
23 February 2011
The first documentary film on the life of the fourth wealthiest American, Stephen Girard, who died in 1831, in production.
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Capital in Crisis
1 February 2011
This hour long documentary will be the first full episode of the 7-part “Philadelphia: The Great Experiment.” It’s the end of sweltering summer and the capital of the United States is under siege. In pre-development.
Bishop Richard Allen: Apostle of Freedom
13 January 2011
Allen’s actions—writing pamphlets, staging walkouts and sit-ins and standing up to the force of repression and violence against blacks—set the stage for 200 years of civil rights battles. The film premiered February 13, 2011.