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September 25, 2019
PBS Staff Writers
PBS programs were honored with nine News & Documentary Emmy® Awards, the second most-earned by any organization. The 40th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards were presented at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). You can check out our full list of nominees here.
“As America’s home for documentaries, PBS is committed to telling stories that deepen understanding and encourage conversation,” said Paula Kerger, PBS President and CEO. “We’re thrilled that public television continues to be recognized for the quality of our programming, and we look forward to another season of educating, inspiring and entertaining our audiences.”
PBS series INDEPENDENT LENS earned four awards, followed by FRONTLINE and PBS NewsHour with two each, and GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM with one award. We congratulate all of our producers and invite you to celebrate the winners:
FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the resurgence of white supremacists in America.
Follow the story of Linda Bishop and society’s treatment of mental illness & homelessness.
Dawnland offers a painful reminder of the traumatic legacy of forced child removal.
I Am Not Your Negro envisions the book James Baldwin never finished.
Wildland is a sweeping yet deeply personal account of a wildland firefighting crew.
In an exclusive PBS NewsHour investigation, 34 women in 13 states told their stories.
One of the poorest countries in the Middle East, Yemen's war has pushed it to the brink.
Learn more about cultural appropriation (or is it appreciation?) before you finalize this year's Halloween costume.
Watch a collection of films and specials that highlight and add context to the many aspects of race and racism in our country.
PBS was among 60 nominees for the most compelling and empowering stories released in 2019.
Winners were announced May 19 and honored in a special internet celebration.