American Masters is pleased to announce that we have received a total of three Webby nominations this year in the following categories:
Video & Film—Series & Channels: Documentary
American Masters Shorts VOTE HERE
Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work. This ongoing series from American Masters showcases cultural trailblazers through short-form storytelling.
Video & Film—Series & Channels: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Renegades VOTE HERE
This documentary series showcases the lives and cultural contributions of little-known historical figures with disabilities. Hosted by award-winning musician and disability rights advocate Lachi. Each episode is available with audio description, on-screen ASL interpretation and open captions, extended audio description and large open captions, and descriptive transcripts.
Video & Film—General Video & Film: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy VOTE HERE
The story of a street musician, born with a condition that left her limbs unusable. In 1975, Tate Harrington won a custody battle against the Philadelphia Department of Child Welfare, which sought to take away her infant daughter, claiming that she could not provide adequate care. See how Tate Harrington’s fight to be a mother and earn an independent living was a revolutionary act.
American Masters has also been recognized as an Honoree in the Social Art & Culture category.
Social—General Social: Art & Culture
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Voting in the Webby People’s Voice Awards is now open through Thursday, April 17th at 11:59pm PDT. The 29th Annual Webby Winners will be revealed on Monday, May 12th, during a ceremony hosted by actor and comedian Ilana Glazer.