Updated, 7:40 Pm: HBO Max (now Max), National Geographic and Prime Video were among the big winners on the second of two nights for the 44th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the trophies for the documentary categories were handed out tonight at the Palladium Times Square in New York City.
Nat Geo’s Retrograde won for Outstanding Current Events Documentary, and Netflix’s In Her Hands took the Politics and Government category.
See the full list of Documentary category winners here, Wednesday night’s News winners here and the combined two-night list here.
The erstwhile HBO max led all networks and platforms with six wins, followed by Nat Geo with five and Prime Video’s three. Streamers Netflix and Paramount+ nabbed two each.
“There has never been a time when the need for thoughtful and hard-hitting documentaries has been greater, nor...
Nat Geo’s Retrograde won for Outstanding Current Events Documentary, and Netflix’s In Her Hands took the Politics and Government category.
See the full list of Documentary category winners here, Wednesday night’s News winners here and the combined two-night list here.
The erstwhile HBO max led all networks and platforms with six wins, followed by Nat Geo with five and Prime Video’s three. Streamers Netflix and Paramount+ nabbed two each.
“There has never been a time when the need for thoughtful and hard-hitting documentaries has been greater, nor...
- 9/29/2023
- by Erik Pedersen and Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 News and Documentary Emmys have revealed their Gold and Silver Circle Inductees for their 44th annual event, which will take place during two ceremonies on September 27 and September 28. As the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences explains, “Inductees are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry.” Those inductees are as follows:
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Gold Circle – 2023 News Inductees:
David Martin, National Security Correspondent, CBS News
John Quiñones, ABC News Correspondent, “20/20,” “Nightline,” “Good Morning America” and “What Would You Do,” ABC News
Dan Rather, Anchor, Journalist, Founder, News and Guts
Silver Circle – 2023 News Inductees:
Steve Fastook, Senior Vice President of Operations, CNBC
Kim Godwin, President, ABC News
Rand Morrison, Executive Producer,...
SEE2023 News and Documentary Emmys: Barbara Kopple and Wolf Blitzer will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
Gold Circle – 2023 News Inductees:
David Martin, National Security Correspondent, CBS News
John Quiñones, ABC News Correspondent, “20/20,” “Nightline,” “Good Morning America” and “What Would You Do,” ABC News
Dan Rather, Anchor, Journalist, Founder, News and Guts
Silver Circle – 2023 News Inductees:
Steve Fastook, Senior Vice President of Operations, CNBC
Kim Godwin, President, ABC News
Rand Morrison, Executive Producer,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the 2023 Gold and Silver Circle Inductees who will be feted at the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, which will be presented at two individual ceremonies: News on Sept. 27 and documentary on Sept. 28.
Longtime television news anchor Dan Rather is among the news inductees in the Gold Circle, along with CBS News’ national security correspondent David Martin and ABC News correspondent John Quiñones. The Silver Circle inductees for news include ABC News president Kim Godwin and senior national correspondent Steve Osunsami; CBS News producer Rand Morrison; CNBC senior vp of operations Steve Fastook; Meruelo Media president and CEO Otto Padron; and NBC News editor Thomas Snowden.
The documentary Gold Circle inductees are Dctv co-founders Jon Alpert and Keiko Tsuno, while the Silver Circle inductees include Daniel H. Birman, Lois Vossen and Christopher White.
“This year’s Gold and Silver...
Longtime television news anchor Dan Rather is among the news inductees in the Gold Circle, along with CBS News’ national security correspondent David Martin and ABC News correspondent John Quiñones. The Silver Circle inductees for news include ABC News president Kim Godwin and senior national correspondent Steve Osunsami; CBS News producer Rand Morrison; CNBC senior vp of operations Steve Fastook; Meruelo Media president and CEO Otto Padron; and NBC News editor Thomas Snowden.
The documentary Gold Circle inductees are Dctv co-founders Jon Alpert and Keiko Tsuno, while the Silver Circle inductees include Daniel H. Birman, Lois Vossen and Christopher White.
“This year’s Gold and Silver...
- 8/29/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has tapped broadcast journalist icon Dan Rather, as well as veteran network correspondents John Quiñones and David Martin to be inducted into its annual Gold Circle honor society. NATAS’ 2023 Gold and Silver Circle inductees will be recognized at the 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmys on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 in New York.
The Gold and Silver Circle inductees “are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively,” the org said in a statement. “They represent the best and brightest in the industry.”
“This year’s Gold & Silver honorees are recognized for their phenomenal and continuing contributions to our television industry,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO, NATAS. “Their persistent excellence of craft has enabled viewers to be better informed about the issues of the day, even as the...
The Gold and Silver Circle inductees “are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively,” the org said in a statement. “They represent the best and brightest in the industry.”
“This year’s Gold & Silver honorees are recognized for their phenomenal and continuing contributions to our television industry,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO, NATAS. “Their persistent excellence of craft has enabled viewers to be better informed about the issues of the day, even as the...
- 8/29/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Tuesday the 2023 inductees into the Gold and Silver Circle, a list of luminaries that includes ABC News President Kim Godwin and legendary broadcast journalist Dan Rather.
Other inductees include ABC News correspondent John Quiñones, Meruelo Media President & CEO Otto Padron, documentarians Jon Alpert and Keiko Tsuno, cofounders of Dctv, and ABC News senior national correspondent Steve Osunsami, among others.
Other inductees include ABC News correspondent John Quiñones, Meruelo Media President & CEO Otto Padron,
The honorees will be honored at the 44th News and Documentary Emmy Awards ceremony Sept. 27 and 28, are
The Gold and Silver Circle, per NATAS, inducts “exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively.”
As announced earlier, Wolf Blitzer and Barbara Kopple will receive the Lifetime Achievement Honors at the ceremony. Blitz will receive his honor on Sept.
Other inductees include ABC News correspondent John Quiñones, Meruelo Media President & CEO Otto Padron, documentarians Jon Alpert and Keiko Tsuno, cofounders of Dctv, and ABC News senior national correspondent Steve Osunsami, among others.
Other inductees include ABC News correspondent John Quiñones, Meruelo Media President & CEO Otto Padron,
The honorees will be honored at the 44th News and Documentary Emmy Awards ceremony Sept. 27 and 28, are
The Gold and Silver Circle, per NATAS, inducts “exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively.”
As announced earlier, Wolf Blitzer and Barbara Kopple will receive the Lifetime Achievement Honors at the ceremony. Blitz will receive his honor on Sept.
- 8/29/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will celebrate its 2023 Gold and Silver Circle Inductees at the 44th Annual News & Documentary Awards on September 27-28 in New York.
The Gold and Silver Circle is a society of honor. Inductees are pros who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years.
Gold Circle Inductees are David Martin, CBS News; John Quiñones, ABC News; and journalist Dan Rather.
Silver Circle Inductees are Steve Fastook, Senior Vice President of Operations, CNBC; Kim Godwin, President, ABC News; Rand Morrison, Executive Producer, CBS News Sunday Morning, CBS News; Steve Osunsami, Senior National Correspondent, ABC News; Otto Padron, President & CEO, Meruelo Media; and Thomas Snowden, Editor, NBC News.
Gold Circle Documentary Inductees are Jon Alpert, Documentarian, Journalist, CoFounder of Dctv, and Keiko Tsuno, Documentarian, Journalist, CoFounder of Dctv.
Silver Circle Documentary Inductees are Daniel H. Birman,...
The Gold and Silver Circle is a society of honor. Inductees are pros who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years.
Gold Circle Inductees are David Martin, CBS News; John Quiñones, ABC News; and journalist Dan Rather.
Silver Circle Inductees are Steve Fastook, Senior Vice President of Operations, CNBC; Kim Godwin, President, ABC News; Rand Morrison, Executive Producer, CBS News Sunday Morning, CBS News; Steve Osunsami, Senior National Correspondent, ABC News; Otto Padron, President & CEO, Meruelo Media; and Thomas Snowden, Editor, NBC News.
Gold Circle Documentary Inductees are Jon Alpert, Documentarian, Journalist, CoFounder of Dctv, and Keiko Tsuno, Documentarian, Journalist, CoFounder of Dctv.
Silver Circle Documentary Inductees are Daniel H. Birman,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO of the Television Academy, has tapped Channing Dungey, Chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group; and George Cheeks, President and CEO, CBS Entertainment; as new chair’s appointees to the Television Academy Executive Committee.
They join returning appointees Gloria Calderón Kellett, Dawn Olmstead, Vernon Sanders and Zack Van Amburg to develop the direction of the Academy for the 2022 term.
“It is a privilege to be able to tap into the vast experience of these innovative executives to help lead us through what promises to be a dynamic year for our organization and the industry,” said Scherma. “We will look to these six visionaries for ideas and insight that will shape the Academy’s service to its members and leadership in the industry.”
Additionally, the Academy’s Board of Governors has elected four Peer Group Governors as their representatives on the executive committee for the 2022 term: Daniel H. Birman...
They join returning appointees Gloria Calderón Kellett, Dawn Olmstead, Vernon Sanders and Zack Van Amburg to develop the direction of the Academy for the 2022 term.
“It is a privilege to be able to tap into the vast experience of these innovative executives to help lead us through what promises to be a dynamic year for our organization and the industry,” said Scherma. “We will look to these six visionaries for ideas and insight that will shape the Academy’s service to its members and leadership in the industry.”
Additionally, the Academy’s Board of Governors has elected four Peer Group Governors as their representatives on the executive committee for the 2022 term: Daniel H. Birman...
- 2/1/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Television Academy just added two more heavy hitters to its executive committee. Channing Dungey, the chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group, and George Cheeks, the president and chief executive officer of CBS and chief content officer, news and sports at Paramount Plus, have both been appointed to the group.
The news was announced Tuesday by Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO of the Television Academy, who revealed Dungey and Cheeks as new chair’s appointees to the Television Academy Executive Committee.
Dungey and Cheeks join returning appointees Gloria Calderón Kellett (“One Day at a Time”), Anonymous Content’s Dawn Olmstead, Amazon Studios’ Vernon Sanders and Apple TV Plus’ Zack Van Amburg on the committee, which is charged with helping advise the Academy during Scherma’s 2022 term as chairman/CEO.
“It is a privilege to be able to tap into the vast experience of these innovative executives to help lead us...
The news was announced Tuesday by Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO of the Television Academy, who revealed Dungey and Cheeks as new chair’s appointees to the Television Academy Executive Committee.
Dungey and Cheeks join returning appointees Gloria Calderón Kellett (“One Day at a Time”), Anonymous Content’s Dawn Olmstead, Amazon Studios’ Vernon Sanders and Apple TV Plus’ Zack Van Amburg on the committee, which is charged with helping advise the Academy during Scherma’s 2022 term as chairman/CEO.
“It is a privilege to be able to tap into the vast experience of these innovative executives to help lead us...
- 2/1/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Toward the end of “Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story,” former state prosecutor Preston Shipp considers his shifting thoughts on the notion of justice. It’s shouldn’t be about alleging rule violations, he says, but about trying to achieve the right outcome in each case. In other words, for all the rigors of law and order, true justice isn’t procedural: it’s as changeable and untidy as human behavior itself. Tracing the contours and reversals of an ugly legal affair that initially saw underage sex worker Cyntoia Brown sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of an adult predator, Daniel H. Birman’s documentary is likewise most rewarding when it focuses on messy human complexities over chilly courtroom process. What begins as seemingly another lurid Netflix true-crime excavation emerges as a considerably more affecting testament to the damage wrought by generation upon generation of sexual abuse.
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- 4/23/2020
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
"Time and proximity can change adversaries into allies." Netflix has released an official trailer for a true crime documentary film titled Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story, made by doc filmmaker Daniel H. Birman. The film examines in detail the story of Cyntoia Brown, a young woman from Kentucky who grew up in a foster home. She was convicted of murdering a man at age 16 during her time working as a forced prostitute, and sentenced to life in prison as an adult. Years later her case was re-examined after a public outcry, she was eventually granted clemency, and was released from prison in 2019. The film takes a look at her entire story - what happened with her initial conviction and how she ended up finally getting out. Official trailer for Daniel H. Birman's doc Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story, on YouTube: After 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison,...
- 4/15/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In 2017, the hashtag #FreeCyntoiaBrown went viral after Rihanna tweeted the sentiment about Brown, who was sentenced to life in prison nearly 16 years before for murder.
Back in 2006, Brown was convicted of killing a 43-year-old real estate agent, Johnny Allen, who solicited the then-16-year-old sex worker at a Nashville Sonic restaurant in 2004. According to Brown, during their encounter, she believed he was going to kill her and shot Allen in self-defense. She also testified during her trial that she was forced into sex work by a physically and emotionally abusive pimp named Kutthroat.
Back in 2006, Brown was convicted of killing a 43-year-old real estate agent, Johnny Allen, who solicited the then-16-year-old sex worker at a Nashville Sonic restaurant in 2004. According to Brown, during their encounter, she believed he was going to kill her and shot Allen in self-defense. She also testified during her trial that she was forced into sex work by a physically and emotionally abusive pimp named Kutthroat.
- 4/15/2020
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
The Television Academy has elected new crop of members to its board of governors, including nine first-time members who will serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1 2020 and concluding Dec. 31, 2021.
The freshman governors elected to their first-ever two-year term include Kim Coleman (Casting Directors); Jill Dickerson (Reality Programming); Jo Disante (Television Executives); Joe Earle, Cas (Sound); Joel Fajnor (Animation); Christie Lyn Lugo Leigh (Los Angeles Area); Luke Reichle (Costume Design & Supervision); Renee Villafan (Daytime Programming); and Derek Spears (Special Visual Effects).
Several members were also elected to two-year terms after a one or multiple-year absence from the governing body, including Kathryn Burns (Choreography); Tony Carey (Producers), and Ed Fassl (Sound Editors).
Rounding out the elections are governors who were re-elected to a second two-year term, including Lesley Aletter (Stunts); Bob Bergen (Performers); Daniel H. Birman (Documentary Programming); Scott Boyd, Ace (Picture Editors); Jeffrey A. Calderon; Rich Carter (Commercials); Terri D. Carter...
The freshman governors elected to their first-ever two-year term include Kim Coleman (Casting Directors); Jill Dickerson (Reality Programming); Jo Disante (Television Executives); Joe Earle, Cas (Sound); Joel Fajnor (Animation); Christie Lyn Lugo Leigh (Los Angeles Area); Luke Reichle (Costume Design & Supervision); Renee Villafan (Daytime Programming); and Derek Spears (Special Visual Effects).
Several members were also elected to two-year terms after a one or multiple-year absence from the governing body, including Kathryn Burns (Choreography); Tony Carey (Producers), and Ed Fassl (Sound Editors).
Rounding out the elections are governors who were re-elected to a second two-year term, including Lesley Aletter (Stunts); Bob Bergen (Performers); Daniel H. Birman (Documentary Programming); Scott Boyd, Ace (Picture Editors); Jeffrey A. Calderon; Rich Carter (Commercials); Terri D. Carter...
- 12/6/2019
- by Libby Hill
- Indiewire
The Television Academy has elected nine first-time members to its board of governors, it said today in revealing election results for the 2020-2021 term that begins January 1.
The new members who will serve a two–year term are Kim Coleman; Jill Dickerson; Jo Disante; Joe Earle, Cas; Joel Fajnor; Christie Lyn Lugo Leigh; Luke Reichle; Renee Villafan; and Derek Spears.
Governors elected to serve a new two-year term after a one or multiple-year absence from the TV Academy’s governing body are Kathryn Burns, Tony Carey and Ed Fassl.
Additionally, governors reelected to serve a second two-year term are: Lesley Aletter; Bob Bergen; Daniel H. Birman; Scott Boyd, Ace; Jeffrey A. Calderon; Rich Carter; Terri D. Carter; Keiren Fisher; Greg Kupiec; Judalina Neira; Glenn Rigberg; Jeff Russo; Jill Sanford; Lori H. Schwartz; John Simmons, Asc; Halina Siwolop; Steven Spignese; and Michael Spiller.
The full BoG list will be available on...
The new members who will serve a two–year term are Kim Coleman; Jill Dickerson; Jo Disante; Joe Earle, Cas; Joel Fajnor; Christie Lyn Lugo Leigh; Luke Reichle; Renee Villafan; and Derek Spears.
Governors elected to serve a new two-year term after a one or multiple-year absence from the TV Academy’s governing body are Kathryn Burns, Tony Carey and Ed Fassl.
Additionally, governors reelected to serve a second two-year term are: Lesley Aletter; Bob Bergen; Daniel H. Birman; Scott Boyd, Ace; Jeffrey A. Calderon; Rich Carter; Terri D. Carter; Keiren Fisher; Greg Kupiec; Judalina Neira; Glenn Rigberg; Jeff Russo; Jill Sanford; Lori H. Schwartz; John Simmons, Asc; Halina Siwolop; Steven Spignese; and Michael Spiller.
The full BoG list will be available on...
- 12/6/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has acquired a feature documentary that will chronicle Cyntoia Brown's incarceration and fight for clemency.
Daniel H. Birman is directing the feature, after having explored Brown's story in Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story, which aired in 2011 as a part of PBS' Independent Lens series.
In the yet-to-be-titled feature, Briman will document the still ongoing updates in Brown's story, which began in 2004, when a then 16-year-old Brown was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, for murdering a 43-year-old man who solicited her up for sex. Brown was tried as an adult and sentenced to life in ...
Daniel H. Birman is directing the feature, after having explored Brown's story in Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story, which aired in 2011 as a part of PBS' Independent Lens series.
In the yet-to-be-titled feature, Briman will document the still ongoing updates in Brown's story, which began in 2004, when a then 16-year-old Brown was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, for murdering a 43-year-old man who solicited her up for sex. Brown was tried as an adult and sentenced to life in ...
Netflix has acquired a documentary that will chronicle Cyntoia Brown's incarceration and fight for clemency.
Daniel H. Birman is directing the feature, after having explored Brown's story in Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story, which aired in 2011 as a part of PBS' Independent Lens series.
In the yet-to-be-titled doc, Briman will document the still-ongoing updates in Brown's story, which began in 2004, when a then 16-year-old Brown was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, for murdering a 43-year-old man who solicited her for sex. Brown was tried as an adult, convicted and sentenced to life in prison. But ...
Daniel H. Birman is directing the feature, after having explored Brown's story in Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story, which aired in 2011 as a part of PBS' Independent Lens series.
In the yet-to-be-titled doc, Briman will document the still-ongoing updates in Brown's story, which began in 2004, when a then 16-year-old Brown was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, for murdering a 43-year-old man who solicited her for sex. Brown was tried as an adult, convicted and sentenced to life in prison. But ...
The Television Academy’s board of governors has voted vice chairman Frank Scherma to become its new chairman and CEO, a post he will take over from the outgoing Hayma Washington. The election was held Thursday night at a board meeting at which the TV Academy’s annual officer elections were also held.
Scherma, the president of RadicalMedia whose producer credits include music documentaries, Errol Morris’ The Fog of War, Broadway’s Shrek the Musical and IFC TV’s Stan Against Evil, was the lone candidate to step forward by the deadline when Washington said in October he would not seek a second term. Washington was the first African-American leader in the organization’s 70-year history.
The incoming chairman will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2019. Additional incoming officers elected Thursday include Steve Venezia, Vice Chair; Tim Gibbons, Second Vice Chair; Sharon Lieblein, Secretary; Allison Binder, Treasurer; and Mitch Waldow,...
Scherma, the president of RadicalMedia whose producer credits include music documentaries, Errol Morris’ The Fog of War, Broadway’s Shrek the Musical and IFC TV’s Stan Against Evil, was the lone candidate to step forward by the deadline when Washington said in October he would not seek a second term. Washington was the first African-American leader in the organization’s 70-year history.
The incoming chairman will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2019. Additional incoming officers elected Thursday include Steve Venezia, Vice Chair; Tim Gibbons, Second Vice Chair; Sharon Lieblein, Secretary; Allison Binder, Treasurer; and Mitch Waldow,...
- 11/16/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Cyntoia Brown, the woman who was backed by several celebrities after her controversial case went viral, is challenging her life sentence in prison.
Brown, 29, was a 16-year-old victim of sex trafficking in Tennessee in 2004 when she fatally shot Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old real estate agent who had solicited her for sex, according to court documents and multiple local reports.
She has now filed an appeal in federal court challenging her sentence, according to The Tennessean.
Brown’s lawyers are asking the Sixth Court of Appeals to look at her case again and to consider whether she was innocent as...
Brown, 29, was a 16-year-old victim of sex trafficking in Tennessee in 2004 when she fatally shot Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old real estate agent who had solicited her for sex, according to court documents and multiple local reports.
She has now filed an appeal in federal court challenging her sentence, according to The Tennessean.
Brown’s lawyers are asking the Sixth Court of Appeals to look at her case again and to consider whether she was innocent as...
- 1/11/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Cyntoia Brown, a Tennessee woman controversially serving a life sentence in prison for murdering a man who solicited her for sex when she was a teenage girl, has been struck by the support she’s received from stars like Kim Kardashian West and Rihanna.
“We were very, very appreciative of the fact that such an incredible number of celebrities would join our plea,” said Brown’s attorney, Charles Bone, according to The New York Times.
Brown was 16 years old in 2004 when she fatally shot 43-year-old real estate agent Johnny Mitchell Allen in the back of his head, according to court documents.
“We were very, very appreciative of the fact that such an incredible number of celebrities would join our plea,” said Brown’s attorney, Charles Bone, according to The New York Times.
Brown was 16 years old in 2004 when she fatally shot 43-year-old real estate agent Johnny Mitchell Allen in the back of his head, according to court documents.
- 11/24/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Kim Kardashian West has reportedly enlisted the help of her high-powered attorney to free a sex trafficking survivor who was sentenced to decades in prison for killing a man who solicited her for prostitution as a teen.
Kardashian West is making good on a promise she tweeted earlier this week, vowing to do all she could to help Cyntoia Brown, a 29-year-old woman who was sentenced as an adult at 16 years old for killing Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old real estate agent who allegedly solicited sex from her.
Along with Brown, Kardashian West, 37, is looking to help Alice Johnson, a...
Kardashian West is making good on a promise she tweeted earlier this week, vowing to do all she could to help Cyntoia Brown, a 29-year-old woman who was sentenced as an adult at 16 years old for killing Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old real estate agent who allegedly solicited sex from her.
Along with Brown, Kardashian West, 37, is looking to help Alice Johnson, a...
- 11/23/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
She has been behind bars for more than 13 years, but on Monday, interest in the story of Cyntoia Brown was reignited when celebrities like Kim Kardashian West and Rihanna shared a viral post about her controversial case by a filmmaker who made a documentary about it.
Brown, now 29, was a 16-year-old victim of sex trafficking in Tennessee in 2004 when she fatally shot Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old real estate agent who solicited sex from her, according to court documents and multiple local reports. Brown — who admitted she killed Allen by shooting him in the back of the head — becomes eligible...
Brown, now 29, was a 16-year-old victim of sex trafficking in Tennessee in 2004 when she fatally shot Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old real estate agent who solicited sex from her, according to court documents and multiple local reports. Brown — who admitted she killed Allen by shooting him in the back of the head — becomes eligible...
- 11/22/2017
- by Chris Harris
- PEOPLE.com
NoHo Arts District, CA, August, 14, 2012 – Six-time Emmy® winner Lily Tomlin has been elected as a Governor of the Television Academy’s Performers Peer Group, serving out the term of Performer Peer Group Governor Kathryn Joosten who passed away in June. This term will end in December of 2012. Additionally, reality programming veterans Jonathan Murray and David McKillop have been elected as the inaugural Governors for the newly formed Reality Programming Peer Group. Murray will serve a term ending in December of 2013 while McKillop’s term will conclude in December of 2012. Earlier this year the Television Academy’s Board of Governors voted to approve the creation of the first-ever Reality Programming Peer Group and rename the Nonfiction Programming Peer Group (comprised of the remaining nonfiction documentarians) as the Documentary Programming Peer Group, in recognition of the different genres of programming and production process for each group. Prior to this action, both reality...
- 8/14/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Violent crimes committed by the young are becoming an increasing dilemma and tonight, on PBS (check your local listings), filmmaker Daniel H. Birman will be exploring the issue in his documentary Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story.
Under the Independent Lens series, the documentary examines the arrest and trial of Cyntoia Brown, a 16 year old girl arrested for the murder of a 43 year old man over sex.
Film synopsis states:
“Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story” explores Cyntoia’s history and her future. Without attempting to excuse her crime as youthful indiscretion nor to vilify her as an example of a generation gone off the rails, Birman simply follows Cyntoia through six years of her life after the crime, and searches for answers to persistent questions.
The camera first glimpses Cyntoia the week of her arrest at age 16 and follows her for nearly six years. Along the way, nationally renowned juvenile forensic psychiatrist,...
Under the Independent Lens series, the documentary examines the arrest and trial of Cyntoia Brown, a 16 year old girl arrested for the murder of a 43 year old man over sex.
Film synopsis states:
“Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story” explores Cyntoia’s history and her future. Without attempting to excuse her crime as youthful indiscretion nor to vilify her as an example of a generation gone off the rails, Birman simply follows Cyntoia through six years of her life after the crime, and searches for answers to persistent questions.
The camera first glimpses Cyntoia the week of her arrest at age 16 and follows her for nearly six years. Along the way, nationally renowned juvenile forensic psychiatrist,...
- 3/1/2011
- by Cynthia
- ShadowAndAct
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