Alabama Public Television won five regional Emmy awards at the annual Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awards ceremony in Atlanta on Saturday.
“The Durrs of Montgomery,” which tells the story of Alabama political and civil rights activists Clifford and Virginia Durr, was the biggest winner, earning three Emmys, including one for outstanding historical documentary.
“We’re excited to see this recognition for the outstanding work being done at Alabama Public Television,” APT executive director Roy Clem said in a press release.
Here is the list of APT’s Emmy winners:
Outstanding Achievement: Documentary – Historical: “The Durrs of Montgomery.” (Andrew Beck Grace, Paul Rogers, Justin Gaar, Christopher E. Holmes).
Outstanding Achievement: Interactivity: “Experiencing Shakespeare.” (Heather Daniels, Mark Fastoso).
Outstanding Achievement: Audio – Post Production: “The Durrs of Montgomery.” (Nick Punch).
Outstanding Achievement: Editor – Program (Non-News): “The Durrs of Montgomery.” (Paul Rogers, Andrew Beck Grace).
Outstanding Achievement: Lighting: “APT Circle.” (Paul Rogers, Christopher E. Holmes, Justin Gaar.) Read the formal release from Alabama Public Television
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on June 11, 2013. View the original page.
