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Awards Watch: Venus, Freedom Writers Win Feature Humanitas Prizes
Here's the release on today's Humanitas Prize winners:
The 33rd HUMANITAS Prize winners are: Feature Film Category ($25,000) - *tieFREEDOM WRITERS Screenplay by: Richard LaGravenese (Paramount Pictures)
The story of inner-city kids raised on drive-by shootings and hard-core gang violence and the teacher who gives them a voice. Cited "for its fervent belief that one person can change the lives of our most important asset: our children."VENUS Written by: Hanif Kureishi (Miramax Films)
When Ian's sullen and cheeky grandniece shows up, Maurice is captivated by her youth and her dour charm and shows her around London, making him aware of his loneliness and old age. Cited "for its insistence on human dignity and emotional honesty when faced with the painful humiliations and deprivations that can come with aging."90 Minute Category ($25,000)
LONGFORD Written by: Peter Morgan (HBO Films)
Based on the life of a British Lord, Frank Pakenham, the 7th Earl of Longford, and his friendship with child killer Myra Hindley. Cited "for its passionate belief that everyone deserves forgiveness -- as much for them as for ourselves."
60 Minute Category ($15,000) ER: “There Are No Angels Here” Written by: R. Scott Gemmill & David Zabel (NBC) Carter and Pratt travel to a crowded refugee camp in Darfur to treat victims of the war. Cited "for its unflinching look at the brutality inherent in civil wars and its belief that heroism is complex, complicated and many-layered."30 Minute Category ($10,000)
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE: “Oh God, Yes” Written by: Jennifer Crittenden (CBS) Christine is surprised when her 8-year-old son expresses a newfound interest in religion and reexamines her faith. Cited "for its willingness to address the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of children when faced with tough questions that have no easy answers."Children's Animation Category ($25,000)
JAKERS! THE ADVENTURES OF PIGGLEY WINKS: “The Gift” Written by: Sindy McKay, Dennis Haley & Marcy Brown (PBS)
On Piggley’s birthday all he wants is a new expensive sled, but after receiving a homemade sled from his father, he realizes the best gifts in life come from the heart. Cited "for its deeply-held belief that children understand far more than we might imagine and that families must be honored."Children's Live Action Category ($25,000)
MOLLY: An American Girl on the Home Front Teleplay by: Anna Sandor (Disney
Channel)
Set in 1943, when Emily, a young girl from war-torn Britain, comes to live with the McIntire family, Molly is forced to confront the ugly reality of war. Cited "for its sensitive exploration of the pain and suffering that comes with war in the families left behind."Sundance Feature Film Category ($10,000)
WHERE GOD LEFT HIS SHOES Written by: Salvatore Stabile
When Frank and Angela and their two children are evicted from their apartment, they're forced to move into a homeless shelter, starting their long struggle which eventually strengthens their love and commitment. Cited "for its depiction of the challenge, heartache and joy of holding a family together against the odds."The David & Lynn Angell Fellowship in Comedy Writing ($10,000)
JONNY MAIS University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Spec script of WEEDS: “Pot Chocolate”Over the past three decades, more than $2.8 million in prize money has been awarded. HUMANITAS Prize winners have included numerous films and television shows that have changed the landscape of entertainment. They include: Paul Haggis & Bobby Moresco (Crash); Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl); Keir Pearson & Terry George (Hotel Rwanda); Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Lackawanna Blues); Michael Kang (The Motel); John Wells (The West Wing); Tony Kushner (Angels in America); Antwone Fisher (Antwone Fisher); Niki Caro (Whale Rider); David E. Kelley (The Practice); Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues); Alan Alda (M*A*S*H); Horton Foote (William Faulkner's OLD MAN); Steven Zaillian (Schindler's List); Tim Robbins (Dead Man Walking); Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (Good Will Hunting); Aaron Sorkin (Sports Night, The West Wing), and Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count on Me).
For more information, please visit the website at humanitasprize.org.
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