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Volume 7, #9
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Film celebrates Ohio's Bicentennial
Ohio represents us all. In its dramatic history and astonishing diversity, Ohio closely mirrors the vast, complicated and turbulent place called America. Ohio's public television stations have teamed up to present Ohioans with a very special birthday present: the May 8 broadcast of Ohio: 200 Years. The one-hour documentary film was produced by Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Lawrence Hott. "The film offers a snapshot of the state's colorful history along with insights into the Ohio of today: a mix of odd, funny moments and life-changing events," said filmmaker Hott. "In many respects, Ohio has followed with great precision all of the grand movements of American history. At other times, Ohio has done more than trace the American pattern: Ohio has helped create that history, trailblazing political, social, technological and other changes that have shaped the nation and what is commonly considered the 'American way of life.'" Ohio: 200 Years was produced in collaboration with the Ohio Bicentennial Commission and Ohio's public television stations. Significant financial support for the film's production has been provided by KeyBank and Honda of America Manufacturing. |
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