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Film Tue Jul 21 2009
In the Family Nominated for Doc Emmy
The Kartemquin film In the Family was nominated for "Outstanding Informational Programming - Long Form" by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences this past Tuesday, July 14th. This Chicago-made film had previously been a finalist for the NIHCM Foundation's Health Care Radio and Television Journalism Award and premiered in 2008 on PBS' series "P.O.V."
In the Family follows director and producer Joanna Rudnick after she finds out she's tested positive for the breast cancer gene at the young age of 27. Rudnick battles with the emotional and physical actions she must take in fear of this gene becoming deadly. Should she take the preventative measure of having her breast removed, or should she hope that this gene remains passive? Because of her unique situation the documentary also raises questions about the necessity of predictive genetic testing. Rudnick also plays a huge part in Kartemquin Films, acting as a producer for the company since 2003.
The News and Documentary Emmy Awards will be presented on Monday, September 21st in the Time Warner Center in New York City.
