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Documentary about Local Nonprofit Wins New England Emmy Awards
"At Wonder's Peak: Discovering Science on Talcott Mountain"--a CPTV documentary about the Talcott Mountain Science Center--receives Emmys.
This week, the Talcott Mountain Science Center announced that the Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) production, At Wonder’s Peak: Discovering Science on Talcott Mountain, won two Boston-New England EMMY Awards from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The awards were received in the Education/Schools category and for Photographer-Program.
The documentary, directed by CPTV’s David Wurtzel, focuses on the unique, hands-on approach to education that Talcott has pioneered and focused on for more than 50 years. It explores how teachers at the Talcott Mountain Science Center and Academy coach students through an experiential discovery process and how it inspires them to apply their knowledge in breakthrough ways. The film originally debuted in October 2018 on Connecticut Public Television and is currently available online at https://cptv.org/at-wonders-peak/.
“Young people have a natural sense of that the students want to learn.”
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“We were honored to have had our story expressed in such a powerful way by the team at CPTV,” says Jonathan Craig, Executive Director, Talcott Mountain Science Center. “The crew’s commitment to capturing the essence of who we are and our impact on the students we teach was exceptional. We are pleased that their efforts have been recognized by the industry as outstanding in their field.”
The At Wonder’s Peak: Discovering Science on Talcott Mountain production crew included David Wurtzel, Director/Director of Photography; Carol Sisco, Executive Producer; Paul Pfeffer, Associate Producer; Tyler Russell, Camera Operator; Anthony Coppola, Narrator; Sam Hockaday, Visual Effects; and Michael Zaritheny, Drone Operator.
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A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Talcott Mountain Science Center inspires a love of learning though discovery and engagement; explores the interconnected nature of science, technology and our ever changing world; and serves as a catalyst to unlock the potential within each individual. The Talcott Mountain Science Center is committed to improving the quality of science education through private and public partnerships and through a variety of established programs for students and teachers throughout the region and nation. Learn more at tmsc.org.