A documentary film about Romania, made by an American journalist, was nominated for the Emmy award for news and documentary films, offered by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). "Romania's hopes lie with the EU" is a film produced by Washingtonpost.com, with Travis fox as Senior Videojournalist and Kevin Sullivan as reporter.
The News & Documentary Emmy Awards will be presented on September 24 at a black-tie ceremony at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City. Over 1000 television and new media industry executives, news and documentary producers and journalists are expected to attend the event.
Travis Fox was already awarded an Emmy for his documentary on the effects of the Katrina hurricane on New Orleans.
The films presents the way Romanians see the accession to the European Union as a final step in the separation from the Communist past. Filmed in 2006, the documentary speaks about the changes Romanians face, including the Justice reforms, the way animals should be sacrificed and gypsies' rights.
Interviews include statements from the former Justice Minister Monica Macovei and president Traian Basescu.
HotNews.ro, Jul 18, 2007
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