New Trailer for Documentary, "Girl from Birch Creek"

We just put up a new trailer for the film. Click

http://hwpics.com/flashvid/gfbc.htm

"She Who Would Giants Fight" becomes "Girl from Birch Creek"

We have decided to change the name of our film to "Girl from Birch Creek."  The other title was a bit hard for people to get their ears around:)

Cable Television Show, "One & the Same"

John and I have been invited to appear on a cable TV show called "One & the Same" to talk about our film project.  Judge Judith Tilsen will host the show.  The show will air on May 18, 2012.  The show can be seen throughout Ramsey County and parts of Washington and Dakota counties.

Pioneer Press article on the Legacy Grant

Minnesota Historical & Cultural Grant (Legacy Funds)!!!!!!

We received notice on Monday that the Minnesota Historical Society has awarded the full amount of our application for funds to complete production of "She Who Would Giants Fight." 

We are very excited about this news which will allow us to finish the feature-length documentary with the highest production values.  John and I thank the Washington County Historical Society (especially its Executive Director, Brent Peterson); and the Minnesota Historical Society.

We also thank the many individuals who have helped us on the application.  


Below is Washington County Historical Society's Statement to the Media about the grant:

Press Release

Interview of Former Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz

On October 13, 2011 John and I interviewed former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, Kathleen Blatz. Justice Blatz was the first woman to serve as chief justice on the Court. It was a wonderful interview and added many interesting facts and details which will be very helpful in completing our film.  Thanks to Justice Blatz for giving us the time and being such a great interview subject!

Final Legacy Grant Application!!

On Friday, November 18th we filed the final application for a Legacy grant in the history category. Brent Peterson and the Washington County Historical Society were so helpful in facilitating and coordinating the grant application and many people at the History Center were invaluable with advice and assistance.

Now we must keep our fingers crossed that our documentary will be recognized and rewarded with funds to cover our post production costs.

As part of our application we received several wonderful letters of recommendation from Professor Sally Kenney, Professor Debra Fitzpatrick and Professor Annette Atkins.

I am attaching a copy of Professor Atkins recommendation letter to show the kind of praise our film is receiving.