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Germany in Class: Headlines March 11, 2008 "Germans in America" Coming Soon to Local Public Broadcasting Affiliates
The four-part mini series “Germans in America” could be coming soon to television airwaves across America. The epic documentary about the trials and successes of German immigrants in America from the 18th to the 20th centuries was introduced at the National Educational Telecommunications Association’s annual conference. Public broadcasters shop for new content at the annual conference, which was held this year in Columbus, Ohio January 22-25. “Germans in America” is available to all public broadcasters at no charge. Made originally for European television by the award-winning producer, Axel Engstfeld, South Carolina Educational Television joined forces with the Goethe-Institut and the German Information Center, USA on the American adaptation. The program traces the lives of four families that left Germany to start over in America with gripping historical dramatizations. The unique combination of location shooting in the U.S. and Europe, rarely-seen archival footage, poignant interviews with descendants of these early German settlers, and depictions of historical events done with meticulous attention to detail, brings an essential American story to life for viewers. Germany’s Consul General in Cincinnati Richard E. Schade praised the film for its nuanced portrayal of the difficulties faced by German immigrants. “This is not the 'they came, they saw, they succeeded'-inevitability scenario. Rather, 'they came, they struggled to make it, some did, some didn't.' The series does not merely present the triumphalist view of things, but one which is authentic, well researched and accurate”, he said. He also said the production values were excellent. “The cinematography is impressive, the voice-over nuanced and entrancing”, said Schade, a professor of German language and literature at the University of Cincinnati. Polly Kosko, Vice President of National Programming at SCETV, agreed. “We are proud to present ‘Germans in America’ nationwide and encouraged by the reception from local programmers so far. Kosko said that viewers should check with local affiliates to inquire about whether they will carry “Germans in America.” Links: Find Your Local PBS Affiliate to Request that they Carry “Germans in America” “Germans in America” home at Goethe Institut “Germans in America” home at Engstfeld Film
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