2011 - 2019
FORMAT
13 - Episode
Documentary Series
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Sam Katz
DIRECTOR
Andrew Ferrett
PRODUCERS
Sam Katz, Phil Katz,
Andrew Ferrett, Wendy Cox
Nathaniel Popkin
WRITER
Nathaniel Popkin
EDITORS
Rachel Sophia Stewart
David Bauer
ARCHIVAL PRODUCER
Jonathan Kohl
Philadelphia: The Great Experiment explores Philadelphia's unique role as the nation's laboratory for the ideas and ideals that have shaped America. Over thirteen episodes, the series depicts Philadelphia's evolution through four centuries of triumph and failure, with noble ideals of tolerance and freedom often conflicting with realities of racial strife and violence.
AWARDS
Mid-Atlantic Regional emmy awards
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Best Documentary (2013, 2014)
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Best Cultural Program (2013, 2014, 2015, 2019)
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Best Writing (2014)
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Best Editing (2014, 2015)
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Best Original Score (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020)
Historical society of Pennsylvania - heritage award - sam katz (2016)
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Heritage, Tourism & Marketing AWARD (2012)
Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia Creative Economy Award (2016)
Peace Islands Institute Service In Media Award (2013)
