FDR Memorial Legacy Committee Wins Award in Best Shorts Film Competition
- Jul - 31 - 2024
FDR Memorial Legacy Committee Wins Award in Best Shorts Film Competition
(Washington, DC, July 31, 2024) — The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee (FDR Committee) has won a prestigious Best of Short designation from The Best Shorts Film Competition. The award was given for FDR’s compelling series, “FDR: Great Abilities,” that sheds light on how Americans with disabilities successfully advocated for the inclusion of a wheelchair statue at the FDR Memorial in Washington, DC, demonstrating to the world what true leadership looks like.
“FDR: Great Abilities” meticulously outlines the determined fight led by disabled advocates and their allies to secure disability rights and representation. The series serves as an educational tool designed specifically for middle and high school students, fostering understanding of the significance of the FDR Memorial's transformation, and the significance of the historic struggle for inclusivity. The documentary stands as a testament to the power of advocacy and the enduring impact of inclusive representation. It not only educates the youth about a pivotal moment in history, but also encourages future generations to continue the fight for equality and accessibility.
"We are honored to receive this award and grateful for the support from our funding partners," said Mary E Dolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee. "This recognition underscores the importance of telling these critical stories and ensuring that the contributions and struggles of disabled individuals are acknowledged and celebrated."
FDR: Great Abilities was produced by the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee with funding by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s “Telling the Full History Preservation Fund,” the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation. The film was created by Onslot Films led by Producer Kate Hammond and Executive Producer Ben Patterson.
The Best Shorts Film Competition recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about Best Shorts and a list of recent winners can be found at www.BestShorts.net.
In winning a Best Shorts Award, the FDR Legacy Committee joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including Academy Award winner Mr. Hublot from Laurent Witz from Luxembourg, 2021 Academy Award-nominee Doug Roland for the short film Feeling Through, Disney Interactive for Vinlymation: A Love Story and so many more. Rick Prickett, who chairs The Best Shorts Competition, had this to say about the latest winners, “Best Shorts is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The Best Shorts Competition helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of Best Shorts is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
Visit https://fdrmemoriallegacy.com/videos/ for more information and to watch the docuseries online.
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About the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee
FDR Memorial Legacy Committee is a citizen-led organization with the mission to promote education about the FDR Memorial in Washington, DC, improve inclusion and accessibility so all visitors can experience the Memorial and preserve the Memorial for future generations. The organization, borne out of the successful disability led campaign in the 1990s for disability representation at the Memorial, is committed to sharing the diverse perspectives of the Roosevelt era and that era’s legacy today.
Please visit http://www.fdrmemoriallegacy.com for more information.