October
30, 2007. The Critically acclaimed HBO documentary Little
Rock Central: 50 Years Later is released on DVD.
The
Baltimore Sun calls Little Rock Central: 50 Years Later "Hard-nosed
and even-handed...look at race relations today in a historic
Arkansas high school five decades after federal troops were used
to integrate it... Inside the building today, the filmmakers
find there are no easy answers for the shocking self-segregation.
And they are honest to show that truth rather than offering viewers
the easy feel-good catharsis of falsely fixed blame." Purchase
the dvd.
September
25, 2007 Renaud Brothers are guests on the Tavis Smiley show,
broadcasting from the grand ballroom of the Clinton Library in
Little Rock, Arkansas.
Tavis spoke with the brothers about their new HBO documentary, on the the eve
of the 50th anniversary of the Crisis at Central High. Listen
Here.
September
18, 2007 Renaud Brothers Screen Little Rock Central: 50 Years
Later at Harvard's Kennedy School.
Professor
Henry Louis Gates hosted a screening of the Renaud Brothers new
film followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, Minnie
Jean Brown, one of the original Little Rock Nine, and Skip Rutherford,
Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock,
Arkanasas. The packed event culminated in Professor Gates, presenting
Minni Jean Brown with the WEB Dubois medal, one of the highest
honors Harvard University gives. Read
more...
September
2007 Issue of American Cinematographer Magazine profiles
the Renaud Brothers.
Doug
Bangston for ACM writes: The Renauds avoid the usual
filmmaking accoutrements, such as tripods and lighting instruments. “Introducing
those changes the environment,” Craig says. “You
can tell in these classes that they are forgetting about
your presence.” Adds Brent, “We’ve
spent a lot of time becoming as good of cameramen as
we can under these types of circumstances without trying
to manipulate the environment.” Magazine
is on newstands now. Read
the profile....
August
15 , 2007:
Little Rock Central: 50 Years Later debuts Tuesday, September
25, exclusively on HBO.
Brent
and Craig Renaud provide a candid look at the lives of contemporary
Central High students in their new documentary, Little Rock
Central: 50 Years Later. Read
more....
November
17, 2006: International Documentary Association (IDA) selects "Off
to War" for limited series category award.
Hollywood
Reporter: "Each of these documentaries
tells a compelling story about an
important subject in a memorable way," IDA
president Diane Estelle Vicari said. "They were chosen by
a jury of peers out of hundreds of exceptional films submitted
from every part of the world. These filmmakers have earned the
respect and admiration of our members."
November,
2006: Renaud Brothers follow
war veterans as they run for Congress in the new
Discovery Times documentary, "Taking
the Hill."
(Silver Spring, Md.) – The award-winning filmmaking team of Brent and
Craig Renaud (OFF TO WAR) follow five of these veterans as they criss-cross
their districts asking constituents for their vote. TAKING THE HILL tells
the story of a group of veterans, most with no prior political experience
or aspirations, who have chosen political action as a means to further answer
the call of service to their country. The two-hour world premiere of TAKING
THE HILL will air on the Discovery Times Channel on December 12, 2006, at
9:00 PM ET/PT. Read
more....
July
18, 2006 Renaud Brothers Film Dope Sick Love Receives Emmy
Nomination for Best Documentary 2006
“This year’s nominees have done an exceptional
job of covering the major stories of the day,” said
Peter Price, President/CEO, National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences. “The quality and breadth of the
reporting in this year’s nominees are exceptional.”
The 27th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards will be
presented on Monday, September 25 at a black-tie ceremony
at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
April
20, 2006 Renaud Brothers Receive Overseas Press Award
NBC News Anchor Brian Williams presents Brent and
Craig Renaud with the Overseas Press Club's Carl Spielvogel
Award for their television series Off to War. The prestigious
award is given for the best international reporting in the
broadcast media showing a concern for the human condition.