Filmmaker (R) and the inspiration for his film, his son (Photo – Pablo Miralles)
The LA Press Club held its 65th Annual Journalism Award on Sunday, June 25. Pablo Miralles’ documentary on John Muir High School won top honors in the categories of Education Reporting-Broadcast and Race and Society-Broadcast.
By News Desk
“Can We Get Along: The Segregation of John Muir High School”, a 7-year effort with a modest budget mainly financed by small contributions from Pasadena public school alumni, was first submitted as a short in 2019 to various festivals, and garnered awards. In Sept. 2022 PBS SoCal and KCET premiered a feature-length version of the film and it became one of the most watched and streamed independent programs of the season.
Building upon its public broadcasting success, the film is now in contention for a local Emmy Award.
Los Angeles Press Club Awards(Photo – Pablo Miralles)
Excellent job, Pablo Miralles- you rock!