The documentary mixes live drama with animation and was produced by American View/Borres Productions of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The documentary aired on Connecticut Public Television is expected to air again CPTV.

The nominations include:

• Outstanding Historical/Cultural Documentary – Frank Borres – Producer
• Outstanding Post-Production Direction – Frank Borres
• Outstanding Writing – Frank Borres
• Outstanding Program Editor – Theodore Waldron, Jr. and Brian Katsis
• Outstanding Graphic Arts – Theodore Waldron, Jr. and Brian Katsis

These make 36 lifetime Emmy Nominations for Producer/Director Frank Borres.

Barnum Lives is a half-hour documentary about America’s greatest showman,Phineas Taylor Barnum. As the 200th Birthday of P.T. Barnum neared, the producers decided that Barnum’s story hadn’t been told in a way that reflected his unique brand of entertainment. American View/Borres Productions, in association with Amazin’ Productions (Dan Makara, Executive Producer),challenged themselves to produce a program that would answer barnum’s critics who called him a huckster and a charlatan.

Barnum Lives tells the story of the documentary crew from Borres Productions was taping a segment for TV about Pa-Ib, the 4,000 year old Egyptian mummy on display at The Barnum Museum, when the museum’s Curator made an amazing discovery – P.T. Barnum’s Last Reel and Testament. Barnum’s story is unlocked and the ringmaster makes his own case with the support of friends Walt Whitman,Mark Twain and Queen Victoria. This stylized autobiography takes the viewer for a trip through the life of P.T. Barnum.

American View/Borres Productions set out to make a unique Barnum-like documentary in his image, using his own words, straight from books he authored and his quotations. Barnum Lives is a first-hand account in an effort to set the record straight.

The event, moderated by American View President and BCYL Board Member Frank Borres, featured presentations from BCYL President John Torres, Bridgeport Child Advocacy Council President Mary Pat Healy, Ct Council for Education Reform Executive Director Rae Ann Knoph and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.

The main feature of the event was a panel discussion featuring local leaders from the fields of education, manufacturing and finance. Housatonic Community College President Anita Gliniecki, Peoples United Bank President Armando Goncalves, Lacey Manufacturing President Ken Lisk, Business Council of Fairfield County Vice President Joseph McGee, University of Bridgeport President Neil Salonen and Eastern Connecticut State University President Dr. Elsa Nunez held a lively and enlightening discussion.

Video of the entire event is available online: (Click here to view video) and is airing on Public access on area (Fairfield-Woodbridge) cable on the education channel 78 daily at 8 AM and 8 PM. AT&T customers can view on Channel 99.

Message from President John Torres:

Dear Friends,

It has been incredibly rewarding to witness the growth of the Bridgeport Caribe Youth League since our inception in 2003. We have evolved into a youth development organization that provides transformative programs for over 500 youth through our education, community, and sports platforms. It is for this reason; the board of directors decided to change the name of the organization to Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders. Several discussions and focus groups comprised of folks from within the organization were held to ensure the new name would be reflective of who we are. The name is more reflective of our motto “Building Today’s Youth…Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The new name also better encompasses our mission “to provide youth with diverse sports, educational and community awareness programs that foster physical, intellectual and social development, while instilling pride and helping them build character and self-esteem, so that they can reach their full potential and value their role in society”.

The development of programs reflecting education, sports and civic activism has exceeded our expectations as we continue to emphasize the impact we can make “beyond the game”.

Sincerely,

John Torres, President

The Hispanic Health Council is participating in the “Communities on the Move” video challenge. This video challenge is part of the “Let’s Move” initiative to prevent childhood obesity. We invite you to view the Hispanic Health Council’s video and vote for it-every day! We are the only organization from Connecticut participating in “the challenge”.

The “Puppets and Peers…On the Move” video presents the Hispanic Health Council’s (HHC) comprehensive approach to the prevention of childhood obesity, through promoting healthy eating physical activity and access to healthy affordable food. HHC is a community-based organization that uses community-based research, evidence-based direct services and policy advocacy to improve the health and well-being of Latinos and other diverse communities.

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On April 25, 2012 at First Church Congregational, at 7:30pm, Harry Weichsel, the 2012 Fairfield Holocaust Commemoration Honoree, and survivor of Kristallnacht will present “Healing the Heart that Remembers: Returning to a Past I Tried Hard to Forget.”

Harry left Germany in 1938 and came to the United States; he and his mother made Bridgeport their home.

The synagogue which Harry attended as a child in Wetter, Germany before WWII, was turned into a farmer’s stable during the War and was restored and turned into a museum after Mr. Weichsel, initiated the conversation with the Mayor of Wetter in 1988, which resulted in the conversion, This occurred the first time he returned to Wetter since leaving,

There will be a candle lighting ceremony for those who perished during the Holocaust, and a short video, in addition to the remarks made by Mr. Weichsel.

Musical selections by Fairfield County Children’s Choir, Fairfield Ludlowe High School ensemble, as well as pieces played on the beautiful Trakker organ housed in the Church will provide peace.

This is all followed by a reception and one on one conversations in the hall.

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‘Webisode’ spotlights downtown businesses

Call it a quiet business renaissance — or unfortunately a too well-kept secret — but almost imperceptibly, more small businesses are growing up in the downtown Bridgeport area known as The Teardrop.

There’s a growing buzz about the rebirth of downtown. No one is comparing it to the old days of the early 1960′s, prior to the creation of the Westfield Trumbull Mall, when downtown Bridgeport hummed with activity and was the center of commerce — yet.  Read full article

A vision of a revitalized downtown

Beyond the video featuring business in The Teardrop area of Bridgeport, the Community Capital Fund, a non-profit loan fund, is offering technical and marketing assistance to stimulate economic growth for downtown business owners.

As an example, Carolyn Gonzalez, business development officer for the Community Capital Fund, regularly sends out e-mail blasts to business owners, alerting them to workshops, financing opportunities, and the availability of consultants to help stimulate their business. Read full article

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