Wow. I am stunned and honored beyond words. Nanking won a Peabody Award alongside John Adams, Hear and Now, The Gates and Entourage all from HBO. Thank you HBO for the support and love and care.
And thank you to all of the creative talent - Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman as co-directors - and all of the actors, producers and people associated with this important and emotionally draining yet uplifting film.
I am truly honored and touched to have made this film. I always keep the people of Nanking and Iris Chang in my thoughts and prayers. This recognition goes to them and to the brave people who stayed behind to save so many lives. We were honored to tell your stories. Thank you.
Tags: HBO, Nanking, Peabody Award, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
Congratulations! Just make sure to keep the Cookie Monster away from the award (Ask Stephen Colbert what happened to his Peabody award….)
Seriously, this is a great and well-deserved honor!
That is fantastic and well deserved–congratulations to Ted and all involved.
WOW, WOW, WOW what great honor and surprise!! Ted, you are tops, got the instincts to know this’s a story that must be told and found the best people to tell it. We’re in debted to you all.
Kaimay Yuen Terry, Minneapolis
Very nice. Congratulations on the accolade. - Jeff
“One must take measures never to forget.” - My friend Chris Rau; speaking in Levity footage.
Ted
I read the book several years ago and was deeply moved by Iris’s tale of the horror in Nanking. Then her own story broke, which compounded the sadness of her book.
glad the story was told. Look forward to seeing the movie.
paul
Great post! superb blog