‘Barnum Lives’ receives five Emmy nominations

A mixed media documentary on the life of PT Barnum has received five regional Emmy nominations from the New England Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The documentary mixes live drama with animation and was produced by American View/Borres Productions of Bridgeport. 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; and Outstanding Graphic Arts, Theodore Waldron Jr. and Brian Katsis.