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Filmography
A Bridge Between Silence and Sound (Coming Soon)
One-hour documentary narrated by Mario Cuomo that focuses on hearing loss and the Cochlear Implant, a cutting-edge, but controversial technology that gives the deaf and hard of hearing the ability to hear sounds.
One-hour national Public Television documentary celebration of farming on Long Island, designed to educate our community about the historical and current importance of local farm production and to cultivate a new understanding of this vanishing way of life and heritage that struggles to survive alongside increasing suburban development. Narrated by William Baldwin and featuring an exclusive interview with music legend and Farm Aid President Willie Nelson. The program won Best Short Documentary at the 2006 Long Island Film Festival, and is distributed nationally through American Public Television.
One-hour award-winning documentary biography about an advertising executive who went on to become a legend in the lawn & garden industry as the founder and driving force behind Miracle-Gro, the internationally known lawn product. Narrated by folk singer Oscar Brand and featuring legendary actor James Whitmore, the documentary won Best Short Film-Video at the 2005 Long Island International Film Expo and in 2006 was nominated for a New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Historical/Cultural Programming: Single Program or Special.
"Eye Over..." HD Series (2003)
A series of six aerial shows shot and edited in High Definition and aired on Cablevision's VOOM network. The various regions include Italy, France, and England.
Alzheimer's: Is There Hope? (2002)
A one-hour Public Television documentary on Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the history of the disease and its symptoms, as well as the burdens of the caregiver, and possible treatments.
ESPN's SportsCentury: Martina Navratilova (2001)
A one-hour documentary on the tennis superstar featuring interviews with Monica Seles, Dick Shaap, Chris Evert Lloyd, and many more. A National Emmy Award winner.
The Cuban Americans (2000)
One-hour national PBS documentary celebration of Cuban American culture, featuring interviews with Andy Garcia, Maria Conchita Alonso, Elizabeth Pena, Willy Chirino, Lissette and many more.
ESPN's SportsCentury: Lou Gehrig (2000)
A one-hour documentary on the Yankee great featuring interviews with President George Bush, Ray Robinson, Dick Shaap, and many more. A National Emmy Award winner.
The Italian Passion for Life (1999)
One-hour documentary exploration of Italian creativity, narrated by Stanley Tucci, and featuring interviews with Luciano Pavarotti, Frankie Valli, Jerry Vale, Vic Damone, Dennis Farina, Regis Philbin, and many more. Program distributed nationally to PBS stations.
The Puerto Ricans: Our American Story (1999)
One-hour PBS documentary celebration of Puerto Rican culture featuring interviews with Jimmy Smits, Rita Moreno, Tito Puente, Pedro Rosello (then Governor of Puerto Rico), and many more. Shot on location in both the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, the documentary was one of the most successful national PBS programs during the March 1999 fundraising campaign.
The Italian Americans II: A Beautiful Song (1998)
One-hour PBS documentary celebration of Italian life in America, narrated by Julius La Rosa and featuring interviews with Dom DeLuise, Paul Sorvino, Danny Aiello, Susan Lucci, and many more. A New York Emmy Award winner.
Fountain of Youth (1998)
13-episode Public Television series for baby boomers, focusing on fitness, spirituality, sex, and love, including interviews with Deepak Chopra, Dean Ornish, Kathy Smith, and Leigh Taylor-Young. Based on the book Fountain of Youth, published by Warner Books.
Before It's Too Late: Heart Attack Prevention (1998)
Half-hour medical documentary on ways to reduce heart attack risk factors. The program received a New York Festivals Finalist Award and an American Heart Association Media award.
The Italian Americans (1997)
One-hour documentary on Italian culture featuring interviews with Joe Mantegna, Pat Cooper, Geraldine Ferraro, Tommy Lasorda, and many more. One of the biggest fund-raisers for PBS nationally during the December 1997 and March 1998 pledge drives.
The Other Drug Problem (1997)
Half-hour documentary on dangers of misusing prescription drugs. The program was a Finalist in the American Medical Association's International Health and Medical Film Competition.
A Laugh, A Tear, A Mitzvah (1996)
One-hour documentary celebration of Jewish Life in America featuring interviews with Jackie Mason, Theodore Bikel, Bella Abzug, Fyvush Finkel, Calvin Trillin and many more.
New York The Way It Was: The Bronx (1996)
One-hour nostalgia program featuring interviews with Colin Powell, Regis Philbin, Robert Klein, Geraldine Ferraro, Dion DiMucci, Red Buttons, Shari Lewis, Judd Hirsch and many more.
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On September 1, 2007 "A Bridge Between Silence and Sound," the new Rudaitis Media documentary about hearing loss and the cochlear implant technology begins its national broadcast television run through Public Television Distributor NETA (National Educational Telecommunications Association)
Here are some of the upcoming broadcasts:
9/04 -- 9:00 PM on WBCC Cocoa, Florida
9/06 -- 7:00 PM on WNIN Evansville, Indiana
9/07 -- cycling for 7 airings on WLVT Bethlehem, Pennsylvania digital WLVTDT
09/09 -- 4:00 PM on KRSC Claremore, Oklahoma
9/13 -- 11:00 AM on WBCC Cocoa, Florida
9/13 -- 10:00 PM on WLRN Miami, Florida
9/14 -- 8:00 PM on Digital WVPBS2 and WNPBDT2 West Virginia Network
9/14 -- 3:30 AM on WLRN Miami, Florida
9/18 -- 1:00 PM on WNIN Evansville, Indiana
9/24 -- 9:00 PM on WGTE Toledo, Ohio
9/26 -- 1:00 PM on WRLK Network, South Carolina digital WNEHDT2, WNTVDT2, WRLKD2, WITVDT
9/29 -- 8:00 AM on WMVT Milwaukee, WI
9/30 -- 12:00 AM on WNIN Evansville, Indiana
10/04 -- 10:00 PM on WCEU Daytona Beach, Florida
10/04 -- 2:00 AM on GPTV Georgia Network
10/06 -- 4:00 PM on KQED World (Digital) San Francisco, California
10/11 -- 1:00 AM on KAWE, Bemidji, Minnesota
10/11 -- 9:00 PM on KAWE Bemidji, Minnesota
10/14 -- 11:00 PM on KTPS Wichita, Kansas
10/21 -- 4:00 PM on KWCM Appleton, Minnesota
10/27 -- 9:00 PM on KUEN Salt Lake City, Utah
10/29 -- 11:00 PM on KUEN Salt Lake City, Utah
10/30 -- 4:30 AM on WTVS Detroit, Michigan
11/15 -- 8:00 PM on WIPB Muncie, Indiana
More airdates to be announced soon.
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The new Rudaitis Media documentary A Bridge Between Silence and Sound will be nationally distributed to Public Television stations through NETA. A Bridge Between Silence and Sound is a documentary narrated by Mario Cuomo that focuses on hearing loss and the Cochlear Implant, a cutting-edge, but controversial technology that gives the deaf and hard of hearing the ability to hear sounds. |
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The Rudaitis Media documentary "Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island" has received a New York Emmy Nomination in the outstanding Documentary category. Winners will be announced at the 50th Annual New York Emmy Awards on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square. |
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Farming the Future Wins Silver at NY Festivals
On February 2, 2007 the Rudaitis Media documentary "Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island" was awarded a Silver World Medal in the Environment and Ecology category at The New York Festivals, which recognizes "The World's Best Work" in informational, educational, and industrial film productions and corporate video, with entries from over 30 countries around the world.
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"Beyond Books" Documentary Premiere
Rudaitis Media has just completed a half-hour documentary entitled Beyond Books: The Middle Country Public Library, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this progressive institution that serves as a national model for libraries across the country. Beyond Books: The Middle Country Public Library will have its premiere screenings at the Middle Country Public Library in April, 2007 as part of National Library Week. For more information on the documentary screenings or the Middle Country Public Library, please call the Middle Country Public Library at (631) 585-9393 or visit www.mcpl.lib.ny.us
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Farming the Future Gets National Distribution
The Rudaitis Media documentary Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island has been picked up for national distribution by American Public Television. The documentary, which focuses on the challenges of farming in the oldest suburban region in the United States, was picked up by over 100 Public Television stations across the country covering 43% of the total U.S. television market. Check local listings for airdates. |
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Farming the Future A Film Festival Winner
The original Rudaitis Media documentary Farming the Future: Farm Life on Long Island has recently won Best Short Documentary at the Long Island Film Festival. The film screened on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Glen Cove Cinemas. |
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Farming the Future DVD Now Available!
For more information contact either:
Long Island Farm Bureau (631) 727-3777 or Peconic Land Trust (631) 283-3195 |
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Rogers Memorial Library, Thursday, August 3 at 7:00 PM in the Morris Meeting Room. Please call 283-0774 x523 for reservations. |
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Broadcast Television Premiere, Thursday, December 1, 2005 at 10:00 PM. |
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Ron Rudaitis wins a 2005 Telly Award as a Producer for the WLIW21 New York Public Television Town Hall Meeting "Smart Growth: Long Island's Future." |
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Former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo has just lent his vocal talent as narrator to the upcoming Rudaitis Media documentary. |
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Rudaitis Media documentary Meet Mr. Miracle-Gro won Best Short Film-Video at the 2005 Long Island International Film Expo |
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Horace Hagedorn Remembered
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Rudaitis Media premiered upcoming documentary on Smart Growth at "Suburban Evolution" conference hosted by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton & presented by Long Island Housing Partnership. |
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Notable LI philanthropist Horace Hagedorn & Rudaitis Media to produce a 1-hour TV documentary on hearing loss & the Cochlear Implant. |
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Premiere generates $1.2 million for the non-profit Sustainable Long Island. |
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Meet Mr. Miracle-Gro: The Horace Hagedorn Story, premiers on TV, Tuesday, December 7 on WLIW21. |
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Meet Mr. Miracle-Gro: The Horace Hagedorn Story, had its premiere screening at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams playhouse to a packed house. |
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