UM student documentary “Beyond the Myths: Growing Up in Montana” named best in country

February 22, 2008

A television documentary produced by students in the University of Montana radio-television department has been named best long-form student documentary in the country by the Broadcast Education Association.

“Beyond the Myths: Growing Up in Montana” http://television.aol.com/show/beyond-the-myths-growing-up-in-montana/1232941/main profiles six different teenagers across the state and explores the challenges and rewards of growing up in Big Sky County.

Student filmmakers exposed issues of teen pregnancy, racism, drug use and mental health. They profiled subjects as they celebrated rural life, family, sports and Native culture.

Full Story: http://missoulian.com/articles/2008/02/22/bnews/br75.txt