“It was such a gift to be there, steeped in the place. “I know families like that, where they let the kids write on the walls,” she said, in a panel following a screening of the film in late October. At the Concord, Massachusetts, museum that housed Louisa May Alcott and her family in the 1860s, they’ll find the flowered mural May (who inspired the book’s character Amy) painted on the wall over Louisa’s writing desk, and a gnarled pillow that “Lu,” like Jo March, used to indicate her mood.įor Greta Gerwig, writer and director of the spirited new film adaptation of Little Women, shooting the movie in Concord proved key to imagining Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth. Of course, the real star of the production is Orchard House itself, whose story is inspirational, empowering, and timeless.Visitors who flock to Orchard House in search of some sign of their beloved March sisters of Little Women fame won’t be disappointed.

'I also need to thank all the enthusiastic individuals who appeared in our film, as well as the hundreds of people who donated their time and treasure in support of this project.

Jan, who served as the film's Co-Executive Producer, Director, and Host, praised her collaborators - Co-Executive Producer Justin, Film Editor/Cinematographer Sam, Producer Rob, and her husband Carl - for the unwavering support they provided for nearly five years. 'When they announced that we had won, I was completely overwhelmed!' said Jan, adding, 'Our competitors are to be commended for their notable efforts.' Significantly, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House was also among only a small handful of non-profits - and the only historic site - to have been nominated for any Emmy.ĭocumentary team members Jan Turnquist, Justin King, Sam Krueger, and Rob Mast, along with Jan's husband Carl and Justin's wife Maria, attended the gala and were overjoyed by the astonishing win.

It was truly a humbling experience to have been in their midst. The other nominees were formidable: Boston 25 News, WCVB Channel 5 / Chronicle, The Boston Red Sox, Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), and Jukeboxer Productions / CPTV. Orchard House: Home of Little Women was honored with the Emmy for Outstanding Historical/Cultural Program/Special at the 42nd Annual Boston/New England Emmy Awards Gala at the Marriott Boston Copley Place on June 15, 2019.

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