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ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
 Auteur Productions,
Ltd. is a television production company in Washington, D.C. The two principals of the organization, Gerald Krell and Meyer Odze, have garnered
many international awards for a wide range of documentaries, public
affairs, and educational programs that have taken them to every continent
to cover a variety of subject matter for the private and public sector.
Prior to forming their own company they were senior documentary producers
with the United States Information Agency. Their extensive Washington
experience has given them the opportunity to interview renowned
personalities such as, Henry Kissinger, George Schultz, James Baker,
Warren Christopher, Madeleine Albright, the late Dean Rusk, Nancy Reagan,
Arthur Schlessinger, Jr., John Chancellor, Eric Sevareid, Pierre Salinger,
Jean Kirkpatrick, Queen Sylvia of Sweden, Neil Armstrong, Aaron Copland,
Billy Wilder, Gordon Parks and Gian Carlo Menotti.
 Auteur Productions 2 hour television special, "Jews & Christians: A
Journey of Faith," It is
based on the book "Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian
Faith" written by Prof. Marvin Wilson. Co-produced
with Connecticut Public Television, this documentary, funded in part by a
major grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts, explores common beliefs,
traditions and rituals shared by Judaism and Christianity, and examines
how contemporary Jews and Christians perceive each other, confront
prejudice and stereotypes and how they can understand and respect one
another. The goal of the program is to make Christians and Jews better
informed about their respective faiths and to make available quality,
historical, educational programming for the general public so as to
enhance its understanding of two great religions of the modern world. The
documentary was awarded a Silver Angel by Excellence in Media, and an
award of excellence from the Videographer Awards. The program will be seen
on public television stations nationwide.
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