WASHINGTON, DC, 3 June 2011 — Check out Lee Poston (right) a participant in my Backpack Journalism Workshop, who ran into Joe Montegna while shooting a documentary at the famous Ben’s Chili Bowl in the nation’s capital. Lee says Joe was “incredibly gracious, warm and friendly — and hungry.” (Photo courtesy of Joe Montegna Family.)
WASHINGTON, DC, 3 June 2011 — Lee Poston (above center) interviews visitors at Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, DC, while working on a documentary about the historic restaurant. It was Poston’s second day of shooting during the four-day Backpack Journalism Workshop With Bill Gentile in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC, 3 June 2011 — Sam Slosberg […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 2 June 2011 — The latest Backpack Journalism Workshop got off to a terrific start today with participants digging into good stories with some compelling characters. Above, assistant instructor Maria Howell goes over Final Cut Pro with Sam Slosberg. Above, Kate Fenner listens to assistant instructor Kelly Donnellan. Above foreground, Daniel Sadicario works […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 30 May 2011 — Backpack journalist Carmen Gentile recounted in this video for USA TODAY how he was shot in the face with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) while on assignment in Afghanistan. Gentile, apparently not a close blood relative, has recently returned to Afghanistan to report for USA TODAY. The video of Gentile […]
PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC, 25 May 2011 — In response to a question from one of the participants of the “Backpack Documentary Expedition: Nicaragua” about backpacks, I always carry my camera gear (except tripod) with me when I board a plane. That way I know that when I arrive at whatever destination, I can walk off […]
HAVANA, Cuba, 20 May 2011 — The “Casa de las Americas” is scheduled to host a group of AU Abroad students during fall semester. Pictured above in downtown Havana, Casa is a premier cultural center not only of Cuba but of the entire Western Hemisphere. Six American University students will take five courses there, four […]