Recapturing a Heritage : Franco-American Programming in Maine

Recapturing a Heritage : Franco-American Programming in Maine

Essay on Franco American children's public television programming in Maine in the 1970s. Provides historical context for two such programs - "La Machine Magique" and "La Bonne Aventure." The reasoning and goals of this programming, its conceptual origins, local and federal efforts toward its production, and the attitudes of those involved. Franco American children's programming as an effort in "affirmative action," and a part of the then-growing movement in bilingual education. Subtitled, "Bilingual programming by the Maine Public Broadcasting Network promotes cultural plurality and positive self-images among the state's Franco-American children. Viva La Difference!" Written by the Director of Programming Services for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network.

Van de Bogart, Erik

1976 July/August

English

Journal Article

1970s; Maine

0093-8149

4

44-49

Public Telecommunications Review

4