The Canisius community will want to set their DVRs tonight to record the upcoming PBS documentary “The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today.” It airs at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday (May 5).
History Professor Bruce J. Dierenfield, PhD, provides expert commentary for the program, which tells the personal story behind McCollum vs. Board of Education. The landmark First Amendment case set the foundation for the separation of church and state in public schools.
The documentary is a 2010 Peabody Award recipient in the news category. The Peabodys are the oldest and most prestigious awards in the broadcast industry. They recognize excellence in radio and television, webcasts, and producing.
“The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today” was produced by Jay Rosenstein Productions, which also included Dierenfield in its PBS “American Experiences Series: God in America.”
Submitted by: Public Relations
