U.P. documentary wins Emmy

The Emmy Awards this month included one with special ties to the U.P., as "Where Soldiers Come From" won in the documentary category.

Excerpt: Last November, we alerted you to keep an eye out for “Where Soldiers Come From,” a superb documentary that was about to make its broadcast debut on PBS.  Heather Courtney’s film follows four friends from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as they enlist in the National Guard, endure a harrowing stint in Afghanistan, and deal with a variety of challenges as they readjust to civilian life.

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Source: Pacific Standard