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FILM & DOCUMENTARY WORK

History, Beyond
the Frame.

Selected documentary and public-television projects featuring OAS participation.

RESEARCH MEETS THE SCREEN

Our production experience.

Our contributions to the productions below included on-camera living history and research/advising, with a focus on civilian and support roles.

PBS · A FILM BY KEN BURNS, SARAH BOTSTEIN & DAVID SCHMIDT

The American Revolution

OAS performed the laundry scene featured in several episodes of this documentary series.

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The laundry scene from OAS’s work on The American Revolution, lit by evening sunlight.
The laundry scene from OAS’s work on The American Revolution.
Samantha Allison stands beside Ken Burns with a group at the premiere party for The American Revolution.
Samantha Allison with Ken Burns at the premiere party for The American Revolution.
TREASURES OF NEW JERSEY · NJ PBS

Grit & Grace:
Revolutionary Heroines

This New York Emmy-nominated program examines women’s contributions to the war effort. The photographs below show the filming of a laundry scene and a pause between takes.

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A sound crew records interpreters demonstrating laundry in a wooded stream.
Behind the scenes: recording a laundry scene for Grit & Grace.
Living historians gather in an open field between filming activities.
Between takes on Grit & Grace.
TREASURES OF NEW JERSEY · NJ PBS

Monmouth Battlefield
State Park

This episode visits Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Our behind-the-scenes photographs show the interview setup inside the museum.

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Camera, lighting, and sound equipment surround a seated interview participant in a museum gallery.
Behind the scenes of the Monmouth Battlefield episode.
A production monitor displays a seated interview participant in the museum gallery.
An interview framed through the production monitor.
FOR FILMMAKERS & PRODUCTION TEAMS

Discuss a production with OAS.

Use the form below to introduce your team and production. We can then consider whether OAS is a suitable fit.

Name
Tentative dates or “Not sure yet” are welcome.
For example: documentary, television episode, short film, or educational production. Working titles are fine.
Include the historical subject and timeframe, the participation or research support you are seeking, intended audience/distribution, and any practical needs. You may include your budget or funding status if helpful. Please do not include confidential scripts or personal information.

Please share only the information needed for this inquiry. An inquiry does not confirm availability, participation, or a booking.

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