The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents “Getting to Know Amelia Earhart” in Bonsignore Hall at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library.  The program will feature an inside perspective on the onetime Medford resident aviator from Medford School Committee member Melanie McLaughlin, who was the associate producer on the PBS American Experience Amelia Earhart biography, “The Price of Courage.” It will include a screening of the 60-minute documentary, as well as a presentation on the research involved, including rare archival footage, plus a question-and answer period.

Melanie Perkins McLaughlin, Ed.M., is an Emmy-award winning investigative filmmaker with over 20 years’ experience in broadcast media production. She has worked on films for PBS, ABC, HBO, the BBC, the History and Discovery Channels. McLaughlin produced, directed and narrated the Emmy award-winning story of trauma and resilience, “Have You Seen Andy?”

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