Who cares about Kelsey?

a documentary by dan habib

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WCAK receives Boston/New England Emmy Awards Nomination!

WCAK receives Boston/New England Emmy Awards Nomination!

by | Apr 24, 2014

Who Cares About Kelsey? is in! We are so excited to announce that Who Cares About Kelsey? has been nominated for an Emmy in the documentary category for The 37th Boston/New England Emmy Awards being held on June 7, 2014 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

The Boston/New England Emmy Awards are hosted by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), the premier and most recognized non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of excellence in television. The Academy awards the EMMY Award, the most prestigious, peer-judged honor in television for outstanding creative achievement.

To view the list of all nominees, click HERE.

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