The Young American Heroes concept and production of the Frederick Douglass story have generated a lot of excitement. Here's a sampling of news stories that have appeared.

February 2009:

• The Redding Pilot: Warrup's Farm: Film set for Douglass documentary
• Norwalk Citizen: Norwalk residents star in Douglass story
• Connecticut Post: Actors dive into roles in historical drama Frederick Douglass'

January 2009:

• Westport News: Local actors featured in 'Story of Frederick Douglass'
• The Ridgefield Press : Middle schooler plays young mother in TV biography

October 2008:

• Westport & Weston EASE: Film on Frederick Douglass Features Work of Westporters
• New Haven Register: Ready for his close-up: Young actor helps bring black history to life

September 2008:

• New York Times: On Screen and in Class, Tales of Heroism

June 2008:

• Telegram.com: PBS spots young heroes

May 2008:

• The Hour: Young American Heroes come to Norwalk
• Mystic River Press: Mystic Sites Used For Abolitionist Documentary
• The ADVOCATE: Making film draws kids to school
• News 12: Channel 12 News covers YAH shoot at Roton Middle School
• The Day: You're Never Too Young To Be A Hero

April 2008:

• The Connecticut Post: Show tells kids about famed abolitionist
• WTNH: Made-for-TV movie filmed in Connecticut