DOCUMENTARIES

CHNK Behavioral Health is pleased to debut a short film about our organization, its origins, mission, and hopes for the future in providing an easier path to mental health.⁣

Known for his distinct style and vision, our film was created by Michael Breeding, a filmmaker from Lexington, Kentucky. It briefly chronicles the life of our founder, Amos Shinkle, from his early days on the Ohio River to the founding of CHNK, and how his vision thrives today thanks to the hard work of our 160 compassionate professionals who provide more than 36,000 services through outpatient and residential-based programming in collaboration with and across the healthcare, child welfare, education, and judicial systems.⁣

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A short film on the founder of CHNK Amos Shinkle.
DOCUMENTARY: “The Keeneland Legacy,” filmed in 35MM film (1999/2000). Narrated by the academy award-winning Peter Thomas. As seen on KET and other networks in the United States and Europe. “Our deepest appreciation to you Michael for bringing to life – “The Keeneland Legacy” – a masterpiece, setting a standard of excellence which will stand the test of time.” – JAMES E. BASSETT III, CHAIRMAN, KEENELAND

“What a privilege to bring to the screen this amazing world premiere performance for the Lexington Philharmonic.” – MICHAEL BREEDING

BACKGROUND: A highlight of the 2024 season, LexPhil presented the world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Shawn E. Okpebholo’s Two Black Churches, a LexPhil co-commissioned arrangement for full orchestra featuring acclaimed baritone Will Liverman. This poignant work, originally scored for piano and baritone and commissioned by Will Liverman, reflects on the racist attacks on the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, and the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015.

“Two Black Churches” World Premiere by Shawn E. Okpebholo, Lexington Philharmonic.

DOCUMENTARY: “The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years in the Making” (2023/2024).

DOCUMENTARY: As seen on KET in late 2024 or early 2025 and throughout the PBS system of affiliate stations (342 PBS affiliates), this is the story of how a group of nurse-wives from the 1980s, 90s, 2000s, and beyond were determined to address the maternal health crisis in the United States. To see a list of PBS affiliates airing this film, click on the National Broadcast tab. Their work and determination eventually culminated into the online only Frontier Nursing University (FNU). Narrated by the brilliant Carrington MacDuffie.
DOCUMENTARY: “Imperial China: The Art of the Horse in Chinese History” (2000). As seen on KET.

DOCUMENTARY: “All the Queen’s Horses: The Role of the Horse” in British History (2003). As seen on KET.

DOCUMENTARY: “Dreamers & Doers: Voices of Kentucky Women” (2014/2015). Narrated by the brilliant Carrington MacDuffie. As seen on KET.
DOCUMENTARY: “Kentucky Governor’s Mansion” narrated by Diane Sawyer (2014/2015). As seen on KET.
DOCUMENTARY: “Farming in the Black Patch” (2011/2012). As seen on KET.
DOCUMENTARY: “Victorian Mansions of Old Louisville” (1997). As seen on KET.

Cassius Marcellus Clay: An Audacious American. As seen on KET.
“Into a More Perfect Order” – The story of the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, short version (1996). As seen on KET and other networks throughout the United States.
The Story of McConnell Springs (2005). As seen on KET.
Vietnam 101. Produced in 1995.