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PBS to Air Global AIDS Documentary: A Closer Walk

By Carol ⋅ August 30, 2006 ⋅ Email This Post Email This Post ⋅ Print This Post Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

I just received an e-mail about this documentary which is making its US TV debut tomorrow night on PBS. I’ve included a short summary below. To read the longer version, click here.

A CLOSER WALK, Oscar nominee Robert Bilheimer’s film about the global AIDS epidemic, airs on PBS Thursday, August 31, 2006, 9:00-10:30 pm ET, marking the documentary’s U.S. television debut.

Narrated by Glenn Close and Will Smith, A CLOSER WALK features interviews with the Dalai Lama, Bono and Kofi Annan, with musical contributions by Annie Lennox, the Neville Brothers, Eric Clapton and Sade.

Filmed on four continents over a period of three years, A CLOSER WALK depicts the harsh realities of global AIDS, and explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity and human rights.

I am glad that this critical situation continues to receive the focus and attention of the television media, filmmakers, musicians, and celebrities. it is far too easy for us that live so far removed from this everyday reality to forget the epidemic proportions of the impacts of this virus, especially on the children of the world.

Peace & Joy
Carol

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