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September 7, 2012
DIRECTV and Brainstorm Media partner to Present Socially Relevant and Critically Acclaimed Documentaries on TV and in Theaters this Fall
“Something to Talk About” to Feature Broadcast Premieres of Award-Winning Documentaries, including “Battle for Brooklyn,” and “Big Boys Gone Bananas!*,” Exclusively on DIRECTV’s Audience Network and in Theatres
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DIRECTV’s Audience Network, known for its daring entertainment programming, will take viewers a step further into the realm of the deeply provocative with the premiere of Something to Talk About, a series of socially and culturally relevant documentaries presented in association with Brainstorm Media, beginning in October exclusively on DIRECTV. In certain cities, the films will be screened in theaters starting in late September and, in select locations, will include live discussions following the screenings.
The twelve-part series will kick-off with the broadcast premiere of BATTLE FOR BROOKLYN, on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT which will be followed by BIG BOYS GONE BANANAS on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. From award-winning and acclaimed writers and directors, each documentary will include a special, hosted introduction and will conclude with a filmmaker interview that provides an update on the current state of the documentary issue. The films will also be available on DIRECTV on Demand, DIRECTV Everywhere, on home video and via electronic sell-thru.
Posted by eric at September 7, 2012 10:52 AM