CHICAGO, September 16, 2010 — New foreign documentary “Kindergarten” will air on nationwide broadcast channel Link TV this month and early next month. The airing represents the first time the film will be broadcast in the U.S. and is the inaugural effort of international documentary distribution by Living Earth Television (LETV).
The film was directed by one of China’s most celebrated documentary directors, Zhang Yiqing. The English version was created in 2010 by Living Earth Television NFP at LETV.org.
Enter the world of tiny children as they experience their first week of boarding school – where their parents drop them off on Monday and return to pick them up for the weekend. The children’s story unfolds without narration, through exquisite cinematography that brings the camera to their eye level.
The film will air at 8 p.m. Pacific Time Sept. 19; 3 a.m. PT Sept. 22; 5 p.m. PT Oct. 2 and 9 a.m. PT Oct. 3. It can also be viewed online now at http://www.linktv.org/programs/kindergarten. The program will later be available from LETV for educational use and home video.
This film is airing as part of Doc-Debut, a series on Link TV highlighting unique and groundbreaking international documentary films. Each week features the U.S. television premiere of a new foreign doc, offering American audiences unprecedented perspectives on world events and culture, as seen through the eyes of individuals across the globe. The series also provides a unique outlet for films by independent directors and producers to reach a much wider international audience.
Living Earth Television
Living Earth Television (LETV) is creating the world’s first global, noncommercial television broadcasting service. LETV finds nonfiction programs made by local television producers and independents all over the world, and translates them for broadcast to an international audience. Through LETV programs, viewers can learn about neighbors around the world. As we understand and celebrate similarities and differences, we can build a more peaceful, sustainable world – together. To learn more about LETV and to watch video samples, please visit LETV’s Web site at www.letv.org.
Funds for Living Earth Television go to preparing films with introductions to set the cultural context for viewers as well as help with translation and sub-title fees. Living Earth Television’s website at letv.org shows hits originating from around 75 countries. If you are interested in donating to LETV and want to take advantage of a 15- or 30-second broadcast sponsorship slot, please contact Martha Foster at (847) 217-7988.
Link TV
Formed in 1999, Link Media owns and operates the broadcast channel Link TV and www.linktv.org. Link is the first nationwide television channel and website dedicated to providing global perspectives on news, events and culture. Link’s programs provide a unique perspective on international news, current events, and diverse cultures, presenting issues not often covered in the U.S. media. We connect viewers with people at the heart of breaking events, organizations in the forefront of social change and the cultures of an increasingly global community.
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