Sundance Channel Celebrates Earth Day 2001

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Sundance Channel Celebrates Earth Day 2001

'Our Spirited Earth,' 'Charcoal People' and 'Baraka'

Environmentally-Themed Films Air on Earth Day April 22

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Apr. 5 -/E-Wire/-- Sundance Channel celebrates Earth Day on Sunday, April 22nd with three films that highlight the beauty, complexity and fragility of our planet. The program kicks off at 9:00pm with the world premiere of "Our Spirited Earth," a new animated short film by Oscar(R)- winning filmmaker Faith Hubley, and continues with two exceptional documentaries: "Baraka," by Ron Fricke, and "The Charcoal People," by Nigel Noble and Jose Padilha.

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"A commitment to preserving and protecting the environment has been a cornerstone of the Sundance philosophy for the past 20 years. It's a value we at Sundance Channel share wholeheartedly and celebrate with an on-air tribute to Earth Day," remarked Sundance Channel's Liz Manne, Executive Vice President, Programming and Marketing. Sundance Channel's Earth Day line-up is as follows. All times are Eastern/Pacific.

"Our Spirited Earth" (World Premiere) -- Directed by Faith Hubley. The pioneering animator's latest film casts the planet as a magical being reaching towards harmony with the universe, until modern civilization threatens her survival and she is forced to rebel. Airs at 9:00pm.

"Baraka" -- Directed by Ron Fricke. An exquisite meditation on man and nature, shot in 24 countries on six continents. Baraka's global panorama includes Iguacu Falls in Argentina, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the streets of Manhattan. Airs at 9:15pm.

"The Charcoal People" -- Directed by Nigel Noble and Jose Padilha. This powerful documentary looks at the lives of Brazilian workers who cut down trees to produce charcoal for the multinational pig-iron industry. Airs at 11:00pm.

Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel brings television viewers daring and engaging feature films, shorts, documentaries, world cinema and animation, shown uncut and with no commercials. Through its original programs, Sundance Channel connects viewers with filmmakers, the creative process, and the world of independent film. Launched in 1996, Sundance Channel is a venture between Robert Redford, Showtime Networks Inc., and Universal Studios. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance mission of supporting independent artists and providing them with wider opportunities to present their work to audiences. Sundance Channel's website address is http://www.sundancechannel.com.

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