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| A STAR STUDDED TRIBUTE TO THE END OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE |
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 A LINK TV EXCLUSIVE! Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum
On March 25, 1807 a group of nations joined together for what was arguably the first international human rights initiative: the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. In recognition of that event, the General Assembly of the United Nations has adopted a resolution designating March 25 as an International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
On March 25, 2009 Culture Project presented Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum, a major concert commemorating the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Held in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations, one of the most unique venues in the world, the concert featured artists from Africa, the Caribbean, North America, Central and Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Featured artists in this TV version include:
Whoopi Goldberg
Gilberto Gil
Akon & Peter Buffett
Phylicia Rashad
Blind Boys of Alabama
Passing Strange's Stew
Izaline Calister
Staceyann Chin
Ky-Mani Marley
Toumani Diabate
Sarah Jones
Salif Keita
CCH Pounder
Nile Rodgers
Breaking The Silence, Beating The Drum was produced by Culture Project in association with the U.N. Department of Public Information. The TV/Internet version was edited by Link TV, which is proud to present the U.S. premiere.
Airdates
Tuesday, September 22nd 08:30 pm (PT) 11:30 pm (ET)
Wednesday, October 7th 03:00 am (PT) 6:00 am (ET)
Wednesday, October 7th 09:00 am (PT) 12:00 pm (ET) |
| VIDEO PREMIERE: FADO GETS A FACELIFT WITH DEOLINDA |
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 Deolinda (Portugal)
Fado Toninho
Although Deolinda's music gets its inspiration from Fado, the members have obviously cherry-picked those elements they wish to keep and those they do not: the strong female vocalist, but no funereal garb, the winsome guitar lines but absent the Portuguese guitar, and plenty of irony --but without fatalism. There is far more sunlight than moonlinght in Deolinda's brand of Fado. "Fado Toninho" is an up front challenge "My poor little excuse for a boy, You're too weak for me!" sings Ana Bacalhau and she may be right; the lady has attitude. The video, with its hip whimsey is a demonstration of what can be done with a small budget and a lot of creativity. |
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 The Kite (Le Cerf-Volant)
Directed by Randa Chahal Sabbag
Arabic, with subtitles in English
Lebanon, 2003, 80 minutes
"Poignant, humorous, and exquisitely realized."
-Strictly Film School
In director Randa Chahal Sabbag’s "fairytale for troubled times," sixteen-year old Lamia must cross a border checkpoint between Lebanon and Israel to marry a man she has never met. But on her wedding day, neither she nor her betrothed are eager to consummate a marriage to a stranger—a matter further complicated by Lamia’s surprising admission that she is in love with the Israeli soldier guarding the checkpoint. Sabbag's enchanting drama about marriage and tradition is underscored by delicate symbolism and artful references to politics of Lebanon's annexed territories.
Airdates
Friday, September 18th 11:00 pm (PT)
Saturday, Septrember 19th 02:00 am (ET)
Saturday, September 19th 09:00 am (PT) 12:00 pm (ET)
Monday, September 21st 01:00 pm (PT) 04:00 pm (ET)
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