Pangea Day

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Pangea Day was an international multimedia event conducted on May 10, 2008. Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro were linked to produce a 4-hour program of films, music and speakers. The program was broadcast live across the globe from 1800 to 2200 UTC, culminating in a global drum circle, symbolizing the common heartbeat of the world. According to the festival organizers, "Pangea Day plans to use the power of film to bring the world a little closer together." [1] [2]

Pangea Day originated in 2006 when documentary filmmaker Jehane Noujaim won the TED Prize. Jehane wished to use film to bring the world together.[3]

Pangea refers to the supercontinent from which all current continents eventually separated. It serves as a reminder of the "connectedness" or unitary nature of all people on Planet Earth.

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[edit] Goals

  • Bring together millions of people from all over the world in a unique shared experience.
  • Use the power of film to create a better understanding of one another.
  • Form a global community striving for a better future.

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[edit] Live broadcast locations

Pangea Day was broadcast live from six cities:

In the United States, Current TV [1] was the exclusive, English language broadcaster.

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[edit] Global partner

Nokia was Pangea Day's premier global partner. In addition to providing financial support, Nokia sent video enabled devices to film schools and programs in disadvantaged areas and conflict zones, and to UNHCR refugee camps. Some of the films made in these locations were included in the Pangea Day broadcast. [6] [7]

[edit] Key participants

[edit] Hosts

[edit] Advisory board

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[edit] Speakers

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[edit] Musicians

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[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i12490cf38336fdda945e6048e35c6f19 retrieved January 12/08
  2. ^ Pangea Day
  3. ^ http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/11/07/arts/NA-A-E-CEL-US-Goldie-Hawn.php?WT.mc_id=rssap_news retrieved January 12/08
  4. ^ Pangea Day
  5. ^ Pangea Day
  6. ^ Pangea Day
  7. ^ Pangea Day
  8. ^ Pangea Day: Advisory Board
  9. ^ Pangea Day: Speakers
  10. ^ Pangea Day: Musical Performers

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