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{{Short description|2008 international multimedia event}} |
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'''Pangea Day''' |
'''Pangea Day''' is 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 [[Coordinated Universal Time|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."<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i12490cf38336fdda945e6048e35c6f19 retrieved January 12/08 |
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</ref><ref name="Pangea Day">[http://www.pangeaday.org/ Pangea Day<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080105164926/http://www.pangeaday.org/ |date=2008-01-05 }}</ref> |
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Pangea Day originated in 2006 when documentary filmmaker [[Jehane Noujaim]] won the [[TED (conference)|TED Prize]]. Jehane wished to use film to bring the world together.<ref>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</ref> |
Pangea Day originated in 2006 when documentary filmmaker [[Jehane Noujaim]] won the [[TED (conference)|TED Prize]]. Jehane wished to use film to bring the world together.<ref>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</ref> |
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[[Pangea]] refers to the supercontinent from which all current continents |
[[Pangea]] refers to the supercontinent from which all current continents initially separated. It serves as a reminder of the "connectedness" or unitary nature of all people on Planet [[Earth]]. |
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== Goals == |
== Goals == |
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Pangea Day was broadcast live from seven cities: |
Pangea Day was broadcast live from seven cities: |
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*Cairo - [[The Pyramids]] |
*Cairo - [[Egyptian Pyramids|The Pyramids]] |
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*Kigali - [[Jali Gardens]] |
*Kigali - [[Jali Gardens]] |
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*London - [[Somerset House]] |
*London - [[Somerset House]] |
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In the United States, [[Current TV]] was the exclusive, English-language broadcaster. |
In the United States, [[Current TV]] was the exclusive, English-language broadcaster. |
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<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/liveevents.php/ Pangea Day<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/liveevents.php/ Pangea Day<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505104424/http://www.pangeaday.org/liveEvents.php |date=2008-05-05 }}</ref> |
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== Featured Films == |
== Featured Films == |
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*''More'' directed by Mark Osborne |
*''More'' directed by Mark Osborne |
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*''L'Homme Sans Tete'' directed by Juan Diego Solanas |
*''L'Homme Sans Tete'' directed by Juan Diego Solanas |
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*''Happy Together'' directed by Sam Nozik |
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*''Dreaming of Zhejiang'' directed by Marineta Mak Kritikou |
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== Global partner == |
== Global partner == |
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[[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. |
[[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. |
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<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/partners.php/ Pangea Day<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/partners.php/ Pangea Day<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502160618/http://www.pangeaday.org/partners.php |date=2008-05-02 }}</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/filmDetail.php?id=80/ Pangea Day<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/filmDetail.php?id=80/ Pangea Day<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727163846/http://www.pangeaday.org/filmDetail.php?id=80%2F |date=2011-07-27 }}</ref> |
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== Key participants == |
== Key participants == |
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*[[Martin Sorrell|Sir Martin Sorrell]] |
*[[Martin Sorrell|Sir Martin Sorrell]] |
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*[[Philippe Starck]] |
*[[Philippe Starck]] |
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*[[ |
*[[Dave Stewart (Eurythmics)|Dave Stewart]] |
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*[[Yossi Vardi]] |
*[[Yossi Vardi]] |
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*[[Kevin Wall]] |
*[[Kevin Wall]] |
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*[[will.i.am]] |
*[[will.i.am]] |
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*[[Paul Zilk]] |
*[[Paul Zilk]] |
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<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/advisoryBoard.php Pangea Day: Advisory Board]</ref> |
<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/advisoryBoard.php Pangea Day: Advisory Board] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226062223/http://www.pangeaday.org/advisoryBoard.php |date=2008-02-26 }}</ref> |
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===Speakers=== |
===Speakers=== |
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* [[Ali Abu Awwad]] |
* [[Ali Abu Awwad]] |
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* [[Ishmael Beah]] |
* [[Ishmael Beah]] |
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* [[Donald Brown]] |
* [[Donald Brown (anthropologist)|Donald Brown]] |
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* [[Assaad Chaftari]] |
* [[Assaad Chaftari]] |
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* [[Muhieddine Chehab]] |
* [[Muhieddine Chehab]] |
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* [[Yonathan Shapira]] |
* [[Yonathan Shapira]] |
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* [[Jason Silva]] |
* [[Jason Silva]] |
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<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/speakers.php Pangea Day: Speakers]</ref> |
<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/speakers.php Pangea Day: Speakers] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506144248/http://www.pangeaday.org/speakers.php |date=2008-05-06 }}</ref> |
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===Musicians=== |
===Musicians=== |
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* [[ |
* [[Dave Stewart (Eurythmics)|Dave Stewart]] |
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* [[Gilberto Gil]] |
* [[Gilberto Gil]] |
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* [[Hypernova (band)|Hypernova]] |
* [[Hypernova (band)|Hypernova]] |
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* [[Rokia Traoré]] |
* [[Rokia Traoré]] |
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<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/musicians.php Pangea Day: Musical Performers]</ref> |
<ref>[http://www.pangeaday.org/musicians.php Pangea Day: Musical Performers] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512080946/http://www.pangeaday.org/musicians.php |date=2008-05-12 }}</ref> |
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== Notes and references == |
== Notes and references == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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| ⚫ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3xHIsvF9o "Can Your Film Change the World?" - Pangea Day promo video at YouTube] |
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* [http://pangeaday.org PangeaDay.org - The Official Pangea Day Website] |
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*[http://www.avenuea-razorfish.com/pressreleases/pr_20080506_Pangea.htm Press Release: Pangea Day Partners with Avenue A | Razorfish] |
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Pangea Day is 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 initially separated. It serves as a reminder of the "connectedness" or unitary nature of all people on Planet Earth.
Pangea Day was broadcast live from seven cities:
In the United States, Current TV was the exclusive, English-language broadcaster.
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. [5] [6]
