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BEYOND THE SCREEN - New Show!

May 4, 2008

John Pungente, an internationally acclaimed media education expert, writer, and teacher, explores the art of filmmaking in the new series Beyond the Screen . With each 30-minute episode examining a contemporary theatrical release, Beyond the Screen encourages viewers to analyze films and enriches their movie-viewing experience. Beyond the Screen premieres Sunday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT on Bravo! with a look at the upcoming blockbuster,   Speed Racer.  A study guide for this program is available at www.bravo.ca

"Media education does not aim to shield young people from the influence of the media, and thereby lead them to better things, but to enable them to make informed decisions on their own behalf."   – David Buckingham