FYI...
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April 29, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Eyes Multimedia Productions' new documentary
Rites of Passage to debut across North America on TLC
VANCOUVER, BC - The Eyes Multimedia Productions Inc., a subsidiary of
Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX: "PAE"; TSE: "PAE.A",
"PAE.B"), is pleased to announce that its newest documentary, Rites
of Passage, will make its world debut on TLC. Rites of Passage is a
one-hour documentary that takes a provocative and fascinating look at
contemporary male initiation rites in North America. This compelling
documentary will air across North America on Friday, May 3rd at 7pm
and 10pm PT (10pm and 1am ET).
Rites of Passage uncovers the unusual twists young men experience in
the pursuit of an ancient calling in today's societyŠthe initiation
of becoming a man. Three coming-of-age rituals are covered in depth.
Combining real inner-city footage and stylized reenactments, Rites of
Passage explores the violent "beat-in" initiations of Southern
California street gangs. The program also reveals the elaborate
hazing ceremonies conducted by some college and university
fraternities, illustrating the bizarre rituals that have been closely
guarded and controversial secrets. As well, Rites of Passage depicts
the rigorous tests of physical and mental endurance military recruits
must undertake as part of their transformation into warriors. The
documentary follows a young Marine Corps recruit from his going away
party through to boot camp and finally his graduation. The tragic
terrorist attacks of September 11th occur midway through this
transformation, adding a new sense of urgency and purpose to the
recruit's journey.
"The crew really got caught up in the subject of this documentary,"
commented Stan Feingold, who produced the program and is Creative
Director for The Eyes Multimedia Productions Inc. "At times, we felt
as though the production process itself was a 'rite of passage'. We
were on police ride-alongs in Compton, in the most dangerous
neighbourhoods of Watts, and in the trenches with the US Marines at
Camp Pendleton."
TLC, a division of Discovery Communications Inc., reaches 6.8 million
homes in Canada and more than 83 million homes in the United States.
The Eyes Multimedia Productions Inc. is a subsidiary of Peace Arch
Entertainment Group Inc. Peace Arch creates, develops, produces and
distributes proprietary television programming for worldwide markets
and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Additional
information on its award-winning television series, feature films and
documentaries can be found on the Company's website at
www.peacearch.com.
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For media inquires, please contact: For investor inquiries, please contact:
Carole Appleby, Media Relations RJ Falkner & Company, Inc.
Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. Investor Relations Counsel
Tel: (604) 681-9308 Tel: (800) 377-9893
Email:
cappleby@peacearch.com Email:
info@rjfalkner.com