We are currently working on a documentary titled The Market Maker and wanted you to be part of a live web discussion following the premiere of the film this week.
The film follows Eleni Gabre-Madhin, a charismatic Ethiopian economist who, in an effort to end hunger in her famine-plagued country, designs the country’s first commodities exchange, which she hopes will
revolutionalize an ancient market system whose inefficiencies have been partly responsible for the country’s persistent food shortages.
The film premieres on Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 p.m., but broadcast times vary from region to region, so check your local listings for air times by clicking here:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/schedule/
As an additional feature to the film, we will be hosting a live web discussion, during which you can join in a conversation with Gabre-Madhin, Wide Angle host Aaron Brown, and the filmmakers, Eli Cane
and Hugo Berkeley.
The talk will be hosted live on Thursday 23rd July 11:00 am EST at www.pbs.org/wideangle
Given your dedicated interest in raising awareness about the region, we thought you’d be interested in being a part of this interactive chat.
The number you can call to participate live is (718) 506-1351.
We would love to have as many people involved in this discussion. And you can help us spread the word! If you would post the information about this chat, including the date, time, and call-in number, on your blog, we’d be most appreciative.
Please feel free to write or call with any questions:
[email protected]
212 560 3073
For more information about Wide Angle and the film go to
www.pbs.org/wideangle