Knowledge Research Brings 'Global Focus' to the Greek Market

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the series Global Focus: The New Environmentalists (6 x 30') to Knowledge Research of Greece. Produced by the Mill Valley Film Group and hosted by Robert Redford, Global Focus boasts an impressive list of awards including a Special Jury Award at the recent EcoVision Film Festival, a Goldman Environment Prize, a Mion Environmental Film Award and more. In Global Focus, producers traveled worldwide to capture the triumphs and challenges of environmental heroes who have stood up to government, corporations and other adversaries. Their common goals are safeguarding the Earth"s natural resources from shortsighted exploitation and the long term effects of pollution, and fighting for environmental justice in their communities. These &'New Environmentalists&' employ a formidable array of weapons to wage their battles. Picket signs, solar panels, legal briefs, garden hoes, spirituality, pop songs, dance and sheer determination are among their many resources. The series of 5 half-hour films is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. Episodes 104 and 105 of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.Knowledge Research was established in 1999 to produce and distribute educational material to all levels of education. The material is appropriate and useful for teaching and learning important aspects of the curriculum of Primary, Secondary, Technology and Higher Education. The material chosen by Knowledge Research is the result of research by scientists and educators for several years. Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, non-theatric, and emerging new media markets, and a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include most major broadcasters and media companies.