PASSION DISTRIBUTION TO BRING ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING FROM OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK TO MIPTV 2012
March 23rd, 2012 - Passion Distribution will be bringing over 70 hours of original programming from OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network to the international market at MIPTV 2012, it was announced today, with both exciting new series and returning series amongst the slate in this multi-title deal. At the heart of the schedule are shows including: SEASON 25: OPRAH BEHIND THE SCENES, (31 x 60) Following the highly experienced production team for The Oprah Winfrey Show, who reveal what it takes to make such a successful talk show work. It also follows a host of A-list celebrities backstage, as they rehearse for the shows. EXTREME CLUTTER (6 x 60’) Organization expert Peter Walsh helps people whose lives have been dramatically affected by the overwhelming presence of clutter. Using his step-by-step process, Walsh guides families through the emotional journey of overcoming their attachment to material items. I AM JAZZ (1 x 60’) In this documentary special, 11-year-old Jazz and her family face a life-altering decision as the ebullient tween approaches puberty. Having begun to life life as a girl when she was just a toddler, Jazz is very happy with who she is and has found plenty of acceptance and love. However, she still faces more challenges ahead. EXTRAORDINARY MOMS (1 x 60’) Mother and A-list actress, Julia Roberts, meets courageous, brilliant and awe-inspiring women who share a powerful connection. From high profile mums like Hillary Clinton to mums who, through adversity, have shone through. Roberts celebrates the power of being a mother. ST. LOUIS SOUL FOOD season 1B (10 x 60’) Back with all new episodes this reality series follows the loud, loving, musical Montgomery family as they look to expand on their successful soul food restaurant chain. Family and food are at the heart of this series. OUR AMERICA WITH LISA LING season 2 - (8 x 60’) HARD HITTING TOPICS: SEX, DRUGS, CULTS... Unique stand alone documentaries covering shocking subjects from online brides to drug addiction. An intelligent and up close look at taboo and controversial subjects that exist in the world today.
