FACT SHEET
TITLE:
STORIES FROM THE HEART
Standard SD Letterboxed and SD Widescreen
[Presented as HD Upconverted Base]
LENGTH:
1/60
NOLA CODES:
ORIE 000 SD-Base Revision 001
ORIE 000 HD-Upconverted Base Revision 001
CATEGORY:
Documentary/ Health
OFFERED:
Spring 2007 Teleconference
RELEASE DATE:
September 1, 2007
CONTRACT TERMS:
Unlimited releases to be completed by August
31, 2009.
Noncommercial cable, simulcast and video-ondemand rights have been granted.
PROGRAM SUPPLIER:
Anatomical Travelogue via APT Presentations
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Through the fascinating stories of a diverse
group of people, Stories From the Heart
reveals the complexity and staggering
vulnerability of the human cardiovascular
system — from its beginnings in the womb to
the highest limits of its function. Complemented
by stunning animation, the program explores
the efficient system of newborns as a young
couple awaits the birth of their first child, the
silent threat of hypertension among even
healthy adults and the nightmare of a cardiac
event. It also delves into the tools of modern
medicine, the power of prevention and the hope
of renewed health.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS:
Use above for listing. A press release is
included. All materials, including photography,
are available on APTonline.org.
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CONTENT ADVISORY:
The program contains scenes of open-heart
surgery.
PRODUCTION DATE:
©2007 Anatomical Travelogue
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Executive
producer:
Alexander
Tsiaras.
Director/Writer/Producer: Ben Robbins. Editor:
Justine Angelis. Segment Writers/Producers:
Lloyd Fales, Scott E. Moore. Associate
Producer: Asena Basak.
UNDERWRITERS:
Novartis
Phillips Electronics North American Corporation
BROADCAST HISTORY:
U.S. television premiere
SCHEDULING SUGGESTION:
February is American Heart Month.
RELATED MERCHANDISE:
Individual viewer purchase: This program is
available on home video; details TBD. The
InVision Guide to a Healthy Heart, is available
in retail bookstores nationwide.
Pledge: If you are interested in pledging this
program and need further assistance, please
contact APT Station Services at 617-338-4455.
VIEWER INQUIRIES:
Anatomical Travelogue
174 Hudson Street, PH
New York, NY 10013
WEB SITES:
www.invisionguide.com
www.anatomicaltravel.com
COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:
Dawn Anderson
American Public Television
(617) 338-4455, ext. 149
dawn_anderson@APTonline.org
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CONTACT: Dawn Anderson
(617) 338-4455, ext. 149
dawn_anderson@APTonline.org
PRESS RELEASE
STORIES FROM THE HEART
Journey into the Bold New Frontiers of Cardiovascular Heath
New documentary reveals the complex inner-workings of the human heart
(Boston, MA) Stories From the Heart examines the phenomenal complexity of the
human cardiovascular system — and reveals its startling vulnerability when not cared for
properly.
The new one-hour documentary from award-winning Anatomical Travelogue premieres
on public television stations nationwide beginning September 1, 2007 (check local
listings).
In its quest to unlock the mysteries of the human heart, Stories From the Heart
highlights the efficient system of newborns, uncovers the silent threat of hypertension
and chronicles the nightmare of a cardiac event. It also delves into the tools and promise
of modern medicine, the power of prevention and the hope of renewed health.
Through the fascinating case studies, or “heart stories,” of a diverse group of people and
complemented by stunning animations, Stories From the Heart takes viewers on an
incredible journey through the human body to explore cardiovascular health inside and
out. From the molecular level through the cells, tissues, organs and systems, these
scientific visualizations deliver images of the human anatomy unrivaled in accuracy and
artistry.
The first segment tours the cardiovascular system from its beginnings in the womb to the
highest limits of its function. A young couple allows cameras to capture the fetal
development of their first child. Then, world-class kickboxing champion Emily Bearden
illustrates her finely tuned cardiovascular system in action.
The program also explores the aging cardiovascular system, which puts seniors — even
those who lead vigorous, healthy lifestyles — at risk for hypertension and
atherosclerosis. Then, through the cautionary tales of dangerously obese children,
Stories From the Heart stresses the importance of developing a heart-healthy lifestyle
at a young age and underscores the power of early intervention.
In Louisiana, the documentary visits a cardiovascular center to learn what happens
when people neglect their health. The case of a female patient who needs an immediate
angioplasty illuminates the short path from hypertension to cardiac event. Renowned
heart surgeon and best-selling author Dr. Mehmet Oz performs a dramatic bypass
surgery on a patient overdue for treatment. Along the way, Dr. Oz shares his perspective
on healing — of which surgery complements an array of techniques, including music,
massage and yoga.
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In the final segment, Elrod Hendricks, a former major-league baseball player and
longtime Baltimore Orioles bullpen coach, discusses how he avoided brain damage from
a stroke due to the quick thinking of the team trainer. (Hendricks has since passed away
from a heart attack.)
Stories From the Heart concludes with a brief overview of some of the latest
technologies in heart health and training heart doctors – what science hopes to
accomplish in the future.
Executive producer: Alexander Tsiaras. Director/Writer/Producer: Ben Robbins. Editor:
Justine Angelis. Segment Writers/Producers: Lloyd Fales, Scott E. Moore. Associate
Producer: Asena Basak. Stories From the Heart is supplied by Anatomical Travelogue
and presented by American Public Television through the Exchange service at no cost to
public television stations nationwide.
About Anatomical Travelogue:
Anatomical Travelogue is an award-winning producer of health-related television
programming and high-end 3D animation based on actual human data. The company
uses pioneering scanning technologies to create medical images. From the molecular
level through cells, tissues, organs and systems, our scientific visualizations deliver
images unrivaled in accuracy and artistry. In television, books and print imaging, our
mission is to inform and entertain the public and scientific communities about: the marvel
of our own physical existence, the nature of disease, current and future medical
research and the paths back to health.
About American Public Television:
For 45 years, American Public Television (APT) has been a prime source of
programming for the nation’s public television stations. APT distributes more than 300
new program titles per year and has 10,000 hours of programming in its library. It is
responsible for many public television milestones including the first HD series and the
2006 launch of the Create channel featuring the best of public television's lifestyle
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