July 7, 2007
WV Activist Judy Bonds Featured on Sundance Channel Tuesday, July 10
By HNN Staff
Whitesville, WV (HNN) -- Judy Bonds, activist with West Virginia's Coal River Mountain Watch, will be featured on Sundance Channel's original series "Big Ideas For A Small Planet" in the episode airing on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Bonds, a resident of Rock Creek, WV, has been working in the struggle to end mountaintop removal coal mining for nine years. She is currently the co-director of Coal River Mountain Watch, located in Whitesville, WV.
Having spent her life as a coalfield resident and daughter of a coal miner, Judy is intimately acquainted with the harsh realities of mountaintop removal and strip mining, and has dedicated her life to fighting for its end. Judy says that the mountains cause her to look to the Creator, and it is our responsibility to care for them and the world God has given us.
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet: Pray" - Throughout history, many different faiths have emphasized the connection between sacred texts, piety and a care for the earth. "Pray" looks at how people are affirming their religious faith through a dedication to nature. Those profiled include: Reverend Fletcher Harper, an Episcopal priest who heads up GreenFaith, an interfaith coalition that aims to inspire, educate and politically mobilize people of diverse religious backgrounds about the sacred importance of the environment; Judy Bonds, a coal miner's daughter who rediscovered her faith upon witnessing the destruction occurring due to mining practices in her area and joined an organization that fights destructive, polluting mining practices in the Appalachian Mountains; and Don Brawley, whose concern over disappearing coral reefs led to a new way for people to give back to the earth in death.
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet" is a documentary series presenting the forward-thinking designers, products and processes that are on the leading edge of a new green world. Each episode revolves around a different green theme as it spotlights a specific innovator or innovation that has the potential to transform our everyday lives. The individuals profiled range from scientists to fashion and product designers, entrepreneurs to first-time inventors. The series also features a cast of recurring expert commentators, including activists, scientists, writers, and environmental personalities who provide the big-picture context to each week's stories. "Big Ideas for a Small Planet" is produced by Scout Productions (The Fog of War).
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet" airs as part of THE GREEN, a weekly primetime destination airing Tuesdays on Sundance Channel that focuses on environmental topics. With THE GREEN, Sundance Channel became the first television network in the United States to establish a major, regularly-scheduled programming destination dedicated entirely to the environment. THE GREEN reflects the current tipping point in public awareness about ecological issues and the trend towards environmentally sustainable approaches to modern living. The destination is designed to be both edifying and entertaining, with an emphasis on information, practical advice and community building. Presented by Robert Redford, the destination is hosted by award-winning journalist Simran Sethi and community advocate and MacArthur Fellow Majora Carter, two dynamic leaders who have distinguished themselves with revolutionary ideas in such areas as civic planning and global business practices. THE GREEN is presented by Lexus and Citi Smith Barney.
Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel is the television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something different. Bold and uncompromising, Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries, and original programs, all unedited and commercial free. Launched in 1996, Sundance Channel is a venture of NBC Universal, Showtime Networks Inc. and Robert Redford. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance mission of encouraging artistic freedom of expression. Sundance Channel's website address is www.sundancechannel.com.
WV Activist Judy Bonds Featured on Sundance Channel Tuesday, July 10
By HNN Staff
Whitesville, WV (HNN) -- Judy Bonds, activist with West Virginia's Coal River Mountain Watch, will be featured on Sundance Channel's original series "Big Ideas For A Small Planet" in the episode airing on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Bonds, a resident of Rock Creek, WV, has been working in the struggle to end mountaintop removal coal mining for nine years. She is currently the co-director of Coal River Mountain Watch, located in Whitesville, WV.
Having spent her life as a coalfield resident and daughter of a coal miner, Judy is intimately acquainted with the harsh realities of mountaintop removal and strip mining, and has dedicated her life to fighting for its end. Judy says that the mountains cause her to look to the Creator, and it is our responsibility to care for them and the world God has given us.
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet: Pray" - Throughout history, many different faiths have emphasized the connection between sacred texts, piety and a care for the earth. "Pray" looks at how people are affirming their religious faith through a dedication to nature. Those profiled include: Reverend Fletcher Harper, an Episcopal priest who heads up GreenFaith, an interfaith coalition that aims to inspire, educate and politically mobilize people of diverse religious backgrounds about the sacred importance of the environment; Judy Bonds, a coal miner's daughter who rediscovered her faith upon witnessing the destruction occurring due to mining practices in her area and joined an organization that fights destructive, polluting mining practices in the Appalachian Mountains; and Don Brawley, whose concern over disappearing coral reefs led to a new way for people to give back to the earth in death.
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet" is a documentary series presenting the forward-thinking designers, products and processes that are on the leading edge of a new green world. Each episode revolves around a different green theme as it spotlights a specific innovator or innovation that has the potential to transform our everyday lives. The individuals profiled range from scientists to fashion and product designers, entrepreneurs to first-time inventors. The series also features a cast of recurring expert commentators, including activists, scientists, writers, and environmental personalities who provide the big-picture context to each week's stories. "Big Ideas for a Small Planet" is produced by Scout Productions (The Fog of War).
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet" airs as part of THE GREEN, a weekly primetime destination airing Tuesdays on Sundance Channel that focuses on environmental topics. With THE GREEN, Sundance Channel became the first television network in the United States to establish a major, regularly-scheduled programming destination dedicated entirely to the environment. THE GREEN reflects the current tipping point in public awareness about ecological issues and the trend towards environmentally sustainable approaches to modern living. The destination is designed to be both edifying and entertaining, with an emphasis on information, practical advice and community building. Presented by Robert Redford, the destination is hosted by award-winning journalist Simran Sethi and community advocate and MacArthur Fellow Majora Carter, two dynamic leaders who have distinguished themselves with revolutionary ideas in such areas as civic planning and global business practices. THE GREEN is presented by Lexus and Citi Smith Barney.
Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel is the television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something different. Bold and uncompromising, Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries, and original programs, all unedited and commercial free. Launched in 1996, Sundance Channel is a venture of NBC Universal, Showtime Networks Inc. and Robert Redford. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance mission of encouraging artistic freedom of expression. Sundance Channel's website address is www.sundancechannel.com.
