Celebs travel to spotlight unfathomable stories
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Change occurs through first understanding the crisis. And a new addition to the WBNX Sunday night lineup is all about creating awareness and inspiring people to make a difference. 4REAL whisks celebrity guests on global adventures to connect with young leaders faced with often-heartbreaking issues—poverty, drugs, violence and health concerns. Stars like Joaquin Phoenix, Cameron Diaz, Casey Affleck and Eva Mendes get a firsthand social and cultural education, interacting with these real-life heroes who are making strides to better their communities. The docu-dramas include remote regions of the Amazon, Haiti, Peru and other exotic locales, and the groundbreaking series has already garnered a National Geographic Emerging Explorers Award for host/creators Sol Guy and Josh Thome. 4REAL began as a TV project, but has expanded into a worldwide online hub (4REAL.com) for dialogue, educational materials, foundation grants and special events. In short, it’s a catalyst for change. And a fascinating one, at that:


