Last Man Standing
BBC Television and The Discovery Channel are looking for people to be part of a new reality show called Last Man Standing. I'm not usually a fan of reality shows, but this one sounds interesting. Here's the press release:
Sporting activities have been part of human life for millennia. This ground breaking BBC series is a celebration of traditional sports. It will explore the incredible cultural richness of indigenous sporting events and festivals around the world.
Last Man Standing will look at the indigenous sports of eight very different communities, from the Arctic to the Amazon, from Africa to Asia, to uncover some of the toughest events on the planet, and provide an insight into the ancient history and culture of some of the world's most remote areas and the people who live there.
To really learn about each particular sport, six athletes from the UK and USA will spend a week immersed in the sport and culture. The athletes will eat and sleep with the community and live as they do.
They will train with them and learn rare insights into the sport and the way of life. At the end of the week, they will take part in the activity and play by local rules.
The series will explore the cultural and religious significance of each sport with sensitivity and respect. With the help of local guides and mentors, the athletes will also learn about the history and relevance of each sport.
It will, through showing features and emotions common to people the world over, promote understanding and respect for different ways of life. These sporting events, although firmly rooted in each specific culture, will also highlight how much very different peoples of the world have in common.
This landmark series will show some of the most unusual, colourful sporting events in a variety of countries, and will provide an entertaining and fresh insight into some of the richest cultures in the world.
The show has already wrapped up shooting it's first season, scheduled to air mid 2007, and they're looking for people to sign up for season two. If you think you might have what it takes to join the show, you can get in touch with the them by sending an email to [email protected].
(via BoxingTimes)
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