[MPWG] THE NEW HEROES hosted by Robert Redford - coming to public television

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

I understand that medicinal plants will be one of the topics covered in
this series airing later this month on public television....Patricia


THE NEW HEROES hosted by Robert Redford
Four-hour series travels the globe to explore the ideas and impact of
“social entrepreneurs” who measure their bottom line in lives
Premieres Tuesdays, June 28 and July 5, 8-10 p.m. on PBS

THE NEW HEROES, a new four-hour series hosted by Robert Redford, tells
twelve dramatic stories of social entrepreneurs who bring innovative,
empowering solutions to the most intractable social problems around the
world. The series premieres Tuesdays, June 28 and July 5 from 8-10 p.m.
(ET) on PBS (check local listings).

These remarkable individuals represent a new breed of entrepreneur – the
social entrepreneur. Courageous, compassionate and committed to
transforming society,
these brilliant men and women have turned their business skills into tools
for change, development and hope. For them, profit is measured not in
dollars and cents, but in
lives saved and dignity restored.


www.promotion.opb.org/pressreleases/heroes_pr.pdf