June 2006
Legacy Airs Nationwide on Bridges TV
With special permission from PBS, UPF's documentary film Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet will air nationwide on Bridges TV on Tuesday, June 20th, at 8pm. Bridges is now available on numerous cable, basic cable and satellite channels. Visit www.bridges.tv for more details.
April 2006
Legacy of a Prophet Airs Nationwide on Danish TV
On April 22nd, UPF’s two-hour historical documentary Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet aired nationwide on DR, the oldest and largest electronic media enterprise in Denmark. Initial responses were favorable. Although viewership numbers are not yet available,, the Attaché to the Danish Embassy in Washington DC praised the broadcast as a worthwhile educational and bridge-building effort.
US Capitol Screening Draws Over 50 Congressional Offices
The Congressional Muslim Staffers Association recently organized an April 5th partial-screening of Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet at the US Capitol, featuring Alex Kronemer and Georgetown’s Professor John Voll, an historian interviewed in the film, to a packed room of congressional staffers and members of Congress. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), praised the event and said, “There’s a lack of basic understanding. Before we talk about radical Islam, we don’t even know what Islam is.” Legacy DVDs were also distributed at no charge to all attendees. Thanks to the staffers and all Pioneer members who contacted their members of Congress to invite them to participate.
March 2006
National Council of Churches Launches Pilot Project Using Legacy of a Prophet
The National Council of Churches of Christ USA is conducting a multi-year program to help educate Christians about Islam for the purpose of removing stereotypes and increasing understanding by conducting screenings and seminars at churches nationwide. Their pilot project will feature screenings of Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet. NCCUSA will then evaluate the pilot, look to raise funds and conduct a wider campaign. NCCUSA is an umbrella organization representing over 110,000 Protestant Congregations with a collective membership of 45 million Christians.
Explore Muhammad Campaign Approaches 10,000 Requests
The Council for American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Campaign featuring Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet DVDs is rapidly approaching 10,000 requests. The 'Explore the Life of Muhammad' Campaign is part of larger effort to counter misunderstandings based upon the Danish cartoon controversy. If you know of someone who desires to receive a DVD at no cost, encourage them to visit: http://www.cair-net.org/Muhammad. CAIR is a nonprofit Muslim advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
January 2006
CAIR Campaign Provides Free DVD’s of Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet
In an effort to counter misunderstandings caused by the Danish cartoon flap and subsequent events, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has launched a campaign called ‘Explore the Life of Muhammad.’ As part of the campaign, DVDs of UPF’s Legacy film are being mailed out for free to those who request them. At this point, several thousand copies of the DVD have been requested. To learn more visit www.cair-net.org.
UPF Approaching Broadcasters after Denmark Newspaper Cartoon Incident
In light of recent events in Europe and the Middle East prompted by the offensive Denmark newspaper cartoon, UPF recently contacted its distributor for Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet, Tapestry International, about licensing the program to broadcasters worldwide. Most broadcast schedules are booked months in advance so results may come in time. UPF is making the effort to address these unfortunate events through dialogue and education.