17 Days is a documentary which takes an exclusive look at the Chilean mining disaster
Telemundo and MSNBC secured the North American rights for 17 Days (1×60) a Ronachan Films production for BBC TWO in the UK. 17 Days is a documentary which takes an exclusive look at the Chilean mining disaster and the period the miners spent underground, cut off from the outside world.MSNBC and Telemundo will broadcast the documentary in early August 2011. Directed by Bafta-winner Angus Macqueen (Cocaine, Gulag) 17 Days is scheduled to premiere in the UK on BBC TWO this summer, in conjunction with the anniversary of the event.The world watched in celebration and awe as the Chilean Miners were rescued but there is a much darker, less-well known story about the first 17 days when they were totally cut off with little hope of surviving. With exclusive first-hand testimony this moving film will reveal just how these men pulled together in such extreme conditions and how their survival became a symbol of hope and camaraderie across the globe, said Emily Elisha, head of Factual, Zodiak Rights.Over the last few years, we have enjoyed a successful creative relationship with Zodiak Rights allowing us to acquire or co-produce with them some exciting and top rated shows. With 17 Days we are pleased to join with our sister channel, Telemundo, in bringing this epic tale to our viewers, added Tim Smith, senio producer for MSNBC. Zodiak Rights owns worldwide rights to 17 Days.
