New York, October 25, 2012 – Sundance Channel and GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT® today announced the Iconoclasts season six finale pairing: basketball Hall of Famer, historian and social activist Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar and Chuck D, one of hip-hop’s most colossal voices. In the episode, airing Tuesday, November 13 at 8:00pm et/pt, the two visionaries rejoin forces after previously working together on the documentary On The Shoulders Of Giants, which celebrated the richness of the Harlem Renaissance. Sharing many passions beyond basketball and music, the two meet at Kareem’s trophy room, on the basketball court and at an old-school record store to shine a light on untold stories from African-American history. The thought-provoking and powerful conversation between these two outspoken, influential intellectuals explores everything from race relations to history, creativity and activism.
The sixth season of the critically acclaimed series Iconoclasts debuted on October 9. The series pairs two creative visionaries from different fields who come together to discuss their lives, influences, passions and creative processes in each half-hour episode. In addition to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chuck D, the latest season features a line-up of visionaries in the fields of entertainment, music, fashion and the arts including: Emmy Award® winning writer, producer, director and screenwriter Judd Apatow (Anchorman, Bridesmaids,“Girls”) and filmmaker, actress and comedian Lena Dunham (“Girls”, Tiny Furniture); Academy Award® nominated actor James Franco (127 Hours, “Freaks and Geeks”) and Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic (The Artist Is Present); Emmy Award® winning producer, screenwriter and comedian Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy”, Ted) and multi Grammy Award® winning musician Norah Jones; world renowned model and philanthropist Christy Turlington Burns and fashion designer (2008 CFDA accessories designer of the year) and philanthropist Tory Burch; chef turned food activist Jamie Oliver and his mentor, world renowned menswear designer Paul Smith.
The Sixth season of “Iconoclasts” is produced for Sundance Channel by GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT® and @radical media. The series is Executive Produced by Robert Redford, Jon Kamen, Justin Wilkes, Sidney Beaumont, Jon Doran and Michelle D. Beauchamp for GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT®. Joe Berlinger returns as the director and Executive Producer. Additional episodes this season are directed by Bruce Sinofsky, Michael Bonfiglio and Caroline Suh, who also serves as the Series Producer.
Episodic information for the remaining season six line-up is as follows:
ICONOCLASTS: Judd Apatow + Lena Dunham
Tuesday, October 16th at 8:00pm
Iconoclasts goes behind-the-scenes with Apatow + Dunham, as they discuss their collaborative process on the hit series Girls and their experiences in Hollywood, as a seasoned vet (Apatow) and a relative newcomer (Dunham). The episode features a rare look at how television gets made, as well as a tour of Judd’s Los Angeles’ offices and Lena’s new Brooklyn apartment.
ICONOCLASTS: Seth MacFarlane + Norah Jones
Tuesday, October 23rd at 8:00pm
Having previously combined forces on Seth’s Grammy Award-winning album, Music Is Better Than Word Norah and Seth explore their latest collaboration in MacFarlane + Jones. Against the backdrop of Norah’s New York recording studio, Family Guy creator Seth and award-winning musician Jones meet to record the soundtrack for MacFarlane’s feature film, Ted, and discuss the unexpected paths that brought them to success.
ICONOCLASTS: Christy Turlington Burns + Tory Burch
Tuesday, October 30th at 8:00pm
Turlington + Burch will closely examine the careers of two fashion icons from different sides of the industry who are dedicated to empowering other women. Beginning behind the scenes at Tory’s spring 2013 New York City fashion show, Tory and Christy share their personal passions: for Tory it’s mentoring female entrepreneurs, while Christy advocates and supports mothers globally via Every Mother Counts.
ICONOCLASTS: Jamie Oliver + Paul Smith
Tuesday, November 6th at 8:00pm
Oliver + Smith will offer an entertaining behind-the-scenes journey into the unique and creative relationship of two of Great Britain’s most prolific, quirky and globe-trotting men. Jamie Oliver, a chef-turned-food-activist, and his longtime mentor and inspiration Sir Paul, one of the world’s most successful menswear designers, will give a look into each other’s respective workplace and explore how they have turned their very personal sensibilities into global influences.
ICONOCLASTS: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar + Chuck D
Tuesday, November 13th at 8:00pm
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer, historian and social activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Chuck D, hip-hop’s most colossal and positive voice, in this episode of Iconoclasts. Having previously joined forces to create a documentary about the richness of the Harlem Renaissance, Chuck and Kareem share combined passions for jazz music and basketball. Intertwining their ideals, their work shines a light on untold stories from African-American history and encourages activism. The discussions of these two outspoken, intellectual, and influential voices in contemporary society creates an engaging and thought-provoking episode, which delves into race relations, history and cultural influence.
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About Sundance Channel
Sundance Channel is the destination for What’s Next, Now. Showcasing both today’s creative icons and the emerging talent of tomorrow, Sundance Channel tells credible, authentic, and emotionally immersive stories of Invention, Fashion, Film, Travel, Design, and Enterprise. Launched in 1996 and owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc, Sundance Channel provides perspectives dedicated to founder Robert Redford’s mission to celebrate creativity. sundancechannel.com
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About GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT®
Founded in April 2005, GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT is dedicated to producing original and unique content for television, music and film. Each innovative project reflects the spirit of GREY GOOSE Vodka and celebrates the interests of its consumers. “ICONOCLASTS” an innovative series that pairs two creative visionaries from different fields who come together to discuss their lives, influences, passions and creative processes, was the first production from GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT. GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT also produces “RISING ICONS,” an original series and national concert tour celebrating some of the most influential new artists on their journey to stardom.
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About GREY GOOSE® Vodka
Every aspect of the creation of GREY GOOSE® is focused on crafting vodka of unmatched quality. The creation of GREY GOOSE begins with the very best ingredients from France – soft winter wheat from le grenier à blé (the breadbasket of France) and spring water from Gensac, Cognac, that is naturally filtered through Grande Champagne limestone. A unique distillation process brings out the naturally superior characteristics of these ingredients. From field to bottle, the expertise of the GREY GOOSE Ma?tre de Chai (Cellar Master), Fran?ois Thibault, ensures an unparalleled smoothness and exceptional taste. The GREY GOOSE portfolio is comprised of GREY GOOSE Vodka, GREY GOOSE La Poire, GREY GOOSE L’Orange, GREY GOOSE Le Citron and GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir flavored vodkas. www.GreyGoose.com.
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About AMC Networks Inc.
Dedicated to producing quality programming and movie content for more than 30 years, AMC Networks Inc. owns and operates several of the most popular and award-winning brands in cable television. AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv, and IFC Films produce and deliver distinctive, compelling and culturally relevant content that engages audiences across multiple platforms. The company also operates AMC/Sundance Channel Global, an international programming business, and AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, a full-service network programming origination and distribution company.
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About @radical.media
@radical.media is a global studio that creates some of the world’s most innovative content across all forms of media. The company develops, produces and distributes television, feature films, commercials, music programming, live events, mobile applications, digital content and design. The company has produced a number of award-winning projects, including the Academy Award and Emmy-nominated documentary, Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory; the Emmy-nominated Under African Skies: Paul Simon’s Graceland Journey; the Academy Award-winning documentary The Fog of War; the Grammy Award-winning Concert for George; and the Independent Spirit Award-winning Metallica: Some Kind of Monster; the pilot episode of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning series Mad Men; six seasons of Iconoclasts for the Sundance Channel; Oprah’s Master Class and Visionaries for OWN; and recently, a series of MTV documentaries on Lady Gaga, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato. The company has garnered numerous accolades for innovative digital initiatives such as The Johnny Cash Project, Arcade Fire’s The Wilderness Downtown, the Sting 25 App and the Gagosian Gallery’s iPad App. Recently, @radical.media launched THNKR, one of YouTube’s “100 original channels” featuring extraordinary access to people, stories, and ideas that are transforming the world. @radical.media is a FremantleMedia Company.
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About @radical.media
@radical.media is a global studio that creates some of the world’s most innovative content across all forms of media. The company develops, produces and distributes television, feature films, commercials, music programming, live events, mobile applications, digital content and design. The company has produced a number of award-winning projects, including the Academy Award and Emmy-nominated documentary, Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory; the Emmy-winning doc Under African Skies: Paul Simon’s Graceland Journey; the Academy Award-winning documentary The Fog of War; the Grammy Award-winning Concert for George; and the Independent Spirit Award-winning Metallica: Some Kind of Monster; the pilot episode of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning series Mad Men; six seasons of Iconoclasts for the Sundance Channel; Oprah’s Master Class and Visionaries for OWN; and recently, a series of MTV documentaries on Lady Gaga, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato. The company has garnered numerous accolades for innovative digital initiatives such as The Johnny Cash Project, Arcade Fire’s The Wilderness Downtown, the Sting 25 App and the Gagosian Gallery’s iPad App. Recently, @radical.media launched THNKR, one of YouTube’s “100 original channels” featuring extraordinary access to people, stories, and ideas that are transforming the world. @radical.media is a FremantleMedia Company.
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