Rescate imposible: 70 días bajo tierra
With exclusive access to the harrowing drama endured by 33 Chilean miners and the unprecedented rescue operation that freed them after 70 long days, Discovery en Español brings Rescate imposible: 70 días bajo tierra. This one-hour special airs on Discovery en Español Thursday, October 28th at 9pm (with an encore presentation on Sunday, October 31st at 8pm).”This documentary explores the extraordinary scientific and technological innovations employed in this miraculous rescue from the depths of the earth,” explains Luis Silberwasser, Senior Vice President and International Head of Content for Discovery Networks International.Also, as part of a slate of October exclusives for U.S. Hispanic audiences, Discovery en Español premieres Ingrid Betancourt: seis años en la jungla. This documentary, airing on Sunday, October 31st at 9pm, presents the first-ever personal accounts of the controversial former presidential candidates capture, including rarely seen file footage. The executive producers of Rescate imposible: 70 días bajo tierra are Michela Giorelli of Discovery en Español and Brooke Runnette fof Discovery Channel US, with assistance by Pacha Films.Ingrid Betancourt: seis años en la jungla was directed by Angus Macqueen, of Ronachan Films, who also served as the film’s producer along with Christopher Jorg, of Pumpernickel Films.
