Underwater Dreams
Telemundo, mun2, MSNBC and AMC Theaters will feature Underwater Dreams, a new documentary film by award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio and narrated by actor Michael Peña. The film chronicles the compelling and inspirational story of four teenage boys, the sons of Mexican immigrants, who entered a sophisticated underwater robotics competition, going up against the likes of engineering powerhouse MIT. The film will be a central pillar of NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Contents new nationwide pro-social campaign, Aprender es Triunfar, aimed at closing the Latino student achievement gap, especially in STEM education. In support of reaching many Latino families with this inspirational message, AMC Theatres has committed to hosting up to 100 community screenings, free of charge, at AMCs across the U.S. to enable school and non-profit groups to enjoy the film on the big screen this summer and fall. In addition, in late July, MSNBC, Telemundo and mun2 will broadcast a special television version.AMC Theatres Release: AMC will release the movie theatrically on July 11, 2014, when it will be available for guests at AMC Burbank in Los Angeles and AMC Empire 25 in New York. NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Contents Aprender es Triunfar Events: The film will screen in partnership with NBCUniversal and AMC at various locations starting in June, including the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Convention, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Convention, and others. Television: On July 20, 2014, MSNBC and Telemundo will simultaneously broadcast a special television version of Underwater Dreams (in both English and Spanish). mun2 will broadcast the following day.
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