DENVER - (October 6, 2009) - Channel 12 is bringing international affairs into your living room with the award-winning series Wide Angle.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. Channel 12 will air an one-hour emotional episode of Wide Angle, which showcases the life of an economist who is determined to end hunger in her poverty-stricken country of Ethiopia by creating the country's first commodities exchange. This episode examines the difficulties she encounters on her path to pursue her dream due to the ever-present world financial crisis.

Wide Angle is a documentary series which takes an in-depth and incomparable look into current international issues. The show is currently hosted by veteran journalist Aaron Brown. The series is in its seventh season and has won several awards including an Emmy.

A full schedule of air times for all Channel 12 programs can be found at www.KBDI.org.

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About KBDI

KBDI has set itself apart with carriage of an unparalleled amount of local public affairs programming. KBDI "community voice" programming engages viewers in community-based discussions of state, national and global issues. KBDI delivers three digital channels: its flagship KBDI broadcast station with a strong mix of local, national and international programming (DT-12.1); The Documentary Channel, featuring the works of independent filmmakers (DT-12.2); and MHz Worldview, a channel providing diverse cultural perspectives for a globally minded audience (DT-12.3).

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Tiffany Houkom, Communications Volunteer
KBDI-Channel 12 (PBS)
Marcia Simmons, Marketing Director
CO 303-991-5020 (direct); 303-489-4012 (cell)