LONDON - Zinc Media Group plc (AIM: LON:ZIN), a leading television and multimedia production company, has announced the upcoming launch of a new BBC documentary series titled "Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October." The series, produced by the company's acclaimed production arm, Brook Lapping, is set to air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in early March 2025.
The documentary aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the pivotal decisions and events that have influenced the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over the last twenty years. It features exclusive interviews with influential figures such as former US Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and Condoleezza Rice; President Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel; former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair; Israeli Prime Ministers Ehud Olmert and the late Ariel Sharon; Justice Minister Tzipi Livni; Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad; and the late Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat.
One of the highlights of the series is an interview with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, conducted shortly before his death, which marks his only documentary interview post-October 7th. This inclusion underscores the documentary's capacity to offer exclusive content and perspectives on the conflict.
The series is produced by Norma Percy, an award-winning documentary filmmaker known for her exceptional ability to secure interviews with high-profile individuals. Jo Carr, Head of BBC Current Affairs, praised Percy's unparalleled access to influential figures and her talent for shedding light on historical events through the accounts of those directly involved.
Mark Browning, CEO of Zinc Media Group, emphasized the series' reflection of Brook Lapping's reputation for producing high-quality documentaries that engage with significant contemporary issues. He also highlighted the company's long-standing client relationships and its positive outlook for sustained growth.
The documentary is part of Zinc Media Group's ongoing efforts to create content that informs and shapes public discourse on global events. This announcement is based on a press release statement from Zinc Media Group.
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