TORONTO – Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is cueing up the broadcast premiere of an original documentary detailing the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games and the experiences of some of the nation's most celebrated athletes.
Passion Connected will premiere on April 27 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on AMI-tv, and will be available to stream online at AMI.ca or on the AMI app after the initial broadcast. The show also includes Integrated Described Video and is accessible to audience members with sight loss.
Hosted by Anthony McLachlan, Passion Connected closely follows two Canadian athletes from their preparation for the Games right through to the emotional experience of rerepresenting their country on the world stage. Celebrated partially sighted para-alpine skier and two-time Paralympian Mac Marcoux, and 24-year-old para ice hockey defenceman Tyrone Henry, competing in his first Games, both share their journeys, along with exclusive interviews from para snowboarder Michelle Salt and Canada's most decorated winter Paralympian, Brian McKeever.
The one-hour doc also provides a snapshot of accessibility in South Korea with activist Seoyoon Hong.
"Being on the ground in PyeongChang for the gold medal moments, heartbreaking losses and inspirational stories was surreal," said AMI producer Ted Cooper, in the news release. "It's an honour to share this with our audience so they can experience a fraction of the emotion, determination and passion that fuels our athletes every day."
