Battlestar Galactica at the United Nations....

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Fascinating 2 hour panel session about Battlestar Galactica and current human rights...

UN Public Information Department, Sci Fi Channel to co-host a panel with Battlestar Galactica creators to raise profile of humanitarian concern. The discussion will explore some of the themes that are of importance to both the United Nations and the critically acclaimed television show: human rights; terrorism; children and armed conflict; and reconciliation and dialogue among civilizations and faiths. The panel will be moderated by Academy Award-winning actress and producer Whoopi Goldberg. Oscar-nominated actress Mary McDonnell, Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos, and Battlestar Galactica creators and executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick will participate in the panel.

Click on the March 17, 2009 video stream... http://www.un.org/webcast/SE2009.html

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1. Here's a shorter snippet...

That was a really a great discussion about how Battlestar Galactica addresses current political issues by putting the audience on the uncomfortable side of controversial topics... I hope folks watch the video.

But, here's a snippet to wet your appetite...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSFDrOxWCXY

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2. thanks for posting

interesting