Silver Spring, MD —Celebrating one of the world’s most beautiful countries, Brava Italia, arrives on DVD from Acorn Media on January 5, 2010. Narrated by actor Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas) and broadcast on public television, Brava Italia tours la bella Italia from the streets to the skies, bustling cities to peaceful hill towns, and snowcapped Alps to sun-kissed shores. Featuring spectacular high-definition cinematography, evocative regional soundtrack, and insightful interviews with Francis Ford Coppola among others, this beautiful three-part series captures a country rich in pride, rituals, family, history and food. This single-disc release (www.AcornOnline.com, $29.99) features a bonus segment from the program, Visions of Italy.

Brava Italia is from the makers of the hit aerial travel series, Visions, but this time they focus their cameras on the people and places that enrich life in Italy. The programs include lingering shots of famous art and architecture, vibrant festivals, and charming shops as well as visits with locals as diverse as Murano glassmakers and coastal fishermen.

PROGRAMS INCLUDED:

• The Proud Tradition — Italy is a country that honors family history and celebrations, local crafts, rituals, and food and wine. Premiered on public television in December 2008.
• The Beautiful Life — The cultural legacy of Italy includes Romanesque cathedrals, the art of Michelangelo, the voyages of Columbus, and a uniquely Italian zest for life. Aired in late 2009.
• The Eternal Country— As Italy reinvents itself, the skills and spirit of those who have lived before provide a guide to the future. Airing in early 2010.

Street: January 5, 2010
SRP: $29.99
DVD Single: Approx 178 minutes – 16:9 widescreen – travel/documentary

Acorn Media has released several travel DVDs, including Visions of Italy, Visions of Europe, Visions of Britain & Ireland, as well as Brian Sewell’s Grand Tour of Italy from its new documentary label Athena.

Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.