Silver Spring, MD —From the Western Wall to the Temple Mount, Visions of Israel debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on August 10, 2010. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera and planned with precision for optimum lighting and angles, this program offers the ultimate in armchair travel. A hit series on public television, Visions captures the nation’s wonders, from the austere beauty of the Judean desert to the spiritual glory of Jerusalem. Narrated by famed Israeli American violinist Itzhak Perlman, the DVD includes footage never before seen on public television ($29.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

Make an aerial pilgrimage to Israel, the world’s only Jewish state and Holy Land to three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Stunning high-definition footage showcases Israel in all its diverse glory, flying over sites where Jewish rebels gave their lives; where Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans built outposts of their empires; and where Jesus Christ lived and died. Witness the magnificence of the country’s many holy sites, alongside exotic seaside resorts and the Judean desert.

With informative narration by Israeli American violinist Itzhak Perlman and ethnic music, Visions of Israel presents the natural and historical wonders of this sacred landscape.

Other Visions destinations currently available on DVD include: New York City, Italy (Blu-ray too), Germany, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Greece, and Visions of Italy: The Great Cities, as well as collections Visions of Britain & Ireland (DVD and Blu-ray) and Visions of Europe.

Street: August 10, 2010
SRP: $29.99
DVD Single: Approx. 78 mins, including bonus footage

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.