Frequently asked questions
Can local underwriters get credit on the broadcasts?
Local underwriting is available except to competitors of the national underwriter, MetLife Foundation. Competitors include insurance and financial services companies. Please contact Elaine Powell at Twin Cities Public Television for additional information at (651) 229-1378 or epowell@tpt.org.
What is the format of the program, and how long is it?
The Forgetting is a 120-minute program. The first 90 minutes is a documentary, giving a comprehensive look at the disease, its effect on us and the race for a cure. The final half hour follow-up show, The Future of Alzheimer's with David Hyde Pierce, is an informative, studio-based production designed to answer questions and provide local and national resources.
What is the feed information for the documentary?
FOPA
The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
Sun., 8/3/08, 2100-2300/502 *Letterbox*
*AND*
HD-Upconverted (Widescreen): Sun 8/3/08, 2100-2300/DT2A
Can I get a preview reel of The Forgetting?
Yes, the 90-minute documentary is available. Please contact Erin Martin Kane at 508.309.3530 or erin@emkpr.com or Heidi Van Heel at 651-229-1436 or hvanheel@tpt.org. Streaming clips are also available for preview on this site.
Are The Forgetting Toolkit and Viewer's Guide readily available?
Yes; click here to download these updated, free resources. Stations and their partners may print, reproduce, and disseminate these tools as they see fit.
Is The Forgetting available in Spanish?
120-minute program features Spanish on the SAP track and is captioned in both English and Spanish.
Contact Heidi Van Heel at hvanheel@tpt.org or 651-229-1436 for more information. We will also have some print materials available in Spanish as well.
Are there off-air record rights for the documentary? The off-air record rights are limited to educational/school use only, one year from each broadcast. Copies of the documentary will are available for purchase at www.shoppbs.org.
Where can I find additional information about Alzheimer's?
The Alzheimer's Association web site is a great resource for imformation on Alzheimers disease: http://www.alz.org
I have more questions. Who can help me?
There are many people able to assist your stations efforts or answer questions about The Forgetting. For more information, please see our Contact page.
