Honda 30 "Matt" PTV Spot: EDUCATION - Red Dot on the Ocean
Red Dot on the Ocean: The Matt Rutherford Story
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EXTRA from Red Dot on the Ocean: The Matt Rutherford Story. This spot was produced by TheSailngChannel.TV for the Public TV one-hour version of the documentary to acknowledge Honda, the films sole corporate sponsor and its educational outreach efforts.
The spot opens with Matt Rutherford giving a talk to students at Eagle Rock School in Colorado, which is funded by the Honda Educational Corporation. Matt attended Eagle Rock as a high school student. His experience there played a major role in putting his life on a positive course.
Spot History
Fifth and Final Cut of tail Honda 30 sec. Public TV underwriter HONDA EDUCATION spot.
01/19/16 -- Revised VO and "preamble."
01/20/16 -- This spot has been approved by APT for Red Dot's initial two-year run on American Public Television with Presenting Station WPBT2 Miami / South Florida PBS
04/06/18 -- This spot replaces the head Honda "Drummer" spot and remains as the tail Honda spot for Red Dot's second two-year run American Public Television through March 2020.
Voice Over...
Across America, educators are reaching out to help students who need a second chance. Using new approaches to teaching, educators are re-engaging youth, helping them explore the world, and dream big dreams. Honda supports educators through institutions like Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center. Honda, the power of dreams.
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