Parthenon Secures Rights to China Doc

LONDON, July 25: Parthenon
Entertainment has picked up the distribution rights to the documentary China:
Land of Dope and Glory.

Through research and
undercover reporting, the program examines China’s policy regarding
performance-enhancing drugs for athletes. The documentary originally aired July
21 on ARD1 in Germany as Summer Olympics—Flying High in the Middle
Kingdom—Doping in China.

Peter Pas, the commercial
director of Parthenon Entertainment, said: “We couldn’t be more energized by
the attention that the show has already received following its debut on air in
Germany. The program delves deeply into a controversial world of deception and
politics, and uncovers shocking practices in the world of high-performance
sport. We are delighted to be given the opportunity to bring this
ground-breaking documentary to the world.”

Jost Boesenberg, the CEO
of DOKfilm and producer of the documentary, commented: “We are thrilled with
the response to the film in Germany and are spurred on by the media attention.
Parthenon is the perfect distribution partner for this show: their track record
in international sales, their dedication to selling German films worldwide is
second to none.”

—By Jackie Stewart