185 million viewers in 50 countries watched the live broadcast on January 31, 1982, protesting the imposition of martial law in Poland.
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185 million viewers in 50 countries watched the live broadcast on January 31, 1982, protesting the imposition of martial law in Poland.
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Charlton Heston hosted a live satellite broadcast on January 31, 1982, in response to the imposition of martial law in Poland. The program, produced by the United States International Communications Agency, featured speeches from 21 world leaders, including President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. It included performances by artists such as Frank Sinatra and contributions from Polish intellectuals like Czesław Miłosz. Demonstrations in support of Poland were shown from cities worldwide, including New York and London.
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Why Watch
- See Charlton Heston host a powerful event.
- Find out how world leaders supported Poland.
- Watch global demonstrations in cities like New York.
Did You Know
- 185 million viewers watched the film across 50 countries.
- The film was first broadcast on 31 January 1982.
- The audio version was prepared in 39 languages by the Voice of America.
- Frank Sinatra sang a fragment of 'Ever Homeward' in Polish.
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Who directed the documentary Let Poland Be Poland?
Let Poland Be Poland was directed by Marty Pasetta.
When was Let Poland Be Poland first broadcast?
Let Poland Be Poland was first broadcast on television on 31 January 1982.
How many viewers watched Let Poland Be Poland worldwide?
Let Poland Be Poland was seen on television by 185 million viewers in 50 countries.
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