Client/Press Comments
AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS
“America at a Crossroads answers the question “Is there still a purpose for public television?” And the 11-part PBS series replies in the affirmative, because it’s hard to imagine another national network that would attempt a project this ambitious …”
“Over the last seven days, PBS has aired some of the most important and distinguished journalism to appear anywhere since 9/11…”
“America at a Crossroads is a broad, sobering and insightful project including films that will rattle your own sense of security as well as inspire …”
“The 11 documentaries don’t tiptoe amid shadows. They charge into the light on a challenging mission. America at a Crossroads still offers reason to hope. Its scheduling recalls the glory days of event television.”
“Evenhanded almost to a fault, this 12 hour project represents a laudably ambitious endeavor for public television …”
IN SEARCH OF MYTHS & HEROES
“"Full of captivating images, (Michael Wood's) film is a mixture of investigation and travelogue in which the journey is as important as what is discovered.”
“A beautifully interwoven and photographed saga, this is a must-see for history buffs.”
TANGO: THE SPIRIT OF ARGENTINA
“...with dazzling cinematography from Academy Award-winning cameraman Gary Griffin, Leo Eaton's lavish film showcases the finest of Argentine tango in gorgeously staged performances...”
MARIACHI, THE SPIRIT OF MEXICO
“…Plácido Domingo reveals a new passion as he hosts this exuberant
and colorful display of the best of mariachi. Recorded at the ninth
annual International Mariachi Festival in Guadalajara, this is a concert
special which finally gives this music its due. It will thrill everyone
who has fallen in love with - or to - the melodies of the mariachi.”
IN SEARCH OF SHAKESPEARE
“…informative and entertaining, scholarly and playful, he (host
Michael Wood) makes history breathe. This search is a loving quest
and – like Shakespeare’s
plays when they’re performed well – Wood is never boring.”
“…insightful, fascinating four-hour series makes it well worth
blocking out an hour of your time for TV watching this week… Wood is an indefatigably
upbeat
guide. Taken with a grain of salt, his high-spirited blurring of the lines
between
art and historical record enrich and intrigue.”
IN SEARCH OF ANCIENT IRELAND
“…sparkles with segments that are intriguing and beautiful.
Amid the magical emerald landscape, modern musicians play haunting
early Irish horns… Ancient
legends are re-enacted not by starving actors in loincloths, but by colorful
street performers. It’s all quiet praise for Ireland’s sense of historical
continuity.”
“…excellent new series’ second episode, “Saints”, traces the
history of Christianity in Ireland with beautiful visuals, riveting stories
and some
eye-opening
information about St. Patrick and his true role in converting the Irish.
This should create
as much controversy as the claim in the first episode that the Irish
aren’t really Celtic.”
CLASSIC AMERICAN CARS OF CUBA
“…an upbeat tribute to the cars and their owners … this is
a classy and fun window on Cuban attitudes and way of life …”
“…bringing us to the heart of this culture
and tradition are director Leo Eaton and WLIW … Eaton gives viewers
an interesting and diverse
look into
the roles
that classic cars play in the lives of Cubans …From beginning to
end, this is an informative and entertaining documentary…”
CONQUISTADORS
“…Wood’s vigorous style of story-telling has never been more
enjoyable. With an unanticipated bonus of great Mexican music, this
is an absolute
treat.”
ON WORKING WITH EATON CREATIVE
“Working with Leo Eaton as Series Producer for AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS was exhilarating. The task of pulling together many disparate elements, offering essential editorial guidance, and creating a coherent logic for the series involved enormous patience, production skills, and diplomacy. Leo mastered all this with good humor and panache. A consummate professional and a pleasure to work with.”
“I can always breathe a little easier on an Eaton
Creative project, knowing that it will be completed on time
and on budget, with creative
panache
and editorial
integrity…”
“Eaton Creative really captured the essence
of the American Cowboy in COWBOY 101… The Eaton Creative crews
produced a fascinating
series!”
“…we’ve worked with Eaton Creative on several projects and
they are exceptional. Professional, creative and a joy to work
with…”
“When Leo told me he wanted to do a history
of ancient Ireland, I thought it was a great yarn. Then he
told me he planned to
make 3
hours ending
before 1200 AD and I thought he’d lost his mind. But Leo pulled
it off, making a
fabulous
series. Leo is the real deal.”
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