February 26, 2004

Classics Professor is a National Panelist Discussing Gibson Film

Monica Silveira Cyrino, associate professor of Classics, was recently a panelist discussing Mel Gibson's new film, "The Passion of the Christ." The discussion will air as a special episode of the History Channel's series "History vs. Hollywood" Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. in the Central/Mountain time zones, and on Monday, March 1 at 9 p.m.

The panel was comprised of historians, film critics and popular culture experts. In addition to Cyrino, panelists included "Good Morning America" film critic Joel Siegel, editor Jon Meacham, Newsweek magazine, who wrote the publication's cover story on the film, and Josh Binswanger, host of "History vs. Hollywood. The discussion took place to coincide with the film's premiere.

Contact: Carolyn Gonzales (505) 277-5920

Posted by kwentworth at February 26, 2004 01:22 PM