In the Footsteps of Marco Polo

11/30/2008 :: 09:22:23 PM
Ronald Konkie Says:

BRAVO , BRAVO , BRAVO - W L I W ! ! ! On Thanksgiving evening I was feeding at the trough of commercial T.V. & being served up the same old inane slop of reality T.V. - Survivor until I turned on a breath of fresh air , ” In the Footsteps of Marco Polo ” and was treated to THE VERY BEST of what REALITY T.V. has to should be ! Survivor - The amazing race - what a JOKE , A bunch back stabbing twenty somethings , whining and crying about being hungry or homesick , after 39 days , give us all a break ! ! Just what is so Amazing anyway ? Wheres the challenge , where the risk ? What is really learned about oneself or the culture and peoples visited ? I argue nothing ! Jerry Bruckheimer - Tim Burnett , where were you and how did you miss these guys ? - But I guess that what’s wrong with our country today , it’s all flash and bling , Fame for fames sake ! We live in a world where real achievement means almost nothing ! I ‘m glad these gents were able to share their daring Adventure with us , and as the narrator says ” They sure were ‘n t going to be paid ” so Denis and Francis whatever is next for you , if your fifteen minutes does ‘n t eat you up Go Commercial and change the Menu !

12/13/2008 :: 02:56:43 PM
MELISSA GOENCH Says:

CONGRATULATIONS! THIS WAS A TRULY AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT, VERY INSPIRING. I HOPE THEY (DENIS & FRANCES) HAVE MORE ADVENTURES TO SHARE WITH US. WE ALL NEED TO SEE REAL PEOPLE DO AMAZING THINGS.

12/26/2008 :: 11:07:11 AM
Lu Ann Pelle Says:

Stumbled upon the documentary this morning. Never imagined to see something of this quality on daytime television! What a happy accident. It has made my holiday. What a privilege to be able to accompany Denis and Francis on this extraordinary journey.
Does anyone know how I can find out the music credits for the show? There is a stunning piece of music that I have heard now several times in the last week, but I cannot place it.

03/03/2009 :: 06:05:10 AM
Francis O'Donnell Says:

I’d like to thank all the people here at Thirteen and WLIW the home of “In the footsteps of Marco Polo” the PBS stations responsible for bringing years of hard work and dedication to fruition !The list of creative and talented people is to long for me to thank indivdually - but it was truly a labor of Love , with long hours and little pay ! Their insights , professionalism , and belief in our story and that it must be shared should be an inspiration to all those in the media arts , who want to bring thoughtful quality programing to their viewers - Thank you and I Love you all - Francis

04/17/2009 :: 02:53:06 AM
Siva Sreeraman Says:

To Lu Ann Pelle:

That is the theme music composed by A. R. Rahman from the film Bombay, released in 1995.

A.R. Rahman won the Oscar in 2009 for best music for Slumdog Millionaire.

05/13/2009 :: 10:51:03 AM
paco Says:

Great film. Could someone provide the credits to the second to last song (men singing)? I was quite drawn to it. It was in the epilogue section of the film. Thanks.

06/21/2009 :: 05:11:12 PM
Hi! Says:

hi, what is the country music song about 35 mins into the documentary?

The lyrics went something like “Lately, I’ve been runnin all over” and “all of my dreams will come true”.

I googled these lyrics, but to my surprise, i could not find anything on google. i have heard this song before so i know it is a famous song.

Please let me know!

thanks so much

08/13/2009 :: 05:37:55 PM
David Says:

I love the movie, I saw the whole thing and I saw it two times. quick question I really liked a song that was playing during the video when they’re in the desert and its like a rock type of song and ever since that day I’ve been looking for the name of that song and I cant find it. can you tell me what it is please.

09/15/2009 :: 09:45:44 PM
Scrubby Says:

David, check out a band called Tinariwen. Their most popular record - they have a bunch - is called in English “Water is Life”. If that song is not on that record at least you’ll have several more tracks that are similar. Really interesing stuff.

11/19/2009 :: 08:55:53 PM
jorge Says:

im from queens-getting the dvd- does anyone know the Eric Clapton song on the docu?