Tues. May 16: 10 pm - CRICKET AND THE MEANING OF LIFE - CBC Newsworld (Channel 23)

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Posted by zoogla on May-16-2006 02:03:

Tues. May 16: 10 pm - CRICKET AND THE MEANING OF LIFE - CBC Newsworld (Channel 23)

You want to learn about Third World countries?

Watch this:

http://www.cbc.ca/thelens/program_160506.html

Posted by VERTiG0 on May-16-2006 02:06:

I came in here expecting some Monty Python shenanigans, and I am leaving now, disappointed.

Posted by zoogla on May-16-2006 02:07:

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Originally posted by VERTiG0
I came in here expecting some Monty Python shenanigans, and I am leaving now, disappointed.

LOL no, wait:

CRICKET AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
Tuesday May 16, 2006 at 10pm ET/PT
repeating Saturday May 20, 2006 at 10pm ET/PT

In countries like India and Trinidad, the passion for cricket is just as strong as the love of hockey in Canada-maybe even stronger. It is the most watched and best loved sport in many Caribbean and South Asian countries. Cricket is a way of life-and many young boys dream of playing for the national team. Cricket and the Meaning of Life explores the power and meaning of a game that is more than just a sport.

Like most boys in his native city of Bombay, director Sanjay Talreja's childhood was filled with cricket. As an adult, however, he struggled to adapt when he moved to Toronto, wondering if he would have to erase his past in order to "belong" to his new country.

One day, a surprise encounter rekindles a long-buried memory and changes everything. Talreja discovers a thriving underground community of South Asian and Caribbean cricket players in Toronto. He meets coach Brian Hale, who does more than teach the rules of the game-he motivates and mentors the young cricketers as they transform from boys into men, and from immigrants to full-fledged Canadians. Hale and his team depart on a life-changing tour to Trinidad, and Talreja discovers that cricket is crucial to the identity of many new Canadians, as he regains his passion for the game in his new country.

Cricket and the Meaning of Life is directed and narrated by Sanjay Talreja and produced by Gerry Flahive. It is a winner of the National Film Board of Canada Reel Diversity Competition, made in association with CBC Television and CBC Newsworld. The CBC Newsworld broadcast is a world television premiere and the film was recently nominated for a 2006 Golden Sheaf Award at the Yorkton Film Festival for "Best Multicultural Program".

Posted by zoogla on May-17-2006 01:27:

*stump*

Posted by zoogla on May-17-2006 03:22:

OMFG this sucked. Sorry to anyone who watched it

Posted by Orko on May-17-2006 03:43:

The guy who shot this was in the Metro today, apperently his a professor of communications at....i forget.

It was in that 'talk with enza supermodel' section.

Posted by zoogla on May-17-2006 17:35:

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Originally posted by Orko
The guy who shot this likes young boys a little *too* much.

Corrected

Posted by Time2Burn on May-17-2006 17:37:

Jonty Rhodes FTW!

Posted by zoogla on May-17-2006 20:39:

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Originally posted by Time2Burn
Jonty Rhodes FTW!

Hansie Cronje FTL!

Posted by Time2Burn on May-17-2006 21:19:

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Originally posted by fayraree
Hansie Cronje FTL!

What a Sad end to a great career he had. It was the South Asian obsession with cricket that ended his career by the way. The plane crash a few years later was just .

Posted by Misanthrope on May-17-2006 21:52:

yup.

I saw his last sixer in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium!

However, it was really sad. It was truly an awesome match I got a chance of seeing. Crap, I can't even the name of the series for the life of me.

Posted by zoogla on May-17-2006 23:27:

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Originally posted by Time2Burn
The plane crash a few years later was just .

OMFG so sorry--totally forgot about that I was just referring to the match fixing. Yeah, blame it on the Pakis (srsly, I know how bad it was...)

I'm sure there wasn't a gun to his head, though...

Posted by adi26 on May-18-2006 00:06:

I heard the tickets to next year's cricket world cup are out. Any of you guys planning to head for a couple of games. The venus is like right here.

Posted by zoogla on May-18-2006 01:05:

quote:
Originally posted by adi26
I heard the tickets to next year's cricket world cup are out. Any of you guys planning to head for a couple of games. The venus is like right here.

Huh? Link please...

Posted by Misanthrope on May-18-2006 01:07:

Posted by zoogla on May-18-2006 01:11:

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Originally posted by Misanthrope
in Toronto?

I was speaking to the Consul General of Pakistan yesterday and he said that the Pakistani Cricket Board has approved the next Sahara Cup (in Toronto) and the ball's in India's court...but of course you never know the stupid media games those idiots play

If it IS held here next fall (or whenever) be rest assured that every TA interested in cricket will have access to (pricey) VIP pavillion seats (because I'm a member of the cricket club where the tournament is held )

Posted by Misanthrope on May-18-2006 01:26:

awesomness

yeah that cricket club is nice. two of my cousins got married there.

maaan i haven't been to a cricket match in over 4 years dude!

i miss that shit sooo much! VIP is the only way to go, otherwise just watching it at home is better.

It would be awesome if it went through!