published an article by NOS of November 16, 2010 (translation from Italy from abroad):
Come away with me
Sometimes something happens that gives you the feeling that the change hovers air. It could be the imminent downfall of a government, but also something trivial as a television program. Not so trivial, with over 10 million people who followed him last night. Nearly 1 out of 3 viewers chose to watch a program that actually does not happen very exciting. Lists were read, sing songs and monologues required. A miracle? No, television that touches you.
Come away with me is a song by Paolo Conte. This 'Come Away with Me' is instead a virtual trip through Italy Good in four episodes. A series of meetings with people who struggle against injustice and for a just society. In theory, a heavy brick of idealism, broadcast for hours using a jumble of words, but in order to get to the heart of many Italians.
No timing has never been perfect. While Silvio Berlusconi clings to last shred of hope of his apparent power, an Italy of people who want a different country and stands up better. Critical citizens who are fighting for a good law on euthanasia for recognition of Italian nationality for immigrants born and raised in the country for a life in which the merits honest weighing more favors.
The program is a simple to tenderness. The presenter Fabio Fazio, a talk show host rather shy of success, and Roberto Saviano, author of bestseller Gomorrah living under escort, telling the good things and bad of their country. They do this by asking their guests to read lists. Italian celebrities such as Beppino Englaro, Eluana's father died after 17 years in a coma while he continued to fight for euthanasia of his daughter. But even strangers, as the young graduate who reads a list of activities and not the have given. O Sister, which lists the reasons for which should be allowed to build a mosque in Milan. The insults received from the employee of a call center. The 27 swear words in Italian are to define a homosexual. The principles of a political left. Those of a right-wing politician. Too many to list.
All this in a beautiful setting, and interspersed with skits and music. A format that on paper seems particularly soporific, but in this country where the word is so intensely loved it immediately became a huge success. Apparently many Italians dream this good, and perhaps Italy, who knows, it's time to roll up our sleeves to implement it.
( Original article by Andrea Vreede )
