TCA: National Geographic Channel Teams With DiCaprio on Climate Change Doc

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Beverly Hills, Calif. — National Geographic Channel has picked up the worldwide rights to Leonardo DiCaprio’s climate change documentary, the network announced Saturday during TCA summer press tour.

The film features DiCaprio as he explores climate threats and solutions.

In addition to DiCaprio, the documentary, which will premiere theatrically before the November presidential election, is produced by Fisher Stevens, Brett Ratner and James Packer with Martin Scorsese serving as executive producer.

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Nat Geo also announced documentary Gender Revolution (w.t.) in partnership with Katie Couric Media.

Couric is executive producing and hosting the project.

Jessika Walsten

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