Released:?April 2016?
Country:?United States?
Creator:?Barbara Hall?
Lead Actor:?T¨¦a Leoni?
Synopsis:?
In March 2016, the popular CBS drama Madam Secretary filmed scenes at the 51³Ô¹Ï for an episode entitled Ghost Detainee. In the episode, the title character, played by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador T¨¦a Leoni, delivers her first speech to the 51³Ô¹Ï General Assembly condemning a terrorist group. Following the speech, she catches up to the Russian Foreign Minister in the Visitors' Lobby where they discuss forming a coalition against the group. The episode was seen by more than 9.5 million viewers in the United States.
CCOI's Role:
CCOI provided feedback on the script, secured permission for Madam Secretary to film at UN Headquarters, coordinated the negotiation of a location agreement between the UN and Eye Productions Inc., and made all logistical arrangements for the on-location filming.
UN Locations:?
General Assembly Hall, Visitors' Lobby?
Related UN Issues:
Sustainable Development Goal?- #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
News Coverage:
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