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Acura to Present the World Premiere of History of the Eagles: Part One at 2013 Sundance Film Festival


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Acura Launches Sweepstakes for an Exclusive Experience at the Sundance Film Festival and an Auction of Eagles Autographed Memorabilia

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TORRANCE, CA--Dec. 21, 2012: Third time presenting auto sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival, Acura, will be presenting multi-GRAMMY award winning rock band, the Eagles, world premiere of their documentary, History of the Eagles: Part One at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Prior to the film's premiere, the innovative "Acura Studio" in Park City will host a special appearance by the Eagles -- Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit -- and an exclusive preview clip from the film.

History of the Eagles: Part One will premiere on Saturday, January 19 at 9:30 p.m. at The Eccles Theater and will be followed by a Q&A with producer Alex Gibney and director Alison Ellwood.

"For the last 5 years, and intensely this past year, we have been putting together this documentary of our history with Alex and Alison, who have contributed their extraordinary talents to help us tell our story," said Glenn Frey of the Eagles.  "We're all very pleased with the progress so far, and are excited to see the finished product at Sundance."

The film explores the band's creation and rise to fame in the 1970s through their breakup in 1980. More than 25 new interviews were conducted with all current and former band members, as well as with many others who have been closely involved in their history. In addition, the documentary features previously unreleased home movies and archival footage, including a rare 1977 concert film from the Hotel California tour. Personal photos, video and memorabilia amassed by the Eagles over the course of their career will also be seen for the very first time.

"Acura is thrilled to return to the Sundance Film Festival for the third consecutive year as the presenting auto sponsor," said Mike Accavitti, Vice President of Marketing Operations. "This year our roots grew deeper collaborating with the Eagles on an integrated campaign that includes hosting the world premiere of their documentary, a luxury sweepstakes to attend the festival hosted on Acura's Facebook page and an Eagles' guitar auction that will raise money for a local charity."

On December 20, Acura launched the "Sundance Film Festival Fly-In" sweepstakes, giving one lucky winner and their guest an opportunity to enjoy the Sundance Film Festival first-hand with the Eagles and Acura. The grand-prize:

  • Trip to Sundance Film Festival (airfare)
  • Passes to the Eagles film premiere and Q&A session
  • Luxury ski-in accommodations for three nights
  • Ground transportation
  • Other surprises

Sweepstakes begins on December 20, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time and ends on January 9, 2013 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time.  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  Open only to legal U.S. residents residing in the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States or Washington D.C. and who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their state of primary residence at the time of entry. The Grand Prize winner must be available to travel from January 17, 2013 -- January 21, 2013.  See Official Rules at http://www.acurasundance.com/rules for additional eligibility restrictions, prize descriptions/restrictions/ARVs and complete details.  Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited.  Sweepstakes sponsored by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.  For information please visit Acura's Facebook page, "Sundance Film Festival History of the Eagles Part One" tab.

In addition, on January 19, Acura will launch an online "Eagles Guitar Auction" that will feature an acoustic guitar autographed by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, a non-profit organization located in Park City, Utah, with a mission to Preserve the land and the human connection to the natural landscape, to Educate the local and broader communities about the value of nature, and to Nurture both the ecosystem and the people connected with it.

On Saturday afternoon, January 19, members of the Eagles will appear at the Acura Studio (528 Main Street, Park City, UT 84060), which was launched in 2012 and has played host to several big events, to autograph a signature acoustic guitar and kick off the charity auction.