IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN Explores End of the World Fears

The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming report on how some people are preparing for the end of civilization because of fears over the Mayan calendar.

In Focus with Martin Sheen is an independently produced television program airing in markets around the country on public television. The TV show is hosted by the legendary Martin Sheen, who has appeared in more than 60 feature films in his illustrious career. Over the years, Mr. Sheen has also developed a reputation as a tireless activist and philanthropist.

On December, 21, 2012, the Mayan long calendar concludes its cycle. For some people around the world, this signifies the end of civilization or at the very least the dawning of a new age of some kind. In Focus Martin Sheen PBS is looking at how people become firmly convinced in mythology and how science is working to alleviate fears. By talking to experts, In Focus will be exploring the many possibilities for December 21 and how the academic community views the Mayan calendar.

The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen are expecting to have the report ready for broadcast later this year. For more information about the reports or to offer other ideas related to this topic, In Focus with Martin Sheen can be reached through the show’s official website at infocusptv.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/InFocusMartinSheen.