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The station, which funds the arts, will broadcast segments during which host Lelani Clark will discuss Spotlight Initiative films with special featured guest Robin Bronk, the CEO of The Creative Coalition. The segments will also feature interviews with influential independent film directors and actors.<\/p>\n<p>WBAI will also promote premieres, screenings and other film events sponsored through Spotlight Initiative. WBAI is supporting the program because the station&#8217;s &#8220;history is steeped in supporting the creative arts. We are delighted to support The Creative Coalition&#8217;s Spotlight Initiative to bring the power and presence of our audience&#8230;to support the craft of independent film making,&#8221; WBAI General Manager Berthold Reimers said.<\/p>\n<p>The first Spotlight Initiative segment will debut on June 29, 2011. 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