This video was released last Wednesday to promote a Dec. 11 variety show that will be aired simultaneously on four Montreal-based French television networks as well as two English stations. The show—“Montreal s’allume” (Montreal shines)—is the firstThere was a range of personalities and disciplines in the commercial for the show. The spot was released last Wednesday to promote a Dec. 11 variety show that will be aired simultaneously on four Montreal-based French television networks as well as two English stations. MONTREAL—A commercial intended to promote Montreal’s upcoming 375th anniversary celebrations has instead left red-faced organizers apologizing because the video included only white-skinned personalities. The variety show is being put on by a production company run by popular Quebec television host Eric Salvail.

Source: thestar November 22, 2016 22:22 UTC