LONDON , Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the Footsteps of Marco Polo , featuring Stanley and Max Johnson , premiered at Curzon Mayfair on Wednesday, July 3 . The documentary follows their 2023 road trip to the Forbidden City in Beijing , the end of the Silk Road.
The 2,500-mile journey took them through some of the most beautiful places on Earth. Stanley said: “Completing the Silk Road has taken 62 years and was something Michael and Tim, my two late co-conspirators, would have loved to have been a part of. “Being able to pick up where I left off more than six decades ago and complete this journey, with my son by my side, is something I will never forget.
“But while this journey meant a lot to me personally, there is a bigger picture. The project presented an opportunity to show the importance of travel, multiculturalism and how the English language can be a force of unity that goes beyond borders and unites us all.” Max Johnson added: “By retracing Marco’s historic journey, we hope bridges of mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and lasting collaboration can and will be built between China and Europe .
” The 90-minute documentary was supported by Global Education (GEDU) and the English Path language program. Mike Summerfield , the managing director of English Path, said: “This production exemplifies how language can unite cultures and break down barriers. We are changing lives through education across 12 countries, and we are immensely proud to support St.