Spin is in Full Effect

08 Oct

Posted by Agnes Varnum as Big Picture, Education

If you watched the debate last night, perhaps you, like me, feel frustrated with the canned language of the candidates. We’ve heard the talking points before and at least my expectation is that the debate is a chance to elaborate and show some of their thinking, but I’d also like to know that they are […]

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Cinemocracy

25 Jul

Posted by Agnes Varnum as Distribution

I’m getting this out to you a bit late to submit, but another great initiative using film to engage the delegates at the Democractic National Convention. From the website (where you can watch submissions thus far…):
Cinemocracy is a platform for commentary and inspiration for citizen reporters, activists and filmmakers. Free to enter, free to view […]

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Impact Film Festival Slate

25 Jul

Posted by Agnes Varnum as Distribution

There are some really exciting film events being planned around the national political conventions! Yesterday the Impact Film Festival announced their line-up of films. About the festival (from the website):
Impact Film Festival is a four-day event held during the 2008 Democratic and Republican Conventions in Denver and Minneapolis. IFF will showcase two to three socially-themed […]