JB: So, let me make sure I understand the process. In essence, you're doing an end-run around the usual movie distribution routes by going for home and group viewing. That's good. What about doing something similar to what Robert Reich and Jake Kornbluth did with their recent independent film, Inequality for All ? They rented out theaters in a number of cities for showings and then will release the film soon on Netflix. Would something like that work for you?
PEN: We actually have something like that going on
too. Over a thousand people have already requested advance
tickets, and we have already had such screenings in Los Angeles and
San Francisco. We see no reason why this film should not have
a real theatrical run. But for people to really show up in
droves, or rent and buy The Last War Crime movie like crazy,
as we know they will, first we seriously need to get the word out
about the film. And that is of course why the corporate media
is trying to block our advertising, because they have a political
agenda in not seeing that happen. Frankly, we think their
censorship is going to backfire. Watch what kind of attention
this project gets when we establish a major new free speech legal
case precedent.
JB: That legal precedent would be nothing short of fabulous for all of us. Anything to add before we wrap this up?
PEN: It's taken us over two years to complete post production on the film, something way over 5,000 man hours, to get everything polished the way we always wanted. But now the stars are aligning for this project, and we can't wait to get cranking on the next one. And all our people need to do at this point is just pick up a screener and show it to their friends, and make it the movie of that week for their movie night of their community group, and have those people do the same thing, and we can bulldoze all the prejudicial policy barriers the corporate media has put in our way. And once these barriers are down, so many others will be empowered to do the same thing.
JB: A veritable snowball, gathering speed as it heads downhill! Good luck on this project, PEN. Please keep us in the loop. I can't wait to see The Last War Crime . I always feel so inspired when I talk with you. Thanks so much.
PEN: We love you all at OpEdNews!
JB: Thanks! The feeling is definitely mutual. Okay folks, time to click on that link and arrange a movie night with your friends and neighbors. Let's start that ball rolling!
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The Last War Crime movie website
previous interviews with The PEN:
YouTube and MTV Try to Shut Down New Cheney Indictment Film
1/29/2012
The PEN: Save the Bees Before We All Starve 8/10/2013
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