New Moon Productions presents an in-depth look at gun violence in
the United States, viewed through the diverse lenses of local, state
and national communities. The documentaries are complementary,
addressing different aspects of complex beliefs, emotions and actions.
All are intended to facilitate non polarized community
dialog and elicit a response of active participation in solutions
to the dilemma. This encompassing media approach is inspiring audiences
to further develop their individual and collective voice on gun violence,
as well as other critical social topics.
The Promise of America
(as seen on public television)
Rich archival footage of historical bold, public actions
supports this documentary in revealing a legacy of American
activism, while it parallels an intimate experience of the
Million Mom March for sensible gun laws.
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Everyone's In Its Sights
Community discussion
segments from the documentary series: Guns, Grief and Grace
in America
Experience a wide range of perspectives on the
impact of gun violence in our communities. This user-friendly
DVD features discussion clips, ranging from 3 to 12 minutes,
to generate non-polarized dialog among diverse community audiences.
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Guns, Grief and Grace in America presents an
in-depth look at gun violence in America, viewed through the
diverse lens of local, state and national communities.
Its goal: to expand the framework for discussion of gun violence
from one of singularly 2nd Amendment to one inclusive of PUBLIC
HEALTH.
- Reframe gun violence from a 2nd Amendment/crime issue to
a public health issue
- Avoid political impasses by looking at the problem differently
together
- Establish local and state networks
- Learn to use film as a non-polarized community convener
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More about the film
Poster/flyer
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RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH
SCHOOLS AND IN UNIVERSITY CLASSROOMS
Designed with focus groups of classroom teachers,
social workers and librarians to aid understanding and promote
critical thinking and discussion around the complex impact
of gun violence on today's youth.
Packages include: one hour documentary and
35 minute classroom version of the film, with interactive
web message board and unique classroom video discussion clips
with categories addressing:
• Media
• Suicide
• Domestic Violence |
• Activism
• Justice
• Women's History
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• Emotions (Including
Death & Loss)
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National Outreach
Contacts
Health Policy Advocates, LLC (HPA)
hpadvocates@earthlink.net
"Without a doubt, this work will enhance my research presentation
on the topic of firearm violence - because it brings faces to the statistics."
-Matt Miller, MD, MPH
Harvard School of
Public Health
"This series does more to bring awareness to the issue of gun violence
than anything I've seen!"
-Milwaukee County District Attorney
E. Michael McCann
"This series is GOLD!"
-Victim Impact teacher at Ethan
Allen School for Boys
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