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Changing the Conversation: America's Gun Violence Epidemic

Changing the Conversation: America's Gun Violence Epidemic

Part 3 of 3 in the Guns, Grief and Grace in America series
Directed by Janet Fitch, New Moon Productions

Gun violence is generally discussed in terms of urban homicides, yet startling statistics tell another story.

Changing the Conversation reframes discussion of America’s gun violence epidemic by shifting from singularly Second Amendment rights to a broader focus of public health prevention. Engage in a radically logical approach to restructure how we think, speak and act on gun violence through three distinct lenses. Hear from lawmakers and activists, urban musicians united for change, and a quiet town searching for answers after a domestic murder-suicide.

Featuring experts from the field of public health and a shocking back-room interview with a state senator, Changing the Conversation asks - not can we change the status quo on gun violence, but will we?

Director: Janet Fitch
Producers: Janet Fitch, Blyth Renate Meier, Lajwanti Waghray
Screenwriters: Janet Fitch, Blyth Renate Meier, Lajwanti Waghray, Tate Bunker
Cinematographers: Tate Bunker, Mark Escribano, Peter May
Editor: Tate Bunker

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Guns, Grief and Grace in America

What began as a single documentary on the 2000 Million Mom March has expanded into the award-winning three-part series: Guns, Grief and Grace in America. The series views issues surrounding gun violence in the U.S. through the diverse lenses of local, state and national perspectives, to bring awareness to the ways in which this issue plays out nationwide in diverse urban, suburban and rural communities.

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Dear Rita

(as seen on public television)

One child's death inspires her family and community to explore the issue of gun violence in their city.

Dear Rita


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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.

The Promise of America

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Education DVD Packages

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
• Emotions (Including Death & Loss)


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Milwaukee Film Festival
New York International
Moondance
Telly Award
Houston International Film Festival

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National Outreach
Contacts


National Physicians for
Social Responsibility (PSR)

fcrowe@psr.org


Health Policy Advocates, LLC (HPA)

hpadvocates@earthlink.net


Handgun Epidemic
Lowering Plan (HELP)

mwitwer@ children'smemorial.org

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"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


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"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


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"This series is GOLD!"

-Victim Impact teacher at Ethan Allen School for Boys

She who does not howl will never find her pack
   
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