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I made this documentary so that the truth could be well known about the Vietnam War but to accomplish that I need the help of a lot of people. You may be surprised to learn that Vietnam: American Holocaust has not been picked up by one of the major tv or cable networks, it hasn't garnered a nationwide theatrical contract and doesn't even have a distributor, but that, indeed, is the case. Don't let Matin Sheen's involvement fool you, this film is not another Hollywood production. This film is a tool to put an end to war. To be effective it must be widely seen and that will require a grassroots effort.
I invited public and private screenings of Vietnam: American Holocaust. Whether you are hosting half a dozen people in your home or hundreds in an auditorium, I want you to show this movie to others and I am giving you a free license to do just that.
Clay Claiborne
Producer
Here are some useful links and info to help you with your screening:
Screening Licence [pdf]
Movie Poster 11x17 [pdf]
Movie Poster 8.5x11 [pdf]
More information shamelessly taken from BraveNew Theater:
If you liked The Story of Stuff and the messages it conveys, we invite you to share it with your community by showing the film at a house party, or classroom, or church group, or neighborhood association or any other location. Here is everything you need to organize a successful event:
1. SIZE MATTERS: One of the most important things you will need to decide before having a screening is how many people you want to have come! Do you want a small gathering in your home? Or do you want a large screening somewhere else?
2. THE RIGHT SPACE: If you need to find a space for your screening, start searching early. Good places to look are churches, public libraries, community centers, outdoor venues, and university spaces.
If you expect more people to show up than you can accommodate, make sure to have alternate showings arranged at different times.
3. A COMMUNITY EVENT: For larger screenings, think about partnering with a group whose work is related to the community or film topic. Organizations can provide funds to rent a location or volunteers to help you with the event.
DON'T arrange a show and flake the last minute. In a pinch, get someone to fill in.
DON'T wait until the last minute to get a space, get the film, or promote your event.
DON'T forget to thank your volunteers, sponsors and everyone who came to the event. It's small and goes a long way to make people feel like they are doing something worthwhile.
4. GET HELP: Whether you are working with an organization or hosting a screening on your own, get some reliable friends or volunteers to help you out. They'll make your life easier! You can also recruit volunteers online from your screening page, just click the 'request volunteers' checkbox.
5. PROMOTION: Promote your screening! Depending on your budget you might be limited to simple homemade quarter sheets or posters. Posters are a great way to advertise. Place them in sympathetic businesses, public spaces, university boards, and other places with community boards (coffee shops, food co-ops, churches, etc.).
6. EQUIPMENT: Make sure you know what sort of equipment you will need. Do you need a projector to show the film on your wall or will your 20-inch TV suffice?
7. DISCUSSION: Make sure that you know what you want put of the event. Chances are people will want to talk about what they just saw. Do you want a group discussion afterwards where people can share what they thought? Or do you want people to mingle and chat on their own?
8. THE AFTER PARTY: Screenings can be a great time to make friends, so make the event a potluck or arrange to have an after party at a pre-arranged space (like a bar, coffee shop, or restaurant). Everyone can discuss the film, hang out, and make some new friends.
9. FUNDRAISE: A screening is a good time to fundraise for your organization or sponsor. Ask for donations. Hold a raffle. Sell concessions. Be creative!
10. THINKING FORWARD: While you have your audience together, take the opportunity to promote future events, film screenings, rallies, protests, etc.- 603 reads
