THE SWEETEST LAND - UNOFFICIAL PREVIEW

Beyond the bloodshed and bullets, in urban America, there are communities where unprecedented courage resides, extraordinary families are tested and an ongoing fight for equality is unheard...until now.

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THE SWEETEST LAND - a nonpartisan production initiative, focusing on extraordinary stories of engagement, the human toll of policy and the potential of effective opportunity.

This unofficial trailer was created early into filming and does NOT represent the story structure. It is released at this early stage to introduce the participants/initiative. Please LIKE THE SWEETEST LAND's Facebook Page, hit the YouTube Link and pass it on as a documented show of positive engagement and support nationwide.




Additional information, exclusive footage and stories will be posted as the launch begins.

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Participating organizations:
Hartford, CT, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Trauma / Emergency Dept., Mothers United Against Violence/Rev. Henry Brown, The Hartford Police Department's (Intel DIvision), Brad Davis/WDRC, The Guardian Angels, Curtis Sliwa, Life Star and Devonne Biggins. Other participants include, Hartford Hospital, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hospital for Special Care and Dept. Of Youth Services.

PRODUCED by Jeffrey B. Teitler (Envision Films), Peter Knox, Serafin Mendez-Mendez, Ron Kowalczyk, The Wise Family Foundation & The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism

Web design by Nikita Prokhorov, original score by Derek Baird. Current Temp music by Kevin MaCloud/incompetech.com and freesound.org

Test begin at the Wadsworth Atheneum in the Fall of 2011.

Category:

Film & Animation

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• violence
• 2012 trailer youth
• Sundance
• bullying
• Prevention
• Non profit
• healing
• public health
• Police
• Trauma Guardian Angels Sliwa
• Emergency
• Room Politics
• documentary
• Obama
• Congress
• change
• Nonprofit
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• Charity
• accountability
• outcomes
• death

[RedBeardB]

Although they have an interesting subject, they are going to turn the argument against guns instead of the social and economic issues which lead people to that violent lifestyle in the first place.

Quit worrying about objects and instead worry about people.

[mhyperi0n]

Amazingly powerful! Looking forward to seeing it in its entirety.

[SERENITYFILMSLTD]

VERY SAD AND MOVING VIDEO PLEASE CHECK OUT THE WORK WE DO IN UK

[IronicPerception]

@RedBeardB Unless you've seen the movie you are in no position to speculate. Watch the movie and then make your argument, if you still have one.

[francheska2389]

@RedBeardB That man you see with the bullet to the back was someone I knew I think this does have to do with thise people and the guns and weapons used to hurt others. This is a very important problem if no one does anything about it nothing will get fixed. This is where I live and ive seen way to much blood shed for this to continue.

[dimaria1026]

I think that this documentary will be a success. As you guys said in your facebook page that you would also be talking about politics it would be a great idea if you not only put something about the citizens and how they suffer but also of the life of immigrant families and how they go through alot to get here and how sometimes their children end up with out a parent. Please remmember that the US is founded by immigrants.

hope that this becomes a success

[Scubatechsteve]

EPIC! I WANNA BE A PART OF THIS MOVEMENT TO STOP THE HATE!

[rjy87]

@RedBeardB Its not about the guns its about the struggles of families all across our country and the hereos who go unnoticed everyday.

[comicfogle]

I wish I had the courage and drive to do something this good!!!!!!!!

[tierrasefue]

What's covered in this trailer depict events over a year old. One hopes Jeff's excellent documentary, when completed, will include discussion of the "elephant in the living room"--U.S. Drug Policy and the failed "war on drugs." The story needs to recognize that fatalities due to guns result from obtaining and control of the drug trade. A change in U.S. drug policy would end the profit motive and redirect funds from enforcement to treatment.

[pinkchris2000]

Thank you for this movie. Very well made!