Michael Moore :: Capitalism, A Love Story
I managed to get a hot ticket tonight to the DC premiere of Michael Moore’s new documentary, “Capitalism, A Love Story” at the Uptown Theatre. He introduced the film and then ended up sitting right behind us. It was pretty cool to basically watch the movie the he wrote and directed with him a few feet away. The film is a powerful rally call to Americans to wake up and take back control of their country. The film is opening across the country on Friday and I highly suggest that you go see it. The images here are of Moore doing a live interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on the sidewalk outside the Uptown after the film ended and of a greedy corporate fat cat posing with moviegoers.
How to Hire a Wedding Photographer
My friend and talented wedding DJ Evan Reitmeyer has put together a comprehensive blog post about hiring a wedding photographer which is worth a read. He asked me about the importance of finding a photographer that’s a good match in terms of personality, and if liking their photos enough? It is a good read with responses to different questions from 30 of the area’s best photographers. You can read the entire post here.
Fritz : The Walter Mondale Story
Congratulations to my former professor and good friend Melody Gilbert of Frozen Feet Films in Minnesota. She shot and directed a thoughtful and inspiring documentary about the former Vice President and presidential candidate, Walter Mondale, which premiered in DC at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs as part of SMPA’s 2009 Public Affairs Project Conversation Series. SMPA Director Frank Sesno was joined by Mondale before and after the film to discuss his life in politics and his thoughts on the direction of the Obama White House. I urge you to learn more about Fritz, The Walter Mondale Story and I encourage you to read about Melody’s other films. She is an amazing person and a personal inspiration.
This image was captured before the premiere at a VIP reception. Melody is introducing Walter Mondale to her daughter surrounded by family and friends. I have to admit that I didn’t know a lot about Walter Mondale before I met him and saw the film but he is as genuine a person as I could ever hope to meet and I think that contemporary politicians could learn a lot from his wisdom. One of my favorite quotes in the film comes from Al Gore who says, “You can divide every vice president in American history into two categories, pre Walter Mondale and post Walter Mondale.” The man literally redefined the vice presidency and after he served it would never be the same.
brett maxwell - michigan wedding photographer said: Too cool, I'm excited to see this movie, but somehow I doubt Michael Moore will be there ;) on 10.02.09