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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-23-08 06:55 PM
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Movie coming out about Crawford, TX - looks really good!!
See the trailer

http://www.crawfordmovie.com/trailerlg.html

Lots of familiar faces if you have ever been to Camp Casey. :)

What happens to the 705 people of Crawford, Texas when George W. Bush moves to town?

Check out the movie trailer at www.crawfordmovie.com –

CRAWFORD’s characters are, by turns, bizarre, entertaining and tragic. Shoved into the spotlight for political stagecraft, their insular town explodes, pushing a progressive teacher and her student to the brink — and beyond. Invaded and abandoned, Crawford booms and busts, like the Presidency itself.

Represented by Submarine Entertainment (Super Size Me, Spellbound, Control Room), CRAWFORD will premiere Spring 2008.

I’ve had the chance to work with an outstanding team on this movie. Our advisory board includes Ted Danson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Gideon Lester, Mary Steenburgen and Brad Silbering. Matt Naylor (501 Post) edits, David Rice (www.davidricemusic.com) creates original music, Deborah Eve Lewis shoots, Emily Harrison designs, Tanya Schurr and Lindsay Stillman assistant produce.

Crawford’s story is incredible: In 1999, Governor George W. Bush buys a ranch in Crawford, Texas and calls it “home”; an insular community explodes overnight. Bush declares candidacy for President, using Crawford as the perfect set-piece to project a folksy image. Months later, he thrusts the town of 705 into the spotlight as his token symbol – the President’s “Western White House.” Crawford is instantly overrun with international press corps and droves of flocking tourists. Shops open; Main St. booms; the locals watch themselves on national TV.

But soon, the town’s compelling characters feel the human impact of political stagecraft. The spotlight exacerbates tensions between freethinking and conformity, pushing a progressive teacher and her favorite student to the edge – and beyond. In 2004, the town newspaper endorses John Kerry; it’s promptly boycotted. By 2005, the President’s mounting problems follow him home. The conservative community finds itself hosting Cindy Sheehan’s peace movement. 20,000 impassioned protestors and counter-protestors battle on Crawford’s tiny streets. The symbol begins to change.

http://modig08.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/wwwcrawfordmoviecom/
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Redbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-23-08 08:23 PM
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1. Fantastic
Looks great
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-23-08 08:31 PM
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2. I can't wait to see it
:woohoo:
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