I'm writing to let you know that Taylor's Campaign is available to
purchase for
classroom use and public screening. It is a compelling video
documentary
examining politics and the criminalization of homelessness in Santa
Monica,
California. You can learn more about Taylor's Campaign and other
documentaries on
involuntary psychiatric treatment and police accountability by
contacting me at
(310) 395-3549, [log in to unmask] or by visiting
http://www.richardcohenfilms.com
"Excellent documentary...cuts right to the heart of the plight of the
homeless."
--Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"Lively, compassionate...illuminating."-David Sterritt, Christian
Science Monitor
"Quiet, heartfelt... Taylor's Campaign is about civilized society's
attempt to
criminalize homelessness to the point where the people on the streets
are no
longer human beings."
--Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
"Best film treatment of homelessness"-Howard Zinn, historian and author
Please share this information with your colleagues.
Thanks,
Richard Cohen
A review from Library Journal ( June 15, 1999) a publication of the
American
Library Association.
Richard Cohen's fascinating film, narrated by Martin Sheen, stands out
among
documentaries on homelessness. Ron Taylor, a destitute former truck
driver living
on the streets of posh Santa Monica, CA, runs for city council in hopes
of
changing increasingly punitive city ordinances against people living in
parks and
vacant lots. Taylor and the people he knows are portrayed with dignity
and compassion; lengthy interviews with the homeless show articulate,
thoughtful people who are down on their luck -- but Cohen pulls no
punches by also including the mentally ill, the alcoholic, and the
goofily irresponsible. footage of arrogant city council members and
ignorant,
insensitive residents and tourists presents a foil to interview clips of
a former
city council attorney who resigned because he would not collaborate in
creating
what he perceived to be unconstitutional invasions of the rights of the
homeless.
Because of its examination of the rights of all individuals, this film
is highly
recommended for all collections.
-- Kellie Flynn, Cook Memorial P.L., Libertyville, IL
Other comments:
"An excellent job at portraying the nature of community among homeless
people
living on the street, and how vital these social ties are when people
are faced
with such extremely adverse conditions. Excellent documentary!"
--Jennifer Wolch, co-author "Malign Neglect"
Prof. of Geography, Univ. of Southern California
"Extremely compelling. This film illustrates several dimensions of
homelessness in
contemporary U.S. cities ...a wonderful resource for researchers,
undergraduate
and graduate programs in anthropology, sociology, social work, urban
planning,
public policy and urban studies."
Lois M. Takahashi,Prof. Urban and Regional Planning UC
Irvine,
author Homelessness, Aids and Stigmatization
"Taylor’s Campaign challenges belief systems... gives voice to the
voiceless, to
those whose basic rights have been stripped. This documentary accurately
represents the crisis of homelessness."
-Kym Meyer, Executive Director
National Association of Social Workers, Utah Chapter
Credits: Directed and edited by Richard Cohen, Produced by Amy Ziering
Kofman &
Richard Cohen A production of Raindog Films in Association with Film
Arts
Foundation. Distributed by Richard Cohen Films.
Richard Cohen Films, Post Office Box 1012, Venice, CA 90291
Libraries and organizations may advertise and show tapes to the public
when there
is no admission fee or donation. Make a living room event by inviting
neighbors,
friends and family. Excellent training film for businesses & agencies.
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