Documentary Idea

[bri]

As a talented American procrastinator,
sick of sitting on his ass, I've decided to
take action through producing a documentary.

Don't want to talk too much, it's cheap,
just wondering if anyone has any thoughts,
statistics, or would like to help out.

I am confined to the north east,
perhaps can get to D.C.

The subject will be Homless Veterans.
Inspired by Kevin P Miller in principle,
and inspired by Eastern Film ( Iran, Japan,
Taiwan, etc) in form.

This was originally going to be a project
for school, but have been considering
dropping out to focus on this project alone.

It's another hidden issue and the VA
knows that, they are tough to talk to,
but I refuse to give up.
No surprise that most homeless vets
are black.

I'm going for a somber, painterly, dreamlike
feel that is carried by voices of homeless vets.
No talking heads here, but I might have an Obama
speech in there for the sake of irony.

"in a place...where all things are possible..."
(medium shot of poor bastard digging through garbage)

Thoughts anyone?

I should contact Miller for advice.

I refuse to let this become one of
Those "unfinished projects"
Now is the time!

[bri]

For the record, people have already
been giving me flak.
I'm a polite, professional sounding
guy and I've had very few of my
calls returned. Though those
that have been in touch seem
quite sIncere and ready for action.

My classmates balked at the idea
"you can't TALK to homeless people,
they're CRAZY!"

ROTFLMFAO

[Peter]

Sounds like a plan, Bri. Good luck with your endeavor.

You might also consider documenting:

"The baby boom, lost dream or betrayal?"

You just have to find a few, cranky old men. They would be willing to tell you their story of faded dreams and shrinking pension cheques. While it might not be as poignant or as gripping as some other topics, it sure would speak to a lot of people, as everyone has parents and most of them are in the same boat.

[bri]

I'd hardly have to take a step to make that
movie Peter. You'll get a spot in the baby boomer film's
credits for sure. We can mark my words here on the forum

Neil asked how it seems to be going:

I have many unfinished projects, some great completions (nothing ever seems "complete"), but mostly scattered images and ideas.

I started interviewing war vets and soon to be vets
around 06. I still have the tapes in my pile, but as
an immature 19 year old took to my bong and beer,
never labeled the damn things.

If I ever find the footage whether I use it or not isn't the point.
I am finishing this project after a "standstill".
Sure did some events, a great educational film experience,
documentaries, but almost never what I was born to do
I am focusing on the homeless vets because I feel
that this issue is not covered.

[bri]

Dbl

[bri]

My transportation issues have been shaky, therefore nothing to film.
New car coming soon...work in town so have been saving.


My network is set, about 5 different connections between 2 states already set up.

In limbo until the battle wagon arrives.

Thanks for the inspiration BFN.

[bri]

For the record I suggest everyone,
reading or posting, starts making their
own movies.

A passable minidv cam is cheap beyond
belief. Even better, the Canon Rebel series
of so called still cameras for example, shoot HD worthy
of your run of the mill expensive ass pro video cam.

Let's destroy the NWO with art.

For every Mike Moore there are billions of us.

[Peter]

Focus, is a key in the process.

Being monomaniacal, while it is somewhat detrimental to our socialized circumstance, is a necessary part of accomplishing a task to a level where it can be appreciated for its content and extent.

Doing this may be hard when you have a job, a family and outside interests but it is still achievable if you define your needs clearly and rigorously allot your time and resources. This means that every spare moment is devoted to some aspect of your pursuit of "excellence". Going beyond the "norm" is always remarked and often appreciated. Whether this process is worth the effort, depends on what goals and objectives that you set and how close you come to achieving them.

Finally, understanding why we "need" to do this is paramount. (Here, I would say that wanting to do something falls into the category of wishful thinking...) What is it about you and your inner-workings that make this pursuit part of your purpose. You can learn everything you need to know about yourself by observing and remarking what and how you do something. Once you come to a conclusion, you have "passed the test" and are in a position to move on to the next level.

[bri]

Thanks for the good words Pete.
Slowly but surely.

[Raphael]

hey bri this thread we are on right now, is this ONE of those stupid niggaz troll threads you warned me about on this thread here:
http://breakfornews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=72276#72276

[bri]

I give up then.
You win.
Celebrate.
Ameristupid

blah blah

[Raphael]

[Raphael]

I had some bri + E on a bagEL this morning.

I found another gem, that needs polishing.
This is a fine thread to spread some more bri thin.....into a tasteful yummy bagEL.

Let the wiz show you how he spreads the cheese.
Do not take offence with my poetic LIcEnse dude.

What is the Fifth Miracle?
Would that be a worthwhile read?



It is.
Go to page 100.
Maybe this wisdom will help us to stop fucking with each other over the internet, the forum inter-course using words and troll behavior alone, leaves me feeling kinda cheapened....
How about EWE?
Do you enjoy being stabbed in the backside dangerously close to the rEAR?
Dude wrong hole.

[IronClad]

Years ago I saw a documentary on Vets who were living alone out in the wilds. Those, I guess who had had enough of living amongst people in society or didn't think that society wanted those who lost a war or committed atrocities. Or, who didn't trust people anymore. Anyone who has seen the movie "Shooter" will appreciate the issue here of the loss of trust and being let down by your country with the main character living in the mountains with just his dog.

Anyway, your project concerns those who have entered back into society and forced to start at the bottom with no hope of going up the ladder.

Society does not understand wars unless they are defending the country and are seen to be winning or at least hanging on in there - Afganistan and Iraq are examples. Vietnam was a war that was lost and was not part of a war on terrorism. Above all else it was a war that is history. The people may even be ashamed of themselves for going along with it so long and feel a hopelessness of not having the power to have prevented it or stopped it sooner. 58,000 is a heck of a lot of shame to carry around.

Not that I'm comparing the topic of HIV with the topic of Vietnam Vets but Princess Diana actually touched one in front of the camera and changed the way we looked upon the AID's sufferer.

I find that if you want to do this project then you will do it. You will have no choice you will just do it and you will not know why. If it is not in you then you will not do it. You will be doing society a favour in getting rid of their ghosts, shame and their fears. People are good but their worst enemy is themselves. You need to replace their shame with another shame of not being concerned over their fellow man.

[Raphael]