October 2010
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Rent Is Too Damn High Party Mayoral Candidate...
Jimmy McMillan, the Rent Is Too Damn High’s mayoral candidate in the 2005 New York City mayoral election, has been making a splash in his recent appearance during the debates for the current New York Governor race.
While his 2005 mayoral campaign ended in the cutting room floor, a few clips were featured in The Promise of New York DVD as part of the Extra Features.
See video below for...
November 2009
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TV Interview with Filmmaker Raul Barcelona
This interview aired on Election Day (Nov. 3rd, 2009)
October 2009
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Jon Stewart Comments On Bloomberg's Disgraceful...
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Reverend Billy Interrupts Bloomberg, Again
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A Candid Street Interview With A Fan of The Film
Here’s a street interview I did with blogger/activist Suzannah B. Troy who’s a big fan of the film:
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Bloomberg Calls Thompson "Best Comptroller NYC Has...
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Bloombergtown, Year 2021
Bloombergtown from Elizabeth Benjamin on Vimeo.
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Buy Our DVD! "I Heart NY" Special Edition!
Our DVD is now available from our website!
Support truly indepedent film and help us make our next film by ordering your copy today!
Only $20! Free Shipping & Handling within continental US!
Loaded with tons of Special Features, including:
Audio Commentary from the middle of Times Square with director Raul Barcelona & producer Cassandra Hohn!
Bonus Mayoral Candidates! Including: ...
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The Official DVD is here!
The official DVD is printing as I type this! It will be loaded with Special Features, including:
Audio commentary from the middle of Times Square!
4 Bonus Mayoral Candidates! Including: Theo Chino (Green Party)
Anthony Gronowicz (Green Party)
Jimmy McMillan (Rent Is Too Damn High Party)
Audrey Silk (Libertarian Party)
English Subtitles!
Chapter Selection!
Animated Menus!
This is one DVD...
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What King Mike Sees
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"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, MIKE! WE VOTED FOR TERM...
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What do New Yorkers Think About Mike Bloomberg's...
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Term Limits Revisited One Year Later
On the occasion of the anniversary of Michael Bloomberg’s announcement that he would ask the City Council to change the law so he could seek a third term, Bill Thompson’s campaign released this video revisiting this disgraceful chapter in American democracy and Bloomberg’s circumvention of the people’s will.
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Get Your "Monty Burns For Mayor" Paraphernalia
The guys behind the Monty Burns For Mayor will be in Union Square tomorrow, Saturday, handing out POSTERS, BUTTONS, and STICKERS from 1-7pm.
This is your chance to get some good 2009 election memorabilia!
“We’re trying to poke fun at
an election that is already a joke.”
-Kenny Komer, 2009 Monty Burns For Mayor campaign
READ ABOUT IT HERE
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Who Voted To Extend Term Limits & Ignored the Will...
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Bloombergia (est. 2009)
Map courtesy of youreadisgrace.com:
September 2009
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Bloomberg Biographer Answers Questions About The...
Joyce Purnick, New York Times columnist and author of the recently published Mike Bloomberg: Money, Power, Politics, is answering questions from readers about the Man.
You can still send in your questions at the link to the article.
READ THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SO FAR HERE
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"Do as I say, not as I do": Bloomberg's Eating...
A recent New York Times article discusses Bloomberg’s eating habits and how they do not always align with his own policies. Despite his war on trans fats and his war on salt, where he urged food manufacturers and restaurants in the city to cut salt by 20%, he loves his junk food and is so addicted to salt that he even puts it on saltine crackers.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
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Vote For Burns-New Video
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Bill Thompson Presents His Education Plan
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Third Party Candidates Speak Up
You wouldn’t know it by reading the papers and watching the news on TV, but, in fact, Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson are only two of the eight choices voters have in the mayoral race for mayor. As seen in The Promise of New York, New York City elections are never short of mayoral candidates from all walks of life.
The following candidates collected the required 7,500 signatures and...
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Candidates Mention "The Promise of New York" In...
Last week, at the outset of the primary election, candidates made reference to “The Promise of New York”, a term often used by politicians in the city and state of New York to bring up, in the voters’ minds, idealistic images and generic symbols of democracy, liberty, opportunity and the like.
Former Public Advocate of New York City, and current candidate for the same office,...
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Bloomberg Biographer Discusses Bloomberg's Legacy
In a recent interview, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer sat down with Joyce Purnick, the author of Mike Bloomberg: Money, Power, Politics, which was published today, to discuss the billionaire’s legacy.
The interview revisits moments from Bloomberg’s time in public office and features interesting insights into his push for a third term despite the term limits law that was twice approved by...
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Sing Along: "No Third Terms, Vote for Burns!"
From the mayoral campaign of Montgomery Burns comes this catchy sing along video:
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Chinese Americans See Progress in New York...
A story in the Sunday New York Times this past weekend reported on the progress that Chinese Americans, who turned out in great numbers in this past Democratic Primary Election, have seen in recent times.
In particular, the story details Chinese Americans’ struggles in being able to read the ballots on election day. Despite having been a part of this city for hundreds of years, Chinese...
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"Monty Burns For Mayor" Posters Decorate New York
The mayoral campaign of the Simpson’s character, Montgomery Burns, is going into high gear this week with campaign posters on billboards everywhere persuading New Yorkers to vote for NO THIRD TERMS, and to, in turn, VOTE FOR BURNS.
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On Irresponsible Media Coverage of Elections
One of the things that really gets under my skin about election coverage by the mainstream media are stories that are not based on fact but, rather, on predictions about what may happen. These stories get passed on to the public as facts and have a huge influence over the voting public.
For instance, days before the New York mayoral election in 2005, quite a few newspapers announced on their...
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They Came. They Saw. They Laughed Their Asses...
Here are some pictures from our special screening on a very important date in the New York City calendar, September 11th, at Dixon Place in lower Manhattan.
A full house stays for the Q&A!
The talk back—right to left, director Raul Barcelona, and the heroes of the film: Chris Riggs, Christopher Brodeur, Seth Blum, Andy Horwitz
Raul talks to new fans of the film after the...
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Christopher Brodeur Crashes 9/11 Commission
“Remember this: Your government funded and trained
Al-Qaida. I’ll repeat it again: Your government funded
and trained Al-Qaida. I’ll say it one more time: Your
government funded and trained Al-Qaida.”
-Christopher Brodeur to 9/11 Commission and mayor
Rudy Giuliani, 2004
Democratic mayoral candidate and protagonist of The Promise of New York, Christopher Brodeur, made...
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New York Times Endorses Bill Thompson
The New York Times endorsed Democratic mayoral hopeful Bill Thompson the morning after the last televised democratic Primary debate.
“A decent and thoughtful man, Mr. Thompson has
spoken out on issues affecting all New Yorkers — such
as exorbitant car insurance rates, the cost of
counterfeiting, flaws in Mayor Bloomberg’s control of
the public school system and discrimination in...
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Latest Democratic Primary Debate
The latest...
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Burlesque Mayor of New York City Wants to be...
I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times—hell, I’ve even made a film that proves this a bazillion (with a B) times: New York City elections are always colorful and exciting! (It’s a wonder more people don’t vote given all the fun there is to be had!)
In case you haven’t heard yet, Burlesque Mayor of New York City, Jonny Porkpie, is also running...
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Brooklyn Premiere TONIGHT!
WHAT: Brooklyn Premiere of THE PROMISE OF NEW YORK
WHEN: TONIGHT! 8PM!
WHERE: Monkey Town, 58 N 3rd ST, Brooklyn, NY
HOW TO GET THERE: L Train to Bedford.
RESERVATIONS: 718.384.1369
WHO: The director and the heroes of the film will be there! Do not miss it!
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Naked Cowboy Drops Out
Citing the overwhelming bureaucracy mayoral candidates are faced with, the Naked Cowboy announced Friday he was calling off his bid for New York City mayor.
Having failed to file a financial disclosure form with the Conflict of Interest Board, which is required of all mayoral candidates, the Naked Cowboy faced up to a year in prison and a $10,000 penalty if he didn’t correct this...
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No Third Term Protest, Labor Day Parade
Somebody’s organizing a demonstration against third terms to take place during the Labor Day Parade this coming Monday, September 7th, in which the mayor will be marching.
According to organizers, “We will be distributing “Anti-Bloomberg/Anti-Third Term” posters to the assembled crowd along the parade route to counter the displays of his ”paid”...
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Michael Bloomberg = Max Headroom
Max Boardroom (aka Michael Bloomberg) 2009 (left) vs Max Headroom 1987 (right)
Last week, recalling the poster design for The Promise of New York, amNY’s front page showed an image of incumbent mayor Michael Bloomberg inside a TV to communicate the billionaire’s omnipresence all over the media in the form of campaign ads.
This week, The Village Voice’s front page takes this...
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TOMORROW: Mayoral Forum in the Bronx
Not sure what candidates will be in attendance at this mayoral forum. Democratic candidate Tony Avella is confirmed and I would think Bill Thompson, his Democratic opponent, will not want to miss this. Green party candidate Rev. Billy I think is currently at Burning Man—not sure if he’ll be back in town for this. Michael Bloomberg will likely not bother to attend or, possibly, he...
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Rev. Billy's "What Would Jesus Buy?" Premieres in...
Produced by Morgan Spurlock and starring Green Party mayoral candidate Reverend Billy, What Would Jesus Buy? follows the adventures of the Reverend as he travels with his Stop Shopping Choir through corporate America.
The film will premiere in Brooklyn tomorrow night at a free screening.
WHAT: FREE Brooklyn Premiere of “What Would Jesus Buy?”
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2nd, 8PM...
August 2009
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New Yorkers Grow Tired of Incessant Bloomberg Ads
Last Thursday’s front page of the daily newspaper AmNY was very reminiscent of the movie poster for The Promise of New York. In particular, the “Bloomberg in a TV” image.
Just as the movie poster for The Promise of New York emphasized Bloomberg’s omnipresence on the airwaves and his media power, the front page was inspired by the mayor’s incessant advertising in the...
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In case you missed the live broadcast, click play...
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SOLD OUT in Salem, Oregon!
Earlier this week, two special screenings of The Promise of New York benefiting the Salem Film Festival played at Salem Cinema in Salem, Oregon, to sold out audiences—as in “people-had-to-be-turned-away” sold out. Producer Cassandra Hohn was there in person to field questions from the audiences and talk about the film.
Beautiful Salem Cinema in downtown Salem, Oregon.
Flyer...
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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised--But the...
Later today, the first Democratic Primary debate of the New York City mayoral race will be televised live on NY1 and NY1 Noticias with Spanish interpretation, and also broadcast live on WNYC Radio (AM 820 and 93.9 FM).
The debate will also be streamed live on ny1.com, ny1noticias.com, and wnyc.org.
I am not sure that these debates are open to the public, but you can try your luck showing up...
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Goodbye, Ted Kennedy
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"Eeeeexcellent": Simpsons Character Runs for Mayor...
Springfield’s own millionaire and Homer Simpson’s boss, Montgomery Burns, is running for mayor of New York City.
His campaign website can be found here: www.burnsformayor.com
And according to the fine print:
“Monty Burns for Mayor is brought to you by the Concerned New Yorkers for Monty Burns Coalition, part of the Art in Odd Places 2009: Sign arts festival.”
Here are...
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Making the News in Salem, Oregon
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The Promise of New York Comes to Oregon!
The Promise of New York will be premiering in Oregon at the Salem Cinema in Salem, Oregon this coming Monday. The film will screen a second time on Tuesday night.
Producer and Salem native Cassandra Hohn will be there in person for a Q & A session with the audience after each screening.
All proceeds from these screenings will benefit the Salem Film Festival.
THE PROMISE OF NEW YORK-Two...
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You've Never Seen a Mayoral Candidate Shred a...
2005 Democratic Mayoral Candidate, Christopher Brodeur shows off his shredding skills.
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TONIGHT: Mayoral Forum!
Three mayoral candidates duke it out tonight at a Mayoral Forum sponsored by Democracy for New York City. This is a good chance to see mayoral candidates up close and chat with them in person.
WHAT: MAYORAL FORUM
WHO: DEMOCRACY FOR NEW YORK CITY
WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th, 2009 @ 6:30PM
WHERE: THE TANK, 354 W. 45th Street (between 8th & 9th)
CANDIDATES IN ATTENDANCE: Tony Avella...
July 2009
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Joan Baez @ Green Party Candidate Rev. Billy's...
Here’s Joan Baez singing “We Shall Overcome” with the choir of Green Party candidate Reverend Billy at his campaign fundraiser event ELECT-A-LLUJAH this past Sunday: