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NO more secrets! Inspired by the revelation of Deep Throat's identity (well not really), I am pleased to let everyone know that the next film will be all about Wal-Mart, and I mean ALL. After working in secret for months, I am glad we can let you know what is going on and how you can participate and help. However, be aware that we are still keeping many of the specifics about the film quiet as we don't want the Wal-Mart attack machine knowing what we are uncovering. Here is a good article in today's New York Times introducing the film.

And I will be speaking via conference call TONIGHT at 7:30pm at the Democracy for America meetups. It's a great chance to see an exclusive trailer (not seen online or anywhere else!), and hang out with a great group of people. There are over 400 meetups throughout the country. More details.

More than a film, the plan is for WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price to be the catalyst to ignite a movement bringing fairness to the marketplace and ensuring a vibrant future for every family -- not just the Walton family. This is a unique opportunity to unite people across the political spectrum -- extending from family business owners, to teachers, to ministers. Republicans from the midwest echo the sentiments of Democrats on the west coast, all set against the backdrop of gun racks, NRA paraphernalia, and countless American flags. This is a love song to America, a uniting cause for a new millennium.

Thanks for everyone's patience as we had to keep this quiet for a variety of reasons that you can imagine. Now we want you to join us in getting the film finished and distributed. Uncovered and Outfoxed would not have happened without you, and we want and need your help more than ever. Here are 3 ways you can get involved:

1. Donate. It's not been easy taking on the biggest company (and richest family) in the world, so we need all the help we can get raising money. Every day we are inspired as we see the power regular people have when they unite together against Wal-Mart, so we're entrusting you to fund this movie. If you donate $30 or more, I'll send you a free DVD as soon as it's available this fall. Please donate here:

http://www.walmartmovie.com/donate.php

2. Share your video and photos. Specifically, material from local groups fighting Wal-Mart, and before and after shots of communities that have been affected by Wal-Mart. What you send could be really important. The details on how to send video and email photos are here:

http://www.walmartmovie.com/video.php

3. Host a screening. Would-be Hollywood blockbusters book thousands of theaters months in advance hoping for a big opening weekend. But together, we've pioneered a whole new way of getting films out there, and would like to premiere this film in thousands of churches, family businesses, schools, and living rooms the week of November 13th. You don't need to know where the screening will be yet, we just want your commitment that you'll be involved, and spread the word to others. This is the perfect opportunity to brainstorm and think of creative ways to reach people with the film. Please sign up to host a screening here:

http://www.walmartmovie.com/host.php

If you're interested in how the film came to be, I just blogged about it on the Huffington Post this morning.

Lots going on. Lots to do.. Thanks so much for everything you've done, and will do,
Robert Greenwald

P.S. You can check out the brand new WAL-MART movie trailer here

http://www.walmartmovie.com

Topics · Robert Greenwald · documentary · worker's rights · waltons · corporations · Walmart · health care

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Megan commented 23 days ago:

Hi Robert- I'm Megan with Arts Engine, host to the Media That Matters Film Festival. We are currently taking submissions for our Ninth Annual Film Fest and your work looks phenomenal. Of course we only do shorts, but if you have a shortened version of your film to submit, I really encourage you to. Check out more details on the website if you're interested!
Thanks Robert!

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dekora commented 3 months ago:

Quite interesting actually, i'll have to bookmark your site now to check out what other things you might say. ;)

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Matthew Coughlin commented 9 months ago:

HAHAHAHAHA! You're joking, right? I stumbled across this page while I was writing a paper for class and needed to find some information about low-life attack bloggers in their crusade against WALMART. This propaganda video is exactly what I need to make one of my points in my essay. Thank you.

Go WALMART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Will Johnson commented about 1 year ago:

Thank you for your outstanding work on this documentary. I saw it for the first time today and immediately identified with the cause! I would love to be connected with those who initiated the campaign, challenging this mega institution. We have a similiar situation in our community and need guidance to do the same.

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Wilhelm commented about 1 year ago:

So, what do you think about
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