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I want to thank everyone for believing in this film. The past two years of production have been incredible. Thank you to everyone who has made the film a reality!
LATEST NEWS: I am excited to say that beloved TV icon, Emmy-nominated actress and author, Meredith Baxter will narrate the film!!!
In film, television and on stage, Meredith Baxter is noted for her accessible portrayals of intelligent, independent women who struggle with the challenges before them. Baxter achieved success early in her career with a string of hit television series including "Bridget Loves Bernie," the critically-acclaimed drama "Family," and most notably, the long-running and extremely popular "Family Ties." She then made a seamless transition to drama after seven years as one of America's favorite sitcom stars, quickly becoming one of the most beloved and sought-after actors for television movies. In 2010, Meredith Baxter was featured in OUT Magazine’s Annual Top 100 List.
Yes, this film HAS taken a long time to make. It took far longer than I ever imagined, but I am sure you will agree, the film is much better as a result!
However, I need assistance covering at least $2000 in final costs related to making the film.
Thank you so very much for your support and passion!
See you at the world premiere in Fort Worth in March 2012!!
Much love, Robert
Change was brought about in by courageous, dedicated and outspoken individuals, and YOU can help us bring this important and inspirational film about that journey to the world.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
June 28, 2009: On the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion (considered the birth of the modern gay rights movement), city police and officers from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission raided a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar, resulting in multiple customer arrests and serious injuries. That late night bar raid sparked a historic chain of events in Fort Worth, igniting an unprecedented wave of activism, turning a tragedy into swift civic and social change.
Starting with emotional, first hand accounts of the raid, this film documents the raid's aftermath and its lasting affect on the victims, the Fort Worth community and beyond.
Narrated by Meredith Baxter. Written and Directed by Robert L. Camina.
(To read more about the raid, including details of multiple allegations made by officers that patrons groped and/or made sexual explicit movements towards them once they were in the bar, please follow this link)
THE PRODUCTION:Production on this documentary began 12 hours after the controversial "bar inspection". At the time, I didn't know what my story was going to be. Amidst the chaos and confusion, no one could ever have fathomed how the story would eventually play out. However, my instincts told me that I was witnessing something historic, and I needed to capture it. Over the next few weeks, I saw a community come together and create change; Change not only to better the gay and lesbian community, but change that made the city and state safer for all its citizens. That passion drove me to complete this film.
I conducted over 40 hours of on-camera interviews with witnesses and key players. After months of negotiations, the Chief of Police, Jeffrey Halstead agreed to a 45 minute, exclusive, on camera interview for this documentary. To date, no other media outlet has been granted access to the Chief for this length of time to discuss the controversy surrounding the Rainbow Lounge raid. In addition to the interviews, I shot more than 30 hours of video from city council meetings, protests, rallies, marches, town hall meetings, press conferences and more.
Our production also has in its possession the complete internal investigation reports and evidence, including sworn witness statement transcripts (from the involved officers and bar patrons), police dispatch recordings, cruiser dash cam video and crime scene photographs. The film has also been granted permission to use the only photos taken DURING the raid.Thirty (30) months after the raid, I am excited to say we have a wonderful, 102 minute film!
WHAT WE NEED & WHAT YOU GET:I need assistance covering at least $2000 in final costs related to making the film.
Please contribute by clicking the links on the right side of this page. Every little bit helps!! If you contribute now, you will also receive a token(s) of our gratitude.
One of the main messages of the film is: "Don't underestimate the power of your voice". Please SPREAD THE WORD - email your family and friends links to this site, to our website:www.caminaentertainment.com, post on Facebook and Twitter, and talk to people the old-fashioned way about the RAID OF THE RAINBOW LOUNGE.
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| You will get first online access to "Beyond the Rainbow" short film vignettes (featuring never before seen footage documenting the effect of the Raid beyond what was explored in the film), the THANK YOU note, the enthusiastic high five-fist bump-bear hug combination and the official newsletter. |
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| LIMITED OFFER: In addition to the t-shirt, inspirational mug, vignettes, thank you note and phone call, newsletter and high five....
You will receive an AUTOGRAPHED copy of MEREDITH BAXTER's autobiography, "Untied". |
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