The movie's website is now live:THANK YOU, Al B.!
Posted on 06/05/2011 9:25:30 PM PDT by RonDog
The movie's website is now live:THANK YOU, Al B.!
I like YOUR version better!It has the cast -- and the url.
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...from the discussion thread posted here by FReeper Al B.:Dan Riehl, BigHollywood.com: ‘The Undefeated’ Review: Our Story, Not Simply Sarah Palin’s
Stephen K. Bannon’s powerful documentary, “The Undefeated,” may be the condensed story of Sarah Palin to date; however, that’s far from all that it is."The Undefeated" is as much America’s story and a story of American Exceptionalism, as it is your story, if you consider yourself a genuine Reagan-Republican, or Conservative. Add in the dynamics of significant under-currents within contemporary American culture and politics, especially of the Republican strain, and one begins to appreciate the scope of Bannon’s latest epically American political film.Assuming one knows at least a bit of Palin’s more recent story – and the film appears to primarily target Conservatives, Tea Party types and GOP primary voters who would - the film’s tremendous force and tension comes from the confrontation of all those things Bannon accurately embodies in Palin pitted against elitist, establishment forces intent on, not simply opposing, but destroying both Palin and what she represents.Bannon artfully weaves those broader themes into the story of Sarah Palin not simply as political, or theatrical device, but demonstrates them to be genuine, honest and accurate in keeping with the documentary format.
The opening will likely leave many a viewer sitting alone in a darkened theater asking, … why?Why are they so intent on destroying Sarah Palin (or me, and what I believe in, assuming one has come to identify with the former Governor politically to at least some degree)?And that’s just the first four minutes.From my first viewing of a rough cut of "The Undefeated" over a week ago, to re-visiting the opening four times now, as an individual deeply passionate about conservative politics – even if often expressed confrontationally,I’ve not been able to get through it once without checking back tears born of a mix of emotions - from sadness and anger, to frustration and deep concern.I’m not ashamed to say, on more than one occasion, said checking failed...
However, the tears are not for, or about, Sarah Palin.I consider myself a fan, certainly, but am not so naive as to entrust my entire politics and beliefs in any one person, or political figure – not even Ronald Reagan.At no time does the film take on what would have been an unfortunate tone, that of making her appear a victim, somehow.It’s the painful realization of a broader truth for America and America’s current politics that grabbed me up and invested me so deeply in Bannon’s film. Besides, why cry for Sarah Palin, she is and remains "The Undefeated," in the grand scheme?
Palin is a fighter and a survivor, as the film makes abundantly clear...-- snip --...And for that and that alone, what did she get?
Cut to the next three minutes of the opening of Bannon’s "The Undefeated," as the likes of Matt Damon, Rosie O’Donnell, David Letterman, Bill Maher, and so many others, hurl insult and slander one after another at her: slutty, idiot, retard - with a retarded child, moron, c*nt, cartoon, hockey mom, tw*t, a nice looking parrot, dumb, get out of our face, stupid bitch … and on it goes – until this day, to a degree.But that’s only because Palin’s still standing, true to form and film, she remains "The Undefeated" even now after all of that...
Hi, Ron.
Updated bookmark. :-)
...Yes, as Palin biography, resume, a bit of recent political history and portent of things possibly to come,it’s a potential political atomic bomb set to go off at the beginning of the GOP Presidential primary.But will it ignite?That depends on any mass reaction across the conservative grassroots and among GOP primary voters.My own best guess is that, as with her recent bus tour, this is now something of a trial balloon. If there’s an opening and enough people there that want her, my guess is she will step up.That would be in keeping with the concept of a servant’s heart.
But it should be noted that "The Undefeated" is genuinely more Bannon’s vision, than it is Palin’s.Bannon was first contacted to do some short films – part of an effort I’ll weigh in on elsewhere. Sarah Palin, along with others, are re-inventing conservative media and communications – taking Reagan’s concept of going around, or over the heads of the media directly to the people to a new level thanks to new and developing forms of communication. But given that it is, in fact, Bannon’s film and not Palin’s, we can add the notion that this has always somehow been Palin’s grand plan to the long list of fallacies many seem intent on ascribing to the woman.Think of Sarah Palin what you will, the fact is, there is no other individual in American politics today, except perhaps for Barack Obama, that has generated so much focus and attention.That alone elevates Palin to a level any GOP nominee is going to have to achieve to be truly competitive in 2012.But even if Sarah Palin doesn’t run, or fails to re-ignite the spark in grassroot hearts she did in 2008, someone is going to have to carry the banner for "The Undefeated" in 2012 – lest what might be called a more traditionalist view of America not remain undefeated for very long.That, for me, is the real message to be taken away from Bannon’s "The Undefeated."With a Democrat Party now fully committed to statism and a GOP establishment that all too often embraces a slow-stepped form of compromise that ultimately gets us to the same place more slowly, Bannon’s film is every bit a story about America’s larger political future, than it is biopic of one former Governor and Vice Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin.While "The Undefeated" serves incredibly well as a film about Sarah Palin and could very well spark any potential Palin candidacy for 2012, beyond that, it is a remarkable commentary and critique on America’s current culture and politics – and it belongs in conservative political history books for that reason alone, if not more.And that’s why it’s a must see film for those on the Right interested and motivated when it comes to conservative and Republican politics - whether one fancies Sarah Palin, or not.
This may be the "Never-Ending Thread."Next up, more articles about Steve Bannon's MARKETING STRATEGY for "The Undefeated," i.e.
WHEN and WHEREcan people actually SEE the final version of this incredible film.
Next up, more articles about Steve Bannon's MARKETING STRATEGY for "The Undefeated," i.e.The summaries of MANY of the news articles that I will be linking to here are also posted here:WHEN and WHEREcan people actually SEE the final version of this incredible film.
Sheila Marikar, ABCnews.com: Sarah Palin's Documentary to Go Nationwide July 15
Sarah Palin's documentary is coming soon to a theater near you.ARC Entertainment, the publicity firm behind "The Undefeated," announced today that the film that chronicles Palin's curtailed term as governor of Alaska, will open in AMC theaters across the country on July 15.
Cities and regions featuring "The Undefeated" include Dallas, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Atlanta, Orange County, Calif., Phoenix, Houston, Indianapolis and Kansas City.In a statement released by ARC, a co-founder of the production company behind the film compared "The Undefeated" to the "Rocky" movies, with Palin filling in for the fist-swinging Sylvester Stallone."We are thrilled that AMC will give 'The Undefeated' a national theatrical release this summer," said Victory Film Group co-founder Glenn Bracken Evans.With its story of a small-town girl who, against all odds, rises to the pinnacles of American government, the film plays with all the drama of a 'Rocky' picture, only with a woman as the central figure and with politics instead of boxing.""The documentary is made to be seen on a big screen.
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"The Undefeated" will face tough competition opening July 15 -- it's the same day that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" comes out.
But AMC, which operates 24 of the 50 highest-grossing theatres in the country, stands behind their gamble."AMC is committed to providing distinct content to diverse audiences across the United States," Nikkole Denson-Randolph, AMC's vice president of specialty and alternative content, said in ARC's press release."We are proud to consistently offer a wide variety of product to our guests."
"The Undefeated" may undergo major edits before it hits theaters.Politico.com reported Thursday that the film's more graphic scenes -- including profanity and violence -- will likely be removed to make the final cut PG-13.
Here's a nice photograph of Governor Palin, from www.hollywoodreporter.com:
I have been sick most of the day since I got home from a hair show with my hairdresser - we won -!!!!
CA here I come with two colors of hair with 4 beaded feathers in purple and pink....LOL.
I just watched Bannon on Hannity! His video appearance needs to be posted on a thread of its own!
SHE’S RUNING AND SHE’S GOING TO WIN!
Bannon said 2012 would be Ali & Frazier.
...from ANOTHER link posted on www.victoryfilmgroup.com/in-the-news:Jay Newton-Small, TIME.com: Sarah Palin the Movie: A Distribution Deal and a Sneak Peek
Steve Bannon announced Friday morning that his $1 million, two-hour cinematic opus on Sarah Palin’s political career will be distributed byAMC Theaters, the second largest theater chain in the U.S. with 5,325 screens.The Palin film will not be hitting all those screens, though, just those in 10 U.S. locales:Dallas, Denver, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Atlanta, Orange County, Phoenix, Houston, Indianapolis and Kansas City for an as-of-yet determined run.-- snip --The movie will premiere in Iowa, Bannon says, on June 28 or 29 – they’re still trying to nail down the theater.
The movie will premiere in Iowa, Bannon says, on June 28 or 29 – they’re still trying to nail down the theater.See also, THIS article:
Jennifer Jacobs, Des Moines Register: Palin movie to premier in Iowa this month
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