Moving Pictures Move Left

It's 3 A.M and a there's a phone ringing in the White House. Somebody, of course, will have to answer that phone. Somebody with sound judgment and unwavering courage. One thing is certain: it won't be you. You're too busy -- too busy making crazy hot love to a partner with bone structure so perfect it's destined to make even A-list movie stars envious. How'd you get so lucky? Simple. It's because you're a Democrat.

Now there's a straightforward campaign message we can all get behind -- and the one at the center of Blue Balled, the premiere film from TruthThroughAction.org -- a new political organization founded by independent filmmakers in New York. By bringing the Indie community and political activists together, we're creating edgy short films and online videos that support the Democratic Party. They're being distributed for free on video sharing websites like Youtube.com.

Our goal is simple -- engage young voters in an innovative and cost effective way, providing them with the sort of entertaining content that reminds them that being Democrat is "cool," the sort, perhaps most importantly, that they are willing to spread virally online. By supplementing the message coming directly from the party and campaigns, we're making sure we use every available method, and every new technology, to win back the White House this November -- and keep it. Through Election Day, we're planning on producing more than a dozen films in all genres, each with a bit of an edge and clever hook.

This past Thursday, over six hundred people joined us in Manhattan to screen Blue Balled, enjoy "Political Monogamy," an accompanying photo exhibit by Reka Nyari, and contribute so we can continue making progressive films and videos. Check out the film below, forward it to friends and visit our website today to get involved.

Comments

[AdlaiStevenson]

I'm a long-time progressive. This is funny on one level, but sad on another. Is this what politics has come to? We're so divided from one another we can't even engage in a political discussion with people we disagree with?

[orianna]

I think this is an awful message to put out there! It equates dems with sexual promiscuity.... NOT the message we want to give our youth or the value-driven voters we want to attract.... bad move... we don't need this kind of help, really!

[KarlaElisa]

How delightfully creative and reflective of our times! Can't wait to see more of these.

[kulenski]

The neoCon guy seemed that not only was he closeted McCain supporter but obviously a closeted gay man.

As for the progressive guy at the end, he seems like he has "game". I mean, he's has style and the right political preference for girl in the video.

[westreal]

LOL

All Republicans hide their affiliation when they're about to hit it.

[FirstShirt]

I thought it was great. Particularly the democrat trolling the dark streets at night. Wearing a donkey pin.

[Tblack]

I want the Donkey pin...lol

[Jonahson]

Errr..isn't that hitting below the belt!

[slbailey1]

Very funnyy clip, I love it!!

[rbryanh]

I know what we can do to improve life in America! Let's use carefully engineered images of improbably gorgeous models in highly emotional situations to sway attitudes without addressing any issues whatsoever! Woo Hoo!

The message for voters is "why think when you can masturbate?" The message for candidates is "why struggle for personal integrity and intelligent, workable policy when a brain-dead electorate will vote for 'cool.'"

This isn't art, it certainly isn't journalism, and if I wanted to be subjected to propaganda, I'd attend a McCain rally.

[Donnat]

I have to admit I would have done the same thing if I'd been that girl.

[RoseMerry]

oh, please....

[JLee]

Good choice, the second guy is way hotter. I wanna get me one of those badges!

[Keith52]

Uhhh..... ok....

[michelv]

I guess we are back to elementary school.

[AxelDC]

That guy wasn't just Republican; he's in the closet!

[marlainWA]

that is funny...