The Video Page

Digital technology has made it possible for video to be a one person medium; and therefore made video available to me! Documentary is still my thing!

All videos are VHS, and priced at $15.00 each, plus $3.50 for first class postage and handling. 

The State of the Union

1h16m43s

This 40 minute prepared talk is followed by another 40 minutes of responses to questions from the audience. The Congressman talks about the lies that led us to war in Iraq, the lack of preparation for occupation and the current press to distance Iraq from the presidential campaign. He talks of our responsibility for the actions of this country, and for taking care of returning veterans, who have done only what they were asked to do. 

From the Soapbox

16m19s

A collaboration with the Cannabis Consumers Campaign, this video explores contemporary attitudes about marijuana usage and the connections between marijuana, medicine, and civil rights through interviews with more than 30 consumers and one non-consumer. Produced at the Seattle Hempfest 2003.

One Day, the President Came to Town

23m17s

When activists learned that Bush was coming to Seattle on August 22, 2003, they had less than 3 weeks to plan an “unwelcoming” reception. This video is about 2 of the 3 resulting protests, with the ‘Billionaires’ street theater; a ‘conversation’ when Bush protestors invade a nearby pro-Bush demo; the speakers and march on Saturday.

The Next President of the    United States, Dennis Kucinich 

23m43s

I am not one who claims to be able to predict the future, but "as the next president" is the phrase that Dennis used quite a bit during this talk. And, frankly, I hope he's right! Dennis Kucinich is the only candidate who offers something different, wholesome and honest, for the directions this country might take in the future. Additional video by Ed Mays.

Life and War in Iraq: A    Human Perspective      33m8s 

A talk by Kathy Kelly, a member of the Iraq Peace Team and 3 time Pulitzer Peace Prize nominee, talks of life in Baghdad before and during the war, and during the first 10 days of occupation.

War and the Rise of     Christian Fascism       53m03s

This talk by Rev. Rich Lang of Seattle explores the confusion of these times, and how the neo conservatives in the White House use the bible to justify their actions. His ideas are well presented, and well documented; the presentation both entertaining and enlightening. The talk is followed by Stan Is Love singing his Talking Election Blues.

Kids Speak on War      8m29s

The voices of more than 30 of the many young people -- from college down to knee high -- who picked up microphones and declared for peace before and during the Iraq war of 2003. While this particular battle in the so called war on terrorism is over, the ideas and observations from these young patriots are still relevant today.

March 22, 2003-Seattle  11m39s    

4 days into the Iraq war, the 3rd day of peace demonstrators' 7 day vigil, there had been no violence by demonstrators, but that didn't deter the Seattle police from some rather brutal violence of their own making, ending by herding demonstrators to Pioneer Square and keeping them there under armed guard. (additional video footage by Ed Mays)

Give Peace a Chance 18m34s

A documentary of the Seattle peace movement, Dec 2002 thru Feb 16, 2003. Excerpts from public speeches and interviews with people on the streets give insight into many of the reasons people don't want war.

The largest pro marijuana political rally in the world happens in Seattle, and this video gives the viewer an excellent view of the event and of the pro pot movement in the United States in August, 2002.

And yes, I do.

Raising the 307      12m

On March 28, 2002, the last functioning Boeing 307 Stratoliner crashed into Elliott Bay in Seattle. This video compresses a 12 hour work day into 12 minutes of video and music as this national treasure is pulled out of the water and placed on a barge for transport back to Boeing Field for a second restoration.

Doin' the Fremont      27m Parade 1999             18m

Two videos for the price of one, these are behind the scenes looks at two of Seattle's favorite events, the Fremont Street Fair and the Solstice Parade. Listen to interviews of people responsible for these popular events, watch as floats are built and the fair gets ready, then sit back and enjoy the Fremont Street Fair and Solstice Parade.

Son et Lumiere: Volunteer Park Archeologies was a collaboration with sound and video artist Dan Senn. Funded by the King County Arts Commission, it was presented at the conservatory (pictured) in Volunteer Park on 16 monitors placed among the plants. The program was stories gathered by the artists from 11 gardeners, ages 35 - 95, about gardening, food storage and general frugality. The 1st part of this video is a documentary of  the installation (10m). The 2nd part is the stories (42m).