Groundbreaking Documentary Directed by the Iraqi People
to Hit Theatres on October 29
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Voices of Iraq, a groundbreaking
documentary directed by more than 2,000 Iraqis, will be distributed by Mark
Cuban and Todd Wagner's **Magnolia Pictures** following an agreement announced
today. The film has already generated significant media interest for going
beyond the limits of western journalists and empowering Iraqis to share their
stories for the first time in more than two decades. The film is set to be
released on October 29, 2004 in 10 U.S. cities, including New York,
Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco.
"This is the one movie everyone should see before they vote," Mark Cuban
said. "The power of this movie comes from the unfiltered view that only the
Iraqis themselves can provide. If the war in Iraq is an issue that impacts
your vote, you have to see this movie first."
Voices of Iraq was filmed and directed by more than 2,000 Iraqis from all
walks of life. The producers distributed 150 digital video cameras across the
country and received over 450 hours of footage from teachers, doctors,
policemen, children and even insurgents. The film offers a unique opportunity
to hear the diverse perspective of Iraqis on issues at the forefront of a
global debate over war, terror and the prospects for democratic reform. Voices
of Iraq does what no other film or news organization has done before.
Former MTV producers Eric Manes and Martin Kunert partnered with actor
and Gulf War veteran Archie Drury to distribute digital video cameras all
across Iraq. Beginning amidst the Falluja uprising in April, through the
marshlands in the South and Kurdish communities in the North and ending in
September of this year, thousands of ordinary Iraqis became filmmakers to
reveal the richness, complexity and emotion of their lives.
"We feel it's important for people to see this film for an unfiltered look
at how Iraqis see their future," Manes said. "They understand what's at stake
in trying to create a fledgling democracy in the Middle East. We're excited
to have **Magnolia Pictures** as our partner as we release this important look
at life inside Iraq."
Advance showings of Voices of Iraq for invited audiences will be held in
New York City on October 20, Washington D.C. on October 21 and Los Angeles on
October 25. For more information on the film, visit
http://www.voicesofiraq.com.
Contact: Mark Bennett, +1-202-261-2872, or cell: +1-202-256-8824, for
Booya Productions; or Jeff Reichert of Magnolia Pictures, +1-617-352-4606.
SOURCE Booya Productions
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Related links:
http://www.voicesofiraq.com
CONTACT:
Mark Bennett, +1-202-261-2872, or cell:
+1-202-256-8824, for Booya Productions; or Jeff Reichert of
Magnolia Pictures, +1-617-352-4606
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