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What's The Matter With Kansas? DVD
“One of Ten Best Docs of the Year.”
- Roger Ebert
“A fascinating, heartbreaking doc.”
- SF Chronicle
Inspired by Thomas Frank’s New York Times Bestselling Book
“WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH KANSAS?”
Debut’s on DVD January 25, 2011 from Passion River Films
Bonus Materials Include Audio Commentaries, Exclusive Footage and Filmmaker Q&A
OVERVIEW: The critically acclaimed feature length documentary WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH KANSAS?, a compelling look into the rise of the conservative movement in America, comes to DVD on January 25, 2011 from Passion River Films. Hailed by Roger Ebert as “one of the best docs of the year,” this insightful film is packed with provocative interviews and footage that shed light on the rise of what is now widely known as The Tea Party Movement. The DVD, which also features never before seen footage, extended scenes and director commentary, is priced at $24.98 SRP. Pre-order close is December 14, 2010.
SYNOPSIS
Before the Tea Party movement had a name, author Thomas Frank’s controversial New York Times bestselling book “What’s the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America” explored the rise of conservatism in his home state of Kansas and exposed the contradictions of the movement. Based on Frank's book, director Joe Winston’s critically acclaimed feature length documentary WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH KANSAS? similarly deals with the ascendancy of conservatism and how conservative political strategists won the hearts and minds of Americans, a movement now more visible and very much in effect all across America today. The film adaptation, with its vivid characters and their unforgettable stories, sheds light on the national debate over who the conservatives are, where they come from, and why they continue to wield influence.
BONUS FEATURES
· Audio Commentaries - Go behind the scenes with filmmakers Joe Winston and Laura Cohen, and author Thomas Frank with these exclusive audio commentaries that take you inside the making of the film and directly connect people and events depicted in the film to today’s Tea Party Movement.
· Extended and Deleted Scenes – Exclusive extended and additional scenes not shown in theatres including:
o Christian home schooling (extended)
o Patrick Henry College (extended)
o The late Dr. George Tiller and his adversaries (extended)
o Inside the Pro-Life movement (deleted)
o Angel Dillard chooses conservative Christianity (extended)
o Farmer Donn Teske on free markets (deleted)
· Audience Q&A with Filmmakers – Delve deeper into the revelations of the conservative movement with author Thomas Frank, and filmmakers Laura Cohen and Joe Winston in this insightful audience Q&A filmed at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago.
FILMMAKERS
Director: Joe Winston
Written By: Based on the book by Thomas Frank
Produced By: Laura Cohen and Joe Winston
Director of Photography: T.W. Li
Film Editor: Joe Winston and Alex MacKenzie
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD
Street Date: January 18, 2011
Pre-Order Close: December 14, 2010
Copyright: 2010 Tallgrass Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Consumer Retail Price: $24.98
Catalog Number: PRDVD488963
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Layers: Dual layer
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
Rating: This film is not rated
Technical Info: English, English SDH
ABOUT Passion River Films
Since 1998, Passion River has been devoted to acquiring, distributing, and representing independent film projects for both the U.S. and foreign markets. Passion River offers "indie," documentary, and art house filmmakers with customizable modes of distribution and co-branding opportunities to effectively reach their niche audiences.
For more information, please visit www.passionriver.com
The educational version will be offered by Documentary Educational Resources (www.der.com) and digital download, VOD and television rights are handled by Filmbuff (http://filmbuffondemand.com )
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