Tea Party Meets Occupy Wall Street (2012)

Campbell Films delivers a fresh, unscripted investigation into the viewpoints behind The Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements in this series of captivating interviews. With surprisingly frank and down-to-earth discussion, the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street speakers take on a variety of hot button political issues including the Federal Reserve and banking systems, socialism, the free market..., the media, education, the role and size of the government, the environment and the constitution. Ms. Michael Greer, a Conservative Republican and Scott Himrod, an Occupy Wall Street Activist fed up with the banking system, each begin the documentary by expressing a deep dismay with the recent turn of events taken in the United States. They convey a loss of faith in the republican and the democratic parties and reveal that they have joined their respective movements to be part of the change they hope to see in this country. Over the course of the hour-long DVD, Ms. Greer and Mr. Himrod discover they have a great deal in common. Both wish to shrink big government in favor of more localized governing bodies and end the Federal Reserve system. The speakers favor strong political participation and involvement on the part of the average citizen, and both sides want to encourage transparent, respectful and open debates. Whether you are a political scholar or someone largely unfamiliar with the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements, you will take away from this film valuable new insights and a greater appreciation for the role of organized debate within the political process. In a culture of negative ad campaigns and soundbites, this DVD stands out in its strong commitment to unbiased journalism free from caricature and agenda.