(1888PressRelease)
September 27, 2008 - Boston, MA – Beginning today, a film crew will embark on a journey through the swing states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and New Hampshire, to create short video portraits of women named Sarah who support Barack Obama. The project is called “My Name is Sarah” and according to director Tanit Sakakini it came about due to the remarkable interest in Sarah Palin. “Sarah Palin is not the only Sarah with a stake in the 2008 Presidential Race,” says Sakakini. “There are thousands of Sarahs across the nation who reflect America’s values and share a vision for the future of our country. They’re mothers, workers, educators, providers and they’re voting in November for Barack Obama.”
The filmmakers involved come from Los Angeles, Boston, New York and New Hampshire and their first stop is Selinsgrove, PA to film a Sarah there who is a 42 year old mother of three. From there, it’s onto Toledo, Ohio and then Ypsilanti, Michigan and Indianapolis and New Hampshire to continue compiling these portraits of Sarahs for Obama.
Says Sakakini, “This is a viral marketing campaign speaking to undecided women in swing states. If Sarah Palin is appealing to a certain demographic as a new sort of “heroine,” then we’ll offer alternative Sarah heroines - each of them likeable, relatable, and heroic in an every-day way. They are women who reflect American values.”
In addition to the film, the group is also launching the project’s Blog which will be the central location for all information. Here women named Sarah/Sara from across the country (and US citizens living abroad) will post their hopes for family, country, and for Obama as president. While they’re coming from various backgrounds, their stories all begin the same, “My name is Sarah.” The progress of the film will also be posted on the blog and can be found at http://mynameissarah.net.
Sarah stories can be emailed to sarah.stories1 ( @ ) gmail dot com
Filming Itinerary:
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Selinsgrove, PA. Interview Sarah B., a 42-year-old mother of three.
Thursday, Sept. 25
Toledo, OH, Interview Sarah A., 52-year-old mother of three.
Friday Sept. 26
Ypsilanti, MI, Interview Sarah V., 54-year-old mother of two.
Saturday, Sept 27
Indianapolis, IN, Interview Sara W., 26-year-old community college teacher.
Monday, Sept. 29
New Hampshire, TBA
The Crew:
Tanit Sakakini is a commercial and fine art director and photographer. www.TanitSakakini.com
Danielle Sakakini a media professional in the New England area.
Nic Sadler is a cinematographer from Los Angelas via Australia. www.NicSadler.com
Jason Moriber of the Internet marketing company, WiseElephant, is the project’s online producer. www.WiseElephant.com
Maria Sheehan of NY/Boston-based RedTree Productions is an advising Producer on “My Name Is Sarah.” www.RedTreeProd.com
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