Panic Nation Movie

2010-10-26T13:46:00.001-05:00

Panic Nation is an intense look at how state-sponsored immigration laws have taken a foot-hold in America. The film screens in Dallas as part of the VISTAS Film Festival this Saturday. Joining the filmmaker immediately following the film will be Dallas City Councilmember, Delia Jasso, DREAM Act youth activist Jennifer Cortez, Latino History professor, Dr. Roberto Calderon, and the publisher of Latina Lista, Marisa Trevino.

Facts and opinions documenting both sides of this volatile immigration debate are presented as the documentary delves into the history, reasons and the rise of state sponsored illegal-immigration laws and their effects. Former White House cabinet member Henry Cisneros, multi-award winning writer of “Sesame Street” Luis Santeiro, and multi-award winning actor Esai Morales are among the interviewees. Citizens, professionals, business owners and experts, tell their stories inter-woven with those of lawmakers like Oklahoma’s State Representative Randy Terrill, who fashioned America’s first state omnibus immigration law and precursor to Arizona’s SB-1070.

Ruben Navarrette, Jr., two-time Harvard graduate/syndicated columnist, a contributor to CNN, an expert on this debate and appears in the film states, “We have a broken border, we know that. But we also have a broken dialogue.”

Producer/Director, George Adams continues taking his film on the film festival circuit as he did with his last film, Torn from the Flag, on which he was the associate producer. The film about the fall of communism and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 went to 17 festivals world-wide and garnered 8 awards including a run for the 2009 Oscars.

“The immigration debate is a highly emotional issue,” says Adams, “If I can get people to react in a positive way, a productive way, in addressing this issue, then the film will be successful.” Adams will be in attendance when he brings Panic Nation to Dallas where the film will screen on October 30th at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station at 3:30PM.

For more info, visit panicnationmovie.com

PANIC NATION THEATRICAL SCREENING IN AZ

2010-08-20T13:23:00.000-05:00

Two-time award winning documentary film PANIC NATION will screen for a six day run at the Cinema Latino de Phoenix beginning on September 10 through 16.

The film premiered to an enthusiastic audience and won the Best Documentary Award at the Broadway International Film Festival in Los Angeles. In addition, the film's Producer/Director George Adams, was recognized by the City of Los Angeles and awarded a Certificate of Celebration... for his contribution to cinema, art and culture.

Former White House cabinet member Henry Cisneros, two-time Harvard graduate, syndicated columnist and CNN contributor Ruben Navarrette Jr., multi-award winning writer of "Sesame Street" Luis Santeiro, and multi-award winning actor Esai Morales are among of the interviewees. Citizens, professionals, business owners and experts tell their stories inter-woven with those of lawmakers like Oklahoma's State Representative Randy Terrill, who fashioned America's first state omnibus immigration law and precursor to Arizona's SB-1070.

"This is a film that gets to the heart of the immigration issue..." noted Marisa Treviño, publisher of Latina Lista.

For more information please visit:
http://www.cinemalatino.com/theater/page/phoenix
and
http://panicnationmovie.com/

Join Cinema Latino de Phoenix on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/cinemalatino.phoenix

Screening of the documentary PANIC NATION at LULAC NATIONAL CONVENTION

2010-07-11T17:21:00.000-05:00

JULY 14 and 15 Screening times: 10AM - 12:30PM - 3PM - 7PM

Our feature-length documentary delves into the history, reasons and the rise of state sponsored anti-immigration laws and their negative affects on the Latino community.

This volatile topic is timely and affects all of us. Multi-award winning actor Esai Morales, politician/businessman and former White House cabinet member Henry Cisneros, multi-award winning writer of “Sesame Street” Luis Santeiro and two-time Harvard graduate/syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette Jr. are just a few of the interviewees featured in PANIC NATION. Individuals tell their stories inter-woven with those of lawmakers, citizens, professionals, business owners and experts, who discuss various facts and opinions documenting both sides of this volatile issue.

• “PANIC NATION is a film that gets to the heart of the immigration issue… No doubt, this film will trigger conversations throughout the country.” Marisa Treviño, Publisher of Latina Lista

• “Adams researches and analyzes (anti-immigration laws) with an open and direct approach.” Joshua Hatfield – El Nacional

• “PANIC NATION is a raw and sobering film that introduces humanity to the layered and complex discussion about illegal immigration.” Ron J. Jackson Jr. – The Oklahoman staff writer

• Endorsed by League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) de Oklahoma.

Gracias por su tiempo y consideración.

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2010-06-04T16:32:00.000-05:00

New, the latest and greatest update for our documentary film PANIC NATION. Read the update on line! Click here for update

2010-05-28T13:43:00.002-05:00

Producer/Director George Adams was interviewed by AOL NEWS.Read the article here#AOLNews #PanicNation

2010-03-31T17:13:00.000-05:00

The Perfectionist ... check out our latest blog! http://www.panicnationmovie.com/blog

2010-03-07T13:16:00.001-06:00

Please ... we need this now! Stop state sponsored anti-immigration bills. We want fair federal reform! http://bit.ly/dcVXfm

2010-03-05T15:02:00.001-06:00

Rep. Terrill is now going after children of immigrants. Read our blog. http://bit.ly/jvZHL

2010-02-19T15:36:00.000-06:00

That’s a wrap! Okay, almost... http://bit.ly/101bAm

2010-02-05T14:05:00.000-06:00

We need FEDERAL REFORM! Panic Nation's latest blog entry: Federal Immigration Law Preempts Employment Provisions http://bit.ly/101bAm

2010-01-28T13:43:00.001-06:00

We had our first test screening a couple of weeks ago and I'm sure many of you are looking forward to a film review: http://bit.ly/101bAm

2010-01-14T13:16:00.001-06:00

Our first test screening this Saturday! Read the blog. http://panicnationmovie.com/blog

2010-01-01T12:57:00.001-06:00

Feliz Año Nuevo a todos!

2009-12-31T12:19:00.001-06:00

Oklahoma’s #1 Spanish Newspaper El Nacional lists Panic Nation in the top 50 events of 2009! Read here: http://bit.ly/6Gs45Z

Year End Request

2009-12-22T12:25:00.001-06:00

Thank you for your support of Panic Nation. Your generosity in the past has made a difference and we hope that we can count on you again to make a gift in the interest of Panic Nation before the end of the year.

Panic Nation’s intention is to bring awareness of the effects that Oklahoma’s House Bill 1804 has had on the Latino and Anglo communities. It is of vital importance as it examines the subject of states enacting their own anti-immigration laws. HB-1804 is known as the strictest anti-immigration state law in the country and other states are planning to follow its example. This film explains the origins of HB-1804 and the hate-groups behind it.

Whether you can afford to give five dollars or five-thousand dollars or more, we need your support to make our vision a reality. Think of it as the best investment you will ever make—an investment in nurturing the full potential of Panic Nation so that we may reach large audiences throughout the country. As a direct result of donations from supporters like you, your generosity will allow the film to flourish.

As you can imagine much goes into making a film and Panic Nation is no different. Essential items that require a film to be successful are the following: star power, dynamic music soundtrack, sharp-looking graphics, legal copyright and releases, eye-catching posters, distribution costs and various fees for film festivals etc, just to name a few.

For your contribution your name will be in the film's credits as a contributor. For large gifts, donors will receive full acknowledgments in the films credits and marketing materials as well as invitations to advance screenings of the film. We are also accepting inmemoriam acknowledgment gifts to be listed in the closing credits.

I am so proud of the work that we have done thus far, all of which is possible because of the generous support of enthusiastic people like you. Panic Nation has non-profit status through the International Documentary Association and relies on our donors to help fund the project. Won't you help us with a gift before the end of 2009? Please CLICK HERE (http://panicnationmovie.com/how_you_can_help) to help.

Thank you very much for your donation to this very timely documentary project.

Yours truly,
George Adams
Producer/Director
Panic Productions, LLC

2009-12-09T13:07:00.000-06:00

Production team of PANIC NATION releases previous film TORN FROM THE FLAG on DVD. Read more here... http://bit.ly/jvZHL

2009-11-20T15:03:00.002-06:00

From all of us here at the Panic Production office, let me say thank you to Paola Alvarez de Bennett who hosted a fundraiser for Panic Nation this past Wednesday and to Narciso Arguelles for speaking to the group. Read more on the Panic Nation blog.

www.panicnationmovie.com/blog

2009-11-13T11:32:00.002-06:00

Happy 13th! Check out this week's BLOG on http://panicnationmovie.com/blog

2009-11-05T10:31:00.000-06:00

Thank you Marisa Treviño for the prominant placement of Panic Nation on Latina Lista. Check it out: www.latinalista.net

2009-10-30T10:30:00.000-05:00

I deliberated about doing something spooktakular for this week’s blog, seeing that it’s Halloween... For more click: http://bit.ly/jvZHL

2009-10-23T11:29:00.000-05:00

I think I can I think I can. For more please read Panic Nation's blog: http://bit.ly/jvZHL

2009-10-16T16:23:00.000-05:00

George asks that you read the latest blog entry on the Panic Nation website. Does this mean I'm a master grasshopper? http://bit.ly/jvZHL

2009-10-09T14:35:00.000-05:00

Please checkout the PANIC NATION website we have new updates: http://bit.ly/AeLRn
Have a great weekend everyone!

Muchisimas gracias!

2009-10-02T15:36:00.004-05:00

The Panic Nation team would like to give a special thank you
to Marisa Treviño for doing an article about Panic Nation.

We have been receiving positive comments about the film
and hope that people will help us make this film possible.

We’d also like to thank our recent anonymous donors for
their support of the film.

Click here to read the Latina Lista article.

Visit http://www.panicnationmovie.com/ for more information.

2009-08-25T10:00:00.000-05:00

Meanwhile somewhere in an office on MacArthur Boulevard...

Go to http://panicnationmovie.com/blog to read latest blog

George Adams talks about his documentary.

2009-07-30T13:30:00.003-05:00

Director George Adams talks about Panic Nation at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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Filming at the Oklahoma Historical Museum

2009-07-27T17:13:00.003-05:00

Today the Panic Nation crew went to the OK Historical Museum and was able to capture footage of how the Latino community has influenced the state of Oklahoma.

The following pictures are on location:

Adams and Ferranti

A special thanks to the Historical Society for letting Panic Nation film on site.

We are still seeking funds for making the film possible. If you wish to donate please go to: http://www.panicnationmovie.com/how_you_can_help

At the Expo

2009-07-27T03:54:00.004-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came by the booth at the Hispanic Expo in OKC. We had a great turn out, made some new friends and discussed (even debated) the issue and needs of immigration reform.

George Adams Director/Producer at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Expo:

George Adams being interviewed at the Expo:

We are still seeking funds. If you would like to help the Panic Nation movement please click: http://www.panicnationmovie.com/how_you_can_help

Thanks again for all the continued support.

-Panic Nation Team

Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Expo

2009-07-21T13:07:00.003-05:00

The Panic Nation team will be at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Expo

Date: Saturday July 25th 10am—5pm
Location: State Fairgrounds Transportation Building
NW 10th and May
Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Come and meet the Panic Nation Production Team!

The Director of the film George Adams will be at the expo and he will be showing a clip of the movie.

If you mention that you saw this ad on this blog or any of the following social networks:

Myspace.com/PanicNation

Facebook.com/PanicNation

Twitter.com/PanicNation

You will receive a $5 discount off of any Panic Nation Merchandise and also included is an official Panic Nation sticker.

In addition, if you make a donation of $50 or more; you will be able to select a free piece of Panic Nation’s exclusive merchandise such as a shirt, hat, or cd.

Thank you everyone for your continued support of Panic Nation film.

Hope to see some familiar faces this Saturday at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Expo!

OKC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.okchispanicchamber.com/

Film site:
http://www.panicnationmovie.com/

Interview with reporter Bianca Lopez

2009-06-07T22:39:00.004-05:00

Producer/Director George Adams speaks with reporter Bianca Lopez about his documentary film Panic Nation.

We are moving forward and are spreading the word. If you want to fight for the cause and help make this film into a reality please go to our website:

http://www.panicnationmovie.com/how_you_can_help

Panic Nation Movie Info.

2009-06-06T03:14:00.001-05:00

Hola! Thank you for stopping by and checking out Panic Nation's blog on blogger. Our first blog is over what we are currently working on at Panic productions.

This upcoming independent film is of vital importance as it examines the subject of states enacting immigration laws. HB-1804 is known as one of the strictest immigration state laws in the country. The filmmakers look at this topic with an open, direct approach chronicling the thoughts, ideas and personal stories of those who are drafting, promoting, and passing these laws. The film also provides footage directly from individuals, business owners, professionals, and others who will be or have been affected by these laws.

If you would like to contribute to the film please go to:

http://www.panicnationmovie.com/how_you_can_help