Hi,

 

It's been a while since we were on the board so we thought we should update you all on the film, how it's been received and how you can see it.  We would also like to thank all of you that help make this film a reality.

 

Here is our current press release and new trailer:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsEt7vLQlNE

 

ASSAULTED: CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER FIRE

HITS 100 MILLION HOMES OCTOBER 1st

 

The debate over public safety versus gun rights that has taken place on national news programs, and in state and federal legislatures over the past nine months is now heading into living rooms across America. “Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire”, a 79-minute documentary (PG-13) that brings audiences to the center of the controversy over guns in America, is scheduled to be released October 1st on digital platforms, cable and satellite TV, and in DVD at better brick and mortar and online retailers October 15th. The film takes a step back from the normal public discourse that is filled with emotional rhetoric, to offer unique perspectives on the Second Amendment’s significance in American society while taking a critical look at current gun laws and their effect on public safety and civil rights.

 

Created by two-time Emmy winning producer and writer Kris Koenig (“400 Years of the Telescope,” the upcoming “Fight for Space”) and co-produced by Eric Katzenberg (“Secrets of Navy SEALS,” “American Guns”), the film is narrated by critically acclaimed rapper and actor Ice-T (“Law and Order: SVU”).

 

With the original intent of empowering a citizenry to defend itself against a corrupt or tyrannical government, the concept behind the Second Amendment may seem farfetched today. “Assaulted” weaves together such narrative threads as the post-World War II Battle of Athens and the Deacons for Defense of the Civil Rights Movement with more recent events, including the abandonment of Koreatown during the Rodney King Riots and the heavy-handed action taken by public officials during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, to show that tyranny comes in many forms.

 

With the purpose of igniting a meaningful gun control conversation, as opposed to adding to the existing rhetoric, “Assaulted” sought out constitutional historians, lawyers, law enforcement, educators, anti-violence leaders, gun rights activists and gun owners to lend their voices to the film. The result is more than 30 interviews from advocates on both sides of the argument.

 

What the critics think about “ASSAULTED ”

 

“‘Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire’ is a reasoned counter to Michael Moore's ‘Bowling for Columbine’ and, as such, a constructive addition to the current national firearms debate.” – Los Angeles Times

 

“‘Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire’ comes across as too thoughtful and well researched – in short, too reasonable — to be easily dismissed as mere agitprop.” – Variety

 

“[The film’s] real purpose is to bring some historical perspective to the argument, to move the conversation beyond emotion-based rhetoric.” – LA Weekly

 

“…along the way, the film provides some interesting food for thought that elevates the discussion.” 

 

“Assaulted isn't a one-sided documentary popped out of the Michael Moore mold. The film talks to a variety of sources, from fervent gun rights activist Ted Nugent to Dan Gross, the President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.” – Breitbart

 

“Testifies to the vital importance of gun ownership” - Hollywood Reporter

I would like a copy...  Either thru Amazon or on DVD.  Please let me know how to procure one.

 

C

I would like a copy...  Either thru Amazon or on DVD.  Please let me know how to procure one.

 

C

 

It's on Amazon and Amazon Instant Video.

Here are some links to retailers that sell the DVD:

 

http://www.riflegear.com/p-2561-assaulted-civil-rights-under-fire-dvd-2013.aspx

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPUB5KQ/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1CCJY2ZBQSRJXY7N569M&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630072222&pf_rd_i=507846

 

Download:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKS6VJW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=08YVAXAQVZ2KMFHFQPQY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630072222&pf_rd_i=507846

 

Thanks,

 

Kris

Interesting.  I will certainly be renting this once I can re-assemble my media center!

Now I can show way more people

I am impressed that DeadP included the negative review by Variety - well done. What this debate really needs is objectivity on both sides rather than hot wind blown by biased hot heads. I will check this documentary out.

 

Edit: the trailer is very good

Just saw it. Pretty good. I like the approach and it didn't come off a looney like I was afraid it would.

Bought it.  Watched it.  Liked it. 

 

C

I'll very likely see this at some point, so kudos to you.

 

My comment is about your press release.

 

"a 79-minute documentary (PG-13) that brings audiences to the center of the controversy over guns in America,"

 

Language matters.    There is no controversy about guns, by phrasing it this way, you've conceded to the leftists that there is something controversial about guns.

 

Rephrase it, something like this:

 

"A 79-minute documentary (PG-13) about how a small minority in the USA would like to ban guns and repeal the 2nd amendment."  Of course, I haven't seen your film yet, so the phrasing is certainly wrong, but you get the picture.

 

Once they get you to concede a point, they can force you negotiate away your freedoms.

 

Good luck with your film!

I just watched about 1/2 of it...A real shocker to learn that during the Catrina aftermath the Cops took everyones guns away. They went house to house like storm troopers...Just when they needed them most...What a discrace to thier badges, and the constitution.

Just ordered a copy.