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DAP Forums > DREAM Act > Taking Action

Spreading the Word Ideas, PSA's?

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10-17-2008, 04:46 PM
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Hey guys,

about me: I am located in NY and i have a lot of connections to TV organizations (i am 21 and an actress and a Dreamy!a weird position for me to be in)

I have access to really good camera equipment, good friends (non dreamies) that can help us spread the word, friends who work for network television.. i was wondering if anyone has a very well thought out, smart way of spreading the word (GOOD Ideas for a PSA), I can tape it, I can even speak in it, throw it on youtube, try to get it on tv..

Thing is I've seen other PSA's for the Dream Act, but I am not sure of how much awareness they've spread, I'm hoping to get a celebrity of some sort of help us get it passed ( I have friends that know celebrities that might be interested).. I understand that the Dreamact kids like us are an underground community in a way and it isn't always safe for everyone to speak out.

I respect that, but I am thinking we can do it in a roundabout way.. ( I am getting tired of not doing anything about it other than calling senators, I am willing to put myself on the line.)

We can make PSA's I can talk to the camera, maybe some of you guys talk about your story, we don't have to say your names in it. ( if you guys don't want to be in it or think it isn't safe, then we can just get (non celebrity)actors to do some smart talking points about the Dreamact as YOU, I think it could be just as effective)

If anyone has experience doing this and KNOW of an idea that would GET THE POINT ACROSS and help. (what to say, what NOT to say)

Maybe we need to work smarter, not harder.

Please let's take advantage of my sources and put our heads together.

I am excited about hearing back from you guys!

I am fully confident in myself, and you guys. This is our time, I think Obama is going to help us too.

Message me here or private message!
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10-18-2008, 04:33 AM
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10-19-2008, 11:28 AM
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i'm in. If we can make a video like the one above, we will definitely make a difference.
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10-19-2008, 03:27 PM
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^yea that video above is awesome. It's a simple concept, but very moving. I'm in NJ, and I'll try to help as much as I can, but with Grad school I don't have very much free time.
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Maybe we can get record the DREAMers talking about their story without showing their face.
Like focus on their hands as they're talking, etc. Use creative angles.

I've never heard of celebrities speaking for or against the immigration issue.
During the student marches in 2006 in LA, were there celebrities participating?
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The problem is with celebrities, even if they support our cause, a lot of people don't, and it could lead to trouble for the said celebrity.

I'm in New York, and if you need any help, let me know. I also know people who could help and some semi-famous people who might be willing to speak.
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10-19-2008, 07:46 PM
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Quote:
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Maybe we can get record the DREAMers talking about their story without showing their face.
Like focus on their hands as they're talking, etc. Use creative angles.

I've never heard of celebrities speaking for or against the immigration issue.
During the student marches in 2006 in LA, were there celebrities participating?
what about all those apple videos? You know how the dancers are like shadows, we can do something like that? What do you think?

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Well, we won't exactly be dancing, but if we get animated enough when we talk, that might work.
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Get some actors. Kids of all ages. I don't think hiding faces will get the point across.
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Get some actors. Kids of all ages. I don't think hiding faces will get the point across.
this is a very good solution. How much would it cost though? ? Would we be able to get volunteer actors?
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