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    Documentary on Reshaping the American Dream

    Hi! I'm working on an upcoming documentary called the American Dream, that addresses issues around trying to reform the American Dream into something that is relevant today. The film is from the creators of Sicko, Bowling for Columbine, and Farenheit 9/11.

    There's more info on the film here: http://wordpress.americandreamthemovie.com/

    I found some articles from various papers around the web telling individual's stories about how simplifying life has lead to greater happiness. I was hoping to find potential interviewees, within close distance to the bay area in CA, to share their experiences.

    Here's one couple's story I found recently:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/bu...pagewanted=all

    Thank you for your time,

    Chloe Lee



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    Hi there - I live in the SF Bay Area and would be willing to be interviewed. Send me a PM and I'll get back to you.
    Sounds like a cool project!

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    That's great! I listed that NY Times link to find some stories similar to that couple's. Can you tell me a little about your story? Thanks!

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    Sounds like a great project and one that is long overdue. I don't have anyone in the Bay area that I can refer you to but if you haven't done so already you might want to check with the New Road Map Foundation.

    http://financialintegrity.org/index....Map_Foundation

    They should have plenty of leads for you.

    Looking forward to seeing the movie.

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    Thanks for the response, Weston. I think somewhere in Northern CA would also work, maybe even anywhere in CA, if the story is good. Let me know if anyone comes to mind!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rollercloaster View Post
    Thanks for the response, Weston. I think somewhere in Northern CA would also work, maybe even anywhere in CA, if the story is good. Let me know if anyone comes to mind!
    Maybe try reaching Carol Holst. I believe she lives in Southern Cal.

    Probably the easiest method of contact is through the website

    http://www.postconsumers.com/education/

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    Another possibility might be Linda Breen Pierce. I believe she lives in California. I know her and Ms. Holst only through their writings but they would probably both be excellent resources.

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    Thanks for that link. I went ahead and just sent an email to Carol Holst. Is Linda also on the site somewhere? I see most of the articles are written by a Kari O'Connor.

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    You can probably reach her through her publishers http://www.gallagherpress.com/lbp.htm but looking at her bio on that page she apparently has moved to Mexico. Still may be worth getting in touch with since I believe she lived in California for many years and would probably be able to give you some leads.

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    it's sounds interesting. Too bad you aren't asking for people outside of the bay area, I know that when we lived there we specifically moved to an area of the country where housing was affordable and we could have a big garden. By moving we were able to retire early to pursue our hobbies and make significant contributions to society without the millstone of jobs to pay a big mortgage around our necks.

    also, there are many people around the country who have shunned the "you gotta consume more" message and have found their own american dream based on family, friends and community as opposed to filling houses with worthless junk. I wish you luck.

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