There are many ways to spread the word, but none as EASY yet under-utilized as with Public Access TV. This is an invaluable asset in building the movement, yet most of us have ignored it.
We could EACH be reaching thousands of people.
See below:
For example, today my DVD "Life in Occupied Palestine" is airing on Free Speech TV nationally:
NOV 30th SHOW-TIMES:
- 3am, 7am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, and midnight in PST
- 6am, 10am, 4pm, 9pm, midnight & 3am Dec 1st in EST
(Adjust to your time-zone.)
BROADCAST LOCATIONS:
- 189 Public Access TV stations in 38 states
- Dish Network Ch. 9415 in all 50 states
HOW TO FIND YOUR LOCAL STATION(S):
- In your phone book
- www.communitymedia.se/cat/
- www.freespeech.org/html/
*** What's the significance? In one day, I have the potential to reach
more Americans than I have in 3 years of touring.
There are thousands of Public Access TV stations around the
country—sometimes several in one city. Even if just 1 tenth of 1
percent of Americans ever watch, that's still hundreds of thousands of
people, thousands for every local station.
The best part: Public Access TV stations are required to air materials
submitted by local citizens. In fact, to my understanding, FCC
regulations prohibit station employees from censoring films (except
those including pornography, extreme violence, and commercial
content). Informing your community is your right—so use it.
Over 2,500 stations nation-wide are currently without sponsors to air
Palestine films. This is a much-needed community service, and it
doesn't matter if:
-you don't have money
-you haven't visited Palestine
-you want to remain anonymous
All that matters is if you're a resident somewhere with Public Access TV (almost everywhere). Take advantage--
*AIR EDUCATIONAL FILMS about PALESTINE on your local TV STATIONS!*
4 EASY STEPS:
1. Choose DVD(s) about Palestine. If you want to use Anna's DVD but don't already have a copy, write anna.baltzer@gmail.com for a complimentary copy to air on your local station(s).
2. Find local station(s)—instructions above.
3. Call station(s) to tell them you wish to air the film(s) and ask what is necessary.
4. Follow the steps they give. If you encounter problems, contact Fred Shepherd at Global Information Services for help: 415-459-8738, Altencon@aol.com
FOLLOW-UP IDEAS:
1. Notify schools & libraries—for which this presents an opportunity
for teachers and others to "safely" educate their students about the
conflict—as well as friends & local peace groups.
2. If using Anna's film, notify her at anna.baltzer@gmail.com (she can
publicize further).
3. Consider sponsoring A WHOLE SERIES of films on Palestine on your
local station(s). 2 options:
- SERIES 1: "America, Israel, & Palestine: Cause & Effect," has over
50 films (including Anna's), which you may be able to submit all at
once. TV stations (or local sponsors) can pay $179 for the 45+ hours
of content, with a $30 rebate if all are aired during a 6-month
period. Contact Anna for more information.
- SERIES 2: Get a monthly time-slot (this is remarkably easy—I called
my local station and got a WEEKLY slot on the spot!) and "Alternate
Focus" will send you tapes once a month to deliver to the station.
There are sponsors around the country. Details at
www.AlternateFocus.org or contact Ed Sweed: 858-551-0191,
edsweed@alternatefocus.org
Public Access channels are taxpayers' TV stations. They welcome
quality films, many of which are broadcast repeatedly and can be used
to fill dead air and scheduled randomly, which is helpful for the
stations and for the cause. With your help, we can educate millions
who can stand with us for responsible US policy & a just peace in
Palestine. Please, join us!
Yours truly,
Anna
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