THE PANAMA DECEPTION
A riveting Academy Award-winning critique of the governments history of militarization, made all the more timely by the current war on terrorism. The Panama Deception documents the untold story of the December 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama; the events which led to it; the excessive force used; the enormity of the death and destruction; and the devastating aftermath. The Panama Deception uncovers the real reasons for this internationally condemned attack, presenting a view of the invasion which widely differs from that portrayed by the U.S. media and exposes how the U.S. government and the mainstream media suppressed information about this foreign policy disaster.
FILMMAKERS
Producer: Barbara Trent
Co-Producer: Louise Hogarth
Director: Barbara Trent
Writer: David Kaspar
Music: Chuck Wild
AWARDS
Academy Award, Best Documentary Feature, 1993
2nd Prize, Riminicinema International Film Festival, Rimini, Italy, 1993
Blue Ribbon, American Film & Video Festival, 1993
Gold Apple, National Educational Film & Video Festival, 1993
1st Prize For Film, AMASCULTURA: Encontras Internacionais de Cinema
Documental, Lisbon, Portugal, 1993
TOUGH, PROVOCATIVE. AN ANSWER TO THE OFFICIAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LINE ABOUT THE 1989 INVASION OF PANAMA. VERY CANNY FILMMAKING. ITS IMAGES ARE MOVING IN THEMSELVES AND BEAUTIFULLY EDITED.
-VINCENT CANBY, NEW YORK TIMES
DOES ANYBODY DIE OF AIDS ANYMORE?
The answer to this disturbing films title question is a resounding yes! Despite the much-hyped advances in treatment which, for some patients, have transformed HIV from a death sentence to a chronic illness, tens of thousands of people are still dying of AIDS in the United States. And tens of thousands more will die, even in this rich and medically advanced nation, because of ignorance and denial which have resulted in a third wave of HIV infection.
A gay man in the video says that people are tired of listening to warnings, and just want to live their lives.†He takes viewers on a shocking tour of websites promoting unprotected sex and offering invitations to barebacking parties. While some blame the entertainment industry’s images of sexuality, the news media have also contributed to this new crisis, through exaggerated reports of the effectiveness of the new treatments – some reporters have even declared the end of the AIDS epidemic.â€
The reality is very different. A health educator who is interviewed displays an overflowing double handful of pills — a single weeks supply — and describes the devastating side effects that prevent many patients from using these treatments. Even those who are able to use the drugs must subject themselves to a difficult and demanding treatment regimen. Other problems include the appearance of new, drug-resistant strains of the virus; deaths from liver and kidney damage due to drug toxicity; and the development of AIDS-related cancers in people on long-term treatment. The educators and clinicians in this film stress that our hospice beds are still full. Somebody’s got to speak up and say this is not over!
FILMMAKERS
Director: Louise Hogarth
Writer: Louise Hogarth
Editor: Mario del Bello
Camera: May Rigler
FANLIGHT PRODUCTIONS
Fanlight is a leading distributor of innovative film and video works on the social issues of our time, with a special focus on healthcare, mental health, professional ethics, aging and gerontology, disabilities, the work place, and gender and family issues.
IF NOT NOW
In 2008, Dream Out Loud Productions, was hired by, Los Angeles based, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) a global health organization providing medicine to more than 200,000 patients in 28 countries; to direct and produce a documentary in six countries, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, India, Estonia and the United States. AHF was launching a new campaign to test one million people around the Globe, Testing Millions Campaign, a new testing program launched by AHF.
FILMMAKERS
Director: Louise Hogarth
Writer: Louise Hogarth
Producer: Terri Ford
Louise: Hogarth
Editor: Mike Murphy
Camera: Jo Higgs
Ex Producer: Michael Weinstein
AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 200,000 patients in 28 countries. We are the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S. A truly independent voice in our mission to rid the world of AIDS.
DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL
Since Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was implemented in 1993; the military has discharged more than 10,000 Service Members. Countless others left to avoid persecution.
The Department of Defense (DOD) is the nations largest employer and the only organization that enforces a policy of discrimination based on sexual orientation.
To date more than $285 million of taxpayers money has been spent to replace those discharged.
When Air Force physician Monica Hill’s partner of 14 years, Terry, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, Monica requested a leave of absence to care for her. Sadly, two months later, Terry died on September 11, 2001. While still coping with the tragic loss of her partner, Monica was involuntarily discharged from the military because she had violated the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy when she asked to be at her dying partner’s side.
FILMMAKERS
Director: Louise Hogarth
Editor: Mike Murphy
DP: May Rigler
SERVICE MEMBERS LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK
Service members Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is a national, non-profit legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and related forms of intolerance.