This week, third party politics are making an
exciting national media splash with the debut of the
PBS primetime special "Crashing The Parties
2004." The program challenges the conventional notion
that third parties are "spoilers" with no
constructive role in the process - showcasing the
candidates" rebuttals to this argument and, of course,
their political platforms.Here are a few ways to participate in the action!
TUNE-IN TO "CRASHING THE PARTIES 2004"
Host a documentary screening house party and join
PBS for a year on the third party and independent
campaign trail.Wednesday, September 29, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
(check local listings)This special gives voters a behind-the-scenes
look at third party campaigns and conventions in the
2004 presidential race, showcasing the serious
political alternatives to the Democrats and
Republicans. The one-hour program focuses on four major
third party/independent bids: Libertarian Party
(Michael Badnarik), Green Party (David Cobb),
Constitution Party (Michael Peroutka) and Ralph
Nader. In addition, other candidates' bids for their
party's nomination are featured, such as
Libertarians Gary Nolan and Aaron Russo.MoreAt http://www.lp.org/
In most markets, "Crashing" debuts the evening
before the first Bush-Kerry debate - showing PBS
viewers the candidates who were shut out of the
presidential debates. In a few cities such as
Boston, the third party documentary is the lead-in
program for the Bush-Kerry showdown on Sept. 30.WASHINGTON POST LIVE WEBCHAT ON 3rd PARTIES &
INDEPENDENTS!On Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m., PBS filmmakers
Peter Koziell and Darren Garnick will be
participating in a live Web chat about the making of
"Crashing The Parties 2004" sponsored by The
Washington Post. Join in the conversation during your
lunchbreak! For more information, visit:
www.washingtonpost.com and scroll to the bottom of the page
for the "Live On-Line" links. Questions can be
submitted earlier that day.SEND "CRASHING" FEEDBACK TO PBS!
If you find the themes, scenes or commentary from
"Crashing The Parties 2004" to be compelling,
please consider sharing your thoughts with both your
local PBS station and the PBS national network.
The stations are always eager to hear from
"viewers like you."National Mailing Address:
Sandy Heberer
PBS Programming
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314Local Mailing Address:
(Look up your local station's address and phone
number by plugging your zip code into the "Station
Finder" feature at
PBS Member Stations | PBS
This is also the best place to verify the air date
since PBS local stations have the right to vary
their schedules from the national feed.)Calling the viewer services line should give you
the name of the Program Director or simply
address the letter to "Programming Department."**
SEND "CRASHING" FEEDBACK TO THE DOCUMENTARY
FILMMAKERS!We'd also appreciate reading your informal
impressions of "Crashing The Parties 2004." Please
email us at crashingpbs@... and let us
know what you liked - or if you prefer - what you
didn't like. We're always curious which scenes
resonate with an audience. TV watching is a very
private experience, so please type away!==========================
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