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It's a wrap! "Iraq for Sale" is finished.

"Iraq for Sale" is finished!

Traditionally, cast and crew get to celebrate at a "wrap party" at this stage. But nothing is traditional about the Brave New Films approach. None of us wanted a wrap party if it couldn't include the thousands of great supporters who have made this film (and the others) possible. Your financial contributions, your research help, your blog comments and your commitment to help distribute the film have been vital and invaluable. We truly couldn't have done it without you.

Producing this film has been a powerful, challenging and gut-wrenching experience for all of us. A group of amazing heroes came foward to speak on camera about their experiences with the companies who have profited obscenely from the war in Iraq: Mothers whose sons were killed in Fallujah; truck drivers who went overseas to help the troops and instead faced first-hand the greed and profiteering of haliburton/KBR; and interrogators and translators who were hired by the profiteers caci and titan to work at Abu Graib. These stories will shock, appall and mobilize you and everyone else who sees this film.

The BNF crew did an amazing job working seven days a week for months and months, and we were a very tired, hungry but impassioned team as we finished up very late this past Saturday night.

Now, we turn to all of you, who have the ability to reach out and create change. The issue of war profiteering is one that crosses all the narrow partisan divides. I am sure that many of you will have inspired plans as to how to make sure the film is seen by as many people as possible in these next few months. Please start planning screening events for the week of October 8th-14th, and add your screenings to the website here:

iraqforsale.org/screenings.php

Through the generosity of our "Patriots against Profiteers" campaign, we will have five thousand DVDs we can give to schools, groups, libraries and others. So send us your suggestions for what places, groups, organizations -- even individuals -- should receive a copy.

But first, order your own DVD now! We're keeping them ultra-affordable at $12.95 and 5 for $50, so buy several if you can, and start spreading word, sending out emails, and getting your friends and fellow activists involved. We're about to start pressing DVDs and will ship them out September 26.

iraqforsale.org/buy.php

"Profits over patriotism" is an offense to everyone. We can do something. YOU can do something!

Thank you, as always, for your commitment and support.

To find out more about "Iraq for Sale," visit the MediaRights.org film database: mediarights.org/film/iraq_for_sale.php

Starts	08/22/2006
Ends	10/15/2006
Issues	International, Politics/Government, Middle East, U.S./Foreign Relations, Peace/War
Homepage	www.iraqforsale.org
Contact	info@bravenewfilms.org