Stand Up Speak Out

A documentary by Noah Gray.

When student filmmaker Noah Gray took his video camera to the White House (almost) everyday during the summer of 2009, he was surprised to find an assortment of protesters demonstrating for causes as diverse as the individuals – from world peace to animal rights, from freeing the Tamil people to raising awareness of the treatment of women in law enforcement. Struck by how most of their causes dont get much media attention in the 24 hour news cycle, Noah decided to give these activists a voice by creating Stand Up, Speak Out, a short documentary that highlights their stories. The film celebrates our right to assemble and speak freely, but also explores some of the challenges to exercising our First Amendment rights at the gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Featuring original music by peace worker, civil rights activist and musician Franco Mares, who touched Noah with his passion for humanitarian causes, and to whom he dedicates the film after Francos untimely passing. Extended version directors cut featuring more of Franco Mares and Keith McHenry.

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