The Doc Center’s Jeff Spitz writes…
Volunteer camera people, tech people and drivers
YOU Can Help Protect Voter’s Rights On Election Day With Your Video Camera
WHEN: November 1, 9:30 -11:30AM – Training, Columbia College 1104 S. Wabash, 4th Floor
November 4, all day, Hammond & Gary, IN; Milwaukee, WI
November 11, 7PM, Public screening and discussion, Columbia College 1104 S. Wabash, 4th floor
WHAT: Groundswell Educational Films is coordinating and training volunteers to document reports of voting irregularity on Election Day. Footage will be immediately uploaded to videothevote.org and available for broadcast worldwide. This is a non-partisan effort to protect fair elections for all Americans.
WHERE: Gary and Hammond, Indiana; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. Poll watchers and citizens report irregularities to The Election Protection Coalition toll-free Hotline number, 1-866-OUR-VOTE ( 1-866-687-8683)
2. Groundswell Films requests and dispatches videographers to document what is happening. (Volunteers will meet up in Indiana)
3. Crew uploads video footage to videothevote.org, where it is immediately available for broadcast worldwide
WHO: Volunteer videographers and drivers. Groups will form at the training on November 1st. Each group must have a camcorder, laptop and car. Go to www.videothevote.org
Contact: Jeff Spitz 773-771-7696 or Jennifer Amdur Spitz 773-771-7696.
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