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Michael Moore's New Movie about Capitalism joins "Stock Shock" in Hollywood's line up of Financial Films With several new movies coming out about the economy and stock market, reviewers will have their hands full.
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 10, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- It seems everyone is talking about it: the recession, the near fatal economic crash, and the greedy market makers of Wall Street . It is the stuff of great films, and both director Sandra Mohr ("Stock Shock-The Short Selling of the American Dream) and Michael Moore ("Capitalism, A Love Story") have come out with movies exposing government and corporate corruption. Even director Oliver Stone has one in the works. Michael Moore's new film screened at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend and received dozens of reviews. Time Magazine wrote "Moore's films are among the top-grossing documentaries in history because they are pertinent populist entertainments. The question remains: will Capitalism: A Love Story rouse the rabble to revolt? Or will audiences sit appreciatively through the movie, then go home and play the cat-in-the-toilet video?" The movie "Stock Shock," released in June 2009 on DVD, has already apparently inspired a grassroots effort demanding government protection from illegal "naked short selling" and stock market manipulations such as "flash trading." According to reports, viewers of the film sent their DVD's directly to the Securities Exchange Commission with angry letters claiming the movie producers had done more to investigate wrong-doing than the government agency. Since then, the SEC has taken their first case of illegal naked short selling to court. "Stock Shock" is available now on regular and single-view DVD at Amazon.com or stockshockmovie.com. "Capitalism: A Love Story" will be in theaters September 23, 2009. Mohr Productions, Inc. produces television and film productions for broadcast TV, internet, and theatrical release. Clients include: Universal, United Paramount, HBO, SyFy Channel, MTV and Nickelodeon.
White House Curious about Movie: "Stock Shock"When a humble and dedicated U.S. postal worker was pushed into early retirement by the recent economic meltdown, he had no idea he would end up on the White House radar. 
Wall Street seems more like Las Vegas these days Stock Shock narrator, Richard Keane Stock Shock is only available on DVD Richard Keane, Jr. receives call from White House Richard Keane, Jr. decided to help stop stock market corruption Stock Shock in Times Square LOS ANGELES, CA, September 02, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When a humble and dedicated U.S. postal worker was pushed into early retirement by the recent economic meltdown, he had no idea he would end up on the White House radar. The office of the President of the United States was interested in learning more about his part in the new movie "Stock Shock" which reveals the inside story behind the recent economic recession. Richard Keane, Jr. found himself chosen to be the narrator of the movie "Stock Shock" after filmmakers decided his story epitomized the impact of market manipulation on the average American investor. "I'm so thankful to have been selected to be a voice in the movie," says Richard, "people will be shocked when they learn what took place the last few years." In late 2008, deprived of his postal income, but still determined to put his daughter through college Richard decided to take his chances in the stock market. While he didn't lose his shirt, he felt buffeted by the wild gyrations of the market and out-gunned by techniques of market professionals such as flash trading and short selling. Teaming up with filmmakers to expose the unfair advantages of industrial traders, Richard began reaching out to government agencies. "I sent out over 50 letters to the news media and government officials demanding the truth be told," he says. As the movie premiered it generated a buzz across the internet attracting 30,000 twitter followers and fan sites. It's brought together thousands of struggling investors who lost money during the recent crash. In a grassroots movement, many viewers began sending their DVDs with letters to the SEC. Richard sent his letter to President Obama. Richard never expected a call back. "I got the phone call on August 19, 2009 from the office of the President of the United States," Richard remembers with pride. "I told them it was great that the SEC and President Obama were taking action to make sweeping changes in the financial world." From bloggers, to activist investors, to government officials, "Stock Shock" has become the new rallying cry for change on Wall Street. Since its release the SEC has settled its first case against naked short sellers. "I never thought in my wildest dreams I would be in a Hollywood movie telling the world about stock market corruption," says a shocked Richard, " I'm no star, but as the narrator of the movie, I am the voice of victimized military veterans, police officers, firefighters, teachers and the rest of the working class people of the world." Director, Sandra Mohr says she made the movie to empower small investors and give them a voice. Stock Shock is available on DVD at Amazon.com and www.stockshockmovie.com. About Mohr Productions, Inc. Mohr Productions, Inc. produces television and film productions for broadcast TV, internet, and theatrical release. Productions include programming for Universal, United Paramount, HBO, SyFy Channel, MTV and Nickelodeon. www.mohr-productions.com |
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