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Los Angeles, CA – On the 51st anniversary of the tragic shootings on the Kent state University campus, an important film that documents the origins of student protests on the campus leading up to May 4, 1970 is finally here.

Fire in the Heartland: THE KENT STATE STORY is the story of the struggle of a generation of students at Kent State University who stood up in the 1960s and 70s for Civil Rights and against racism, violence, and the war in Vietnam, and paid for it with their lives. 

The heart and soul of this film are the interviews with over twenty of the people who were at Kent State together during the protests and the events before, after and during the shootings on May 4, 1970.

Producers Daniel Miller and Suzanne Clarke hired Curt Doty, creative director and digital strategist, to help market their film.

Fire in the Heartland contains compelling interviews with Kent State student protesters who were witnesses and activists that day. Some of which include Thomas Grace, Ph.D., who is the primary historian and contributor to the film. His upcoming book, Kent State: Death and Dissent during the Long Sixties, is the definitive history of Northeastern Ohio political history during the period; William Whitaker, Esq., attended Kent State University from 1966-1970. He served as a legal advisor or counsel on every major legal battle related to Kent SDS, the shootings at Kent State and the 1977 Tent City protests in Kent. He is a tireless advocate of human rights and social justice. He is an associate producer, advisor and counselor for the film;The late Alan Canfora, who joined Kent SDS with Tom Grace, Chic Canfora and others to actively pursue campus anti-war efforts at Kent after SDS was banned in 1969. Alan was shot and wounded at Kent on May 4th and dedicated a good part of his life to promoting social justice causes, educating people about Kent and seeking justice for those wounded and killed at Kent; Chic Canfora, a younger member of Kent SDS who joined others to actively pursue campus anti-war efforts at Kent after SDS was banned in 1969. Chic was on campus on May 4 when her brother Alan and Tom Grace were wounded and their friends Jeff Miller, Allison Krause, Sandra Scheuer, and William Schroeder were shot and killed. Chic was indicted along with 24 others known as the Kent 25 for activities on campus on May 4. In 1977 Chic was a vocal leader of the “Tent City” protests for 68 days before she was carried off, arrested and prosecuted for her participation. For a full list of the cast, visit the website at www.fireintheheartland.tv

The marketing efforts included a new website, key art, sell sheet, press kit and updated trailer. The website includes a robust FAQ, clip library, credit list, press and testimonials.

About Fire River Pictures

Fire River Pictures is a production company based in Oregon, led by filmmaker Daniel Miller and his partner and producer Suzanne Clark. Daniel attended Kent State University from 1968 through 1970. He is now a professor at the University of Oregon, the founder and director of the Oregon Documentary Project (ODP) and a documentary film photographer, producer, and director. His films include Fire in the Heartland (Kent State University 1960-1980), Dream To Fly (Howard Hughes and his Aviation Achievements), The New House (A History of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium), Making Pictures (A History of Community Photojournalism), Ninos del Campos (migration education), The Wall (the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall). Dan is the faculty advisor and executive producer of more than 40 award-winning public broadcast student-produced documentaries.

 

About CurtDoty.co

A digital consulting firm focusing on social strategy, digital content, integrated marketing and user experience. Clients include HUD, FHA, AARP, Topps, The Grammys, Spalding, and Wizard World. Recent work includes a re-brand of JATAI, re-branding the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival and launching startup brands enViibe, HighGarden Collective and FullFill. Curt also launched the SANTA FE ART EXPERIENCE, the definitive guide to the galleries and museums in Santa Fe. Recent website launches were for the Santa Fe Film Institute and NCI. Curt is a member of the New Mexico Angels and advises startup founders and entrepreneurs on branding and marketing. www.curtdoty.co

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