Bracing myself

For some time now, and particularly during the last week of the IndoctriNation School Bus Tour, I have become increasingly aware of the importance of this little documentary film we’re making here. I have been blessed to witness our loving Father providentially put many things together, and keep numerous others from taking place, all resulting in the capturing of some truly amazing interviews and probably more than enough footage to edit a few films.

Looking at my viewfinder and listening on headphones most of the time gave me a unique opportunity to listen closely to what Colin and our interviewees discussed and I’ve had a growing sense of really how devastating this film can be against those who will make the case for Christians remaining in and trying to reform America’s public schools. In addition to about 20 interviews we already had before we hit the road, Colin sat down in front of my camera with the likes of Ken Ham, Howard Phillips, John Taylor Gatto, Sam Blumenfeld, Neal McCluskey, Scott Brown, and others, and with three insiders to the public school system: a former principal, a former student, and a current grade school teacher, all of whom gave us phenomenal testimonies and tremendous insights that are sure to impact many who see the finished film. (All of these interviews will be posted online for our Backstage Pass holders to review.)

Only the Holy Spirit can bring conviction to a man and move him to reform his ways, and the Word of God is the sword He uses to pierce the hearts of His people. Having said that, I think the Lord may very well use the humble efforts of a seemingly feeble band of filmmakers to help challenge the thoughts and arguments that have polluted the minds of God’s children for too long.

Please pray for us. We need much wisdom and discernment as we attempt to edit all of this footage down to about 5% of the original content. And we still need to raise the rest of the post-production budget to edit it all into an effective narrative. Our goal is not to entertain but we do desire to engage our audience with a compelling story and to convey our message as clearly as possible.

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Almost done with production. Next: Post-production!

Well, the IndoctriNation School Bus Tour is now over, except for Colin Gunn and his family who, together with Matthew Jackson, are on their way back to Texas this week. Just a few interviews still remain to be captured, including one with Dr. Voddie Baucham, and one with the father of a Columbine High School victim. Thank you to all of our interviewees, to those who provided hospitality to the cast and crew during the tour, and to all of you who supported us in prayer and with your donations and Backstage Pass purchases to make it all possible.

We have over 20 hours of incredible interview and bus tour footage to cut down to approximately 90 minutes. Music needs to be selected as well as written and produced. Animations and motion graphics need to be created. A narration must be written and recorded. Archival footage must be compiled and acquired. And possibly some more b-roll needs to be shot to add cohesion to the final cut of the film. All of this will take hours, days, weeks, and months of work. We would like to release the film in January, 2011.

But all that will have to wait. This week and next, the Fernandez family is in Greenville, SC, for the surgical correction of daughter Francesca’s scoliosis, scheduled for Wednesday at 8:00 AM. Please keep us in your prayers.

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Media Coverage for IndoctriNation

When working on an unusual and controversial project, the media is bound to take notice sooner or later. The IndoctriNation project is no exception. Here are links to some interviews that producer, Colin Gunn, has done:

One News Now article:
“Home-school dad: It’s about maintaining the faith”

Later this month, Wallbuilders with David Barton will air an interview they recently recorded with Colin.  Stay tuned!

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The IndoctriNation Bus Tour is completed

IndoctriNation Bus

The IndoctriNation Bus Tour is officially over! Colin and the crew recorded some great interviews, visited old friends, and made some new ones. We’ll be posting a report soon.

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Boston!

Happy birthday Mercy!

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Blumenfeld in Boston

Outside the first Unitarian church in America.

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Lunch in the Village

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In the Village

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NYC

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Day 10: Philadelphia

The Horn family on the Life of Washington Tour.

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