Amanda Peet Controversy on Cookie Magazine - Vaccinations DVD

Cookie Magazine recently published an interview with actress and new mom Amanda Peet. Peet, who is an advocate for vaccinating children, was quoted as saying “Frankly, I feel that parents who don’t vaccinate their children are parasites.” Read the interview here.

Since the interview came out, a firestorm of controversy eupted prompting Peet to issue a statement clarifying her comments. Read her statement here.

Aside from all this, Dr. Jay was also interviewed for the magazine giving his take on the pros and cons on childhood vaccinations. Read Dr. Jay’s Interview here.

Be sure to check out the Vaccinations DVD with great information on both sides of this subject. Click here to learn more.

New Release - The Other Mexico

Choices is pleased to announce the release of our latest film, The Other Mexico which explores the growing political unrest in that country.

The Other Mexico focuses on that nation's poor and indigenous citizens who have no voice in the political system. Many of them have gravitated to the growing Zapatista movement led by its leader "Subcomandante Marcos". Some feel Marcos is a true folk hero while others view him as an opportunist seeking personal fame. Leading journalists and scholars debate the pros and cons of the movement as it tries to organize the country's disaffected before the 2006 Presidential election.

With gripping footage of police violence and in-depth interviews, The Other Mexico explores the growing political and socioeconomic crisis which will have far reaching effects for both Latin America and beyond.

The DVD will be released on July 1st, 2008 and will be priced at $99.95 (w/PPR rights). To learn more about this film and watch a clip, click here.

Haagen Dazs Campaign to Save the Bees

Haagen-Dazs recently started a new public awareness campaign about the recent decline in honeybees called "Help the Honey Bees." In addition to donating money to several university programs that study bees, the campaign has also launched an educational site http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/ where you can learn more about their efforts.

Also, National Pollination Week is coming up June 22nd - 28th raise awareness about the importance of pollination for both crops and plants. You can learn more about the many activities planned by visiting www.pollinator.org

And don't forget our own DVD "City of Bees" which explores the life of a honeybees from a child's point of view. A clip of the film can be seen here.

Choices to Attend Silverdocs 2008

Choices Inc. will be attending Silverdocs in Silver Spring MD this June. The documentary festival and conference is one of the largest in the world focusing on non-fiction work.

Erik Gudris will be the attending representative. If you would like to meet with him regarding your film or company, please contact him at egudris at dslextreme.com

To learn more about the festival, please visit www.silverdocs.com

Celebrate Bloomsday with Sale on "Joyce to the World"

To celebrate Bloomsday (June 16th) and all things Joycean, Choices is having a sale on its popular DVD "Joyce to the World".

What makes James Joyce's Ulysses so compelling that it continues to attract devoted readers one hundred years after its publication? Joyce to the World explores the global phenomenon known as 'Bloomsday' celebrated every year on June 16th, the day the novel takes place.

Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of this amazing tradition when Joyceans around the world open a book, raise a pint, and dress in costume in homage to their fictional heroes. Die-hard fans and those just beginning their exploration of this acclaimed artist will find Joyce to the World a treasured resource for years to come.

The DVD will be $24.95 with coupon code "Bloomsday" when ordering at our website www.choicesvideo.net or by phone.

Whole Child, Whole Planet Expo This Weekend

Dr. Jay Gordon will participate on a vaccinations panel at the Whole Child, Whole Planet Expo on Sunday, May 18, at 11:50 AM at the Waldorf School in Northridge, California. He will be available to sign copies of his informative DVD, “Vaccinations?: Assessing the Risks and Benefits,” from 1-2:00 PM. For information about the expo, go to www.wcwpexpo.com.

New Release - Prayer of Peace

Choices is pleased to announce our new release, Prayer of Peace: Relief and Resistance in Burma's War Zones.

In Prayer of Peace: Relief and Resistance in Burma's War Zones, filmmaker Matt Blauer sheds new light on the Karen people and their struggle for survival in Burma. Although many in the outside world condemn the country's military government, few are aware that over one million Karen villagers fight to stay alive inside the country's borders.

Blauer illegally crosses the border several times to help local relief workers bring medicine and material aid to those displaced by the Burmese Army. In his journeys, he meets a nurse devoted to assisting escapees following the death of her parents and a pastor/cameraman who documents human rights abuses. With candid interviews and stunning footage of recent events, the film brings a fresh awareness to an often ignored but important issue in this troubled nation.

Official Selection - Amnesty International Film Festival

Prayer of Peace will retail for $99.95 and will be released on May 5th. To learn more and to view a clip please visit www.choicesvideo.net