Dear Friends an Border Associates,
It has been quite a journey, but after 4 years of covering both sides of the American / Mexican Border, I have finally finished my feature length (95 min) documentary. This is a multimedia production film including photography, video and narration. Being totally self funded, it required me to study video and sound editing along the way. Most of the summer was spent editing and writing the script for my narration. As I uncovered the vast intricacies and experienced the emotion and brutality of the border debacle, waded in after the media had sensationalized segments for salable stories to root out the many unknown facts and hidden agendas of both the major and minor players, not to mention the endless hours on hose back, foot and 4×4, in the air and on raids with BP, as well as in the field with humanitarian groups, it occurred to me that this was culminating into a form of philosophical sculpture. It became a mirror for humanity, to show us just how, through a detailed account, we deal with major issues. No matter where in the world they occur, or in the time line of history one goes, the formula seams to be the same. Providing the information about what really happened here on the border at the turn of this century with compassion and objectivity will hopefully lead to future generations learning from our actions rather than following our example. This is my gift to humanity. I would like nothing more than to send a signed copy of this documentary on DVD to every one who would like a piece of our history. I must however ask for $17 to cover production and shipping. This is the first run and the best I could do for all of you who have been so supportive. Donations are also gracefully accepted and appreciated so I may send copies to Washington. I am still available for lectures and exhibits, or if you would like to show this documentary in your school, at your function or fundraiser, please feel free to contact me.
If you would like a first run signed copy or would like one sent as a gift, please send your check or e check for $17 to:
Don’t forget to include the mailing address you would like it to go to.
Karl W Hoffman
P.O. Box 759
Arivaca, AZ 85601
520-820-9630
kwhphoto@gmail.com
www.livingontheborder.com
