About this project
The cost of running for office makes candidates beg, borrow, and steal. And now, the Supreme Court has declared in Citizens United that corporations have the same rights as people to spend on elections—but without any of the limits. When big businesses are pouring money into influencing our leaders, how can Americans still afford a voice in democracy?
PAY 2 PLAY explores the under-handed dealings of Citizens United, while illustrating the cycle of how campaign costs breed corruption. What’s more, it shows how to take back our election process and hold corporations accountable.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are in the home stretch of a years-long journey, and we need to go shoot some investigative pieces that will make this documentary more than just an entertaining essay film for the people, but a film that carries the kind of explosive first-hand footage exposing revelatory ties of money and power. It's one thing for "The Cove" to tell you about what happens to dolphins. It's another thing to go all in and be the one to document it firsthand for the world to see.
Our blog at www.Pay2Play.tv chronicles the growing debate over election reform, documenting both the ramifications of the Citizens United decision as well as the efforts to take this opportunity to fight corporatized elections through legislation, court battles, or activism. As our film is released, this site will grow to be a larger platform to call out corporate candidates, spread news that won't be found in corporate media, and empower Americans to take part in the political process free of the massive media buys.
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Download of P2P predecessor, "FREE FOR ALL! One Dude’s Quest to Save Democracy," critically-acclaimed feature doc + “Thank you” credits
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FFA DVD + Election protection condom, minus previous credit + “Backer” Credit
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A PRE-ORDER for PAY 2 PLAY, as well as the DVD of FREE FOR ALL! This is our "Ohio Odyssey" package which will come with random souvenirs from the campaign trail in Ohio.
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"Ohio Odyssey" Package of PAY 2 PLAY pre-order with FREE FOR ALL! DVD, plus “May the Best Man Win” ladies underwear (boy shorts, thong, black or white panties) + “Player” Credit (See attire modeled at http://www.johnennis.tv/store)
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All of above & t-shirt (choice of Ladies “Everybody Loves a Whistleblower” baby doll / Men’s “Grand Theft Auto”), minus previous credits + “Key Player” Credit
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ALL of above plus original PAY 2 PLAY signed full-sized poster, suitable for framing or dorm rooms + “High Roller” Credit
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EXCLUSIVE: An original Alec Monopoly PRINT! Choose from his popular Monopoly Man series, Jack Nicholson, Twiggi, Bob Dylan. Read about this popular street artist here on Huff Post: http://huff.to/au3Ze3 Visit his site at www.alecmonopoly.com
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COLLECTOR ALERT: An original Alec Monopoly CANVAS! Choose from his popular Monopoly Man series, Jack Nicholson, Twiggi, Bob Dylan. Read about this popular street artist here on Huff Post: http://huff.to/au3Ze3 Visit his site at www.alecmonopoly.com
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Limited Edition Hand-Made PAY 2 PLAY board game as seen at www.Pay2Play.tv + “Party Member” Credit. Includes Pre-order and "Ohio Odyssey" package & Alec Monopoly print.
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(The donation limit for a federal candidate) – All of above PLUS Tickets to LA Premiere! + “Party Boss” Credit!
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(The donation limit for state, district & local party committee) – All of above including Tickets and travel (within US) to LA Premiere + “Lobbyist” Credit!
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(The donation limit for state, district & local party committees) - All of above with “Associate Producer” credit!
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Download of P2P predecessor, "FREE FOR ALL! One Dude’s Quest to Save Democracy," critically-acclaimed feature doc + “Thank you” credits
Pledge $20 or more
An EXCLUSIVE Alec Monopoly sticker, available literally NOWHERE else! (Unless you peel them off street signs in L.A.) Read about this popular street artist here on Huff Post: http://huff.to/au3Ze3 Check his site at www.alecmonopoly.com
Pledge $25 or more
FFA DVD + Election protection condom, minus previous credit + “Backer” Credit
Pledge $35 or more
A PRE-ORDER for PAY 2 PLAY, as well as the DVD of FREE FOR ALL! This is our "Ohio Odyssey" package which will come with random souvenirs from the campaign trail in Ohio.
Pledge $50 or more
"Ohio Odyssey" Package of PAY 2 PLAY pre-order with FREE FOR ALL! DVD, plus “May the Best Man Win” ladies underwear (boy shorts, thong, black or white panties) + “Player” Credit (See attire modeled at http://www.johnennis.tv/store)
Pledge $75 or more
All of above & t-shirt (choice of Ladies “Everybody Loves a Whistleblower” baby doll / Men’s “Grand Theft Auto”), minus previous credits + “Key Player” Credit
Pledge $100 or more
ALL of above plus original PAY 2 PLAY signed full-sized poster, suitable for framing or dorm rooms + “High Roller” Credit
Pledge $250 or more
EXCLUSIVE: An original Alec Monopoly PRINT! Choose from his popular Monopoly Man series, Jack Nicholson, Twiggi, Bob Dylan. Read about this popular street artist here on Huff Post: http://huff.to/au3Ze3 Visit his site at www.alecmonopoly.com
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COLLECTOR ALERT: An original Alec Monopoly CANVAS! Choose from his popular Monopoly Man series, Jack Nicholson, Twiggi, Bob Dylan. Read about this popular street artist here on Huff Post: http://huff.to/au3Ze3 Visit his site at www.alecmonopoly.com
Pledge $500 or more
Limited Edition Hand-Made PAY 2 PLAY board game as seen at www.Pay2Play.tv + “Party Member” Credit. Includes Pre-order and "Ohio Odyssey" package & Alec Monopoly print.
Pledge $2,400 or more
(The donation limit for a federal candidate) – All of above PLUS Tickets to LA Premiere! + “Party Boss” Credit!
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(The donation limit for state, district & local party committee) – All of above including Tickets and travel (within US) to LA Premiere + “Lobbyist” Credit!
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(The donation limit for state, district & local party committees) - All of above with “Associate Producer” credit!
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A Filmmaker, Activist, and Some Dude, John is the director of the election documentary FREE FOR ALL! and co-founder of VideoTheVote.org. He directed the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy WILD GIRLS GONE, writes for Huffington Post, and is Executive Director of Public Interest Pictures.
