![]() ![]() The Nation Magazine put him on the cover of its magazine. When Rocky joins tens of thousands of protesters demanding the impeachment and removal from office of President Bush and Vice President Cheney – during the president’s visit to Salt Lake City - national media asked, “Who is Rocky Anderson?” He then gives city employee family benefits to same sex couples, creates restorative justice programs, stops the war on drugs in the city and seeks immigration reform. With the keys to the city, Rocky signs the Kyoto Protocol to reduce city greenhouse emissions by the 2012 target date. Beyond the opportunity to watch these Americans acting to save the rule of law and the Constitution, the camera’s eye lets us know these leaders as fellow citizens, not unlike ourselves.įorever pushing to do what he believes to be right, Rocky Anderson fights his good fight against all odds. These scenes feel as though the viewer is there, a part of history in the making. We watch Rocky grow his vision into action as he joins these and many equally celebrated people (and those not so legendary) working together on the crucial issues of our time. Citizen Rocky reveals the former Mayor’s public side juxtaposed with Rocky’s private life.Īs our fly on the wall cameras roll, Rocky befriends Daniel Ellsberg(whistle blower, released Pentagon Papers), Ralph Nader (consumer advocate), Katrina vanden Heuval (editor/publisher The Nation Magazine), Richard Dreyfus (actor/professor), Bill McKibbon (science writer – Step-it-Up 350.org), Mary Mapes (producer, broke Abu Ghraib and Bush National Guard Story later fired by CBS) and Colonel Ann Wright, 26 year Army veteran and diplomat who quit in protest of the invasion of Iraq. As the segments show the genesis of Rocky’s thought leading to his action, the film becomes an intimate portrayal of this man working to create change. Through a Mormon history lesson Rocky’s reveals his ethic may have evolved from his Mormon heritage and upbringing. Rocky, a “lapsed Mormon” says his life revolves around Kant’s Categorical Imperative: if you see a wrong and have the power to right that wrong you must do it. Watching him in Citizen Rocky is insightful and entertaining. A controversial leader in Utah, residents either love Rocky or hate him. Utahans will enjoy this behind the scenes look at Rocky Anderson. The series is pertinent for all voters pondering the future of our Nation and what role citizens can play in it. Bush years and continued through the Obama presidency. This look back through recent history reveals how the executive branch grew to become “The Imperial Presidency” during the George W. The culmination of 10 years of work by independent director/producers Rhea Monroe and Douglas Monroe, the project follows Rocky Anderson during his last year as Mayor through his 2012 presidential bid as a candidate representing the Justice Party. This access code may be used 500 times and will enable the first 500 adopters full access to Season 1 episodes. The series can also be accessed by the press with the VIP links on Vimeo. Presented by Independent Media Network and produced by Gavry Monroe Productions, this series is available to watch free with a Prime membership on Amazon Prime. SALT LAKE CITY/WHITEWATER, COLORADO – Independent Media Network is prereleasing Season 1 of Citizen Rocky, TV/web series, featuring former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson. Available now on Amazon Prime and Vimeo on Demand ![]()
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