I’ll be working with Lisa Cicala of Portland to produce a documentary film of my journey around America. Lisa is board vice president for the Oregon Media Production Association and an award winning documentary film maker. My goal for the film is to tell a unique story about America, one that inspires and informs.
In my travels about the country I’ve been amazed at the resilience and determination of the average citizen in the face of serious economic hardship. Policies enacted over the last thirty years have done nothing but put up barriers to economic growth. I want to reveal in a very personal way what Americans think and feel about their country. I’ll be conducting interviews over these 12,000 miles and asking questions about each individuals American experience, what they think and feel. And what are their challenges and solutions.
If you would like to participate in the film in any way please contact me.
Below is an example of Lisa’s fine work. This film – “Pride and Perseverance” aired on PBS and won a Telly Award in 2009:
Click on the arrow to hear samples of Adam’s songs:
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Providing music for the film and YouTube videos I’ll be posting along the way is Adam Sweeney & the Jamboree. Adam Sweeney & the Jamboree is an indie folk rock band from Portland, OR. Why do I want to work with Adam? Because his music speaks to the American experience. His music and lyrics moved me the first time I heard them. When I first met Adam at Mississippi Studios in Portland and talked to him about doing music for the film he was enthusiastic, he got what I wanted to do. Take a listen to his music, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Here’s what others have to say about his work:
“Adam Sweeney is a promising young folksinger… he combines intricate acoustic guitar hooks with powerful lyric storytelling.”
–Passim Magazine
“Adam Sweeney’s sincere songwriting mixes impressionistic imagery, religious iconography and the kind of strikingly personal observations that seem lifted from a letter to a friend. That lyrical blend is delivered through appealing melodies and expressive singing, with a hint of grain to it that sometimes suggests a violin bow drawn tenderly over his vocal cords.”
–Willamette Week (Portland, OR)
“A true folksinger… he weaves his words together telling stories of the times.”
–The Southeast Examiner