Hollywood Black Film Festival 2008

What is injustice, and who defines that? What makes us speak out? That is the exploration of 'Outspoken Los Angeles, a feature length documentary that focuses on Los Angeles residents who commit themselves to ending the Iraq war through their unique styles of protest.'Outspoken - Los Angeles' will reach into the motives of how and why. Why do these characters speak out? What got them to where they are? These are real stories of real people telling their truth. Outspoken puts a profound human face on the Los Angeles anti-war movement, and examines the intimate side of protest. The film is more a character study than an anti-war documentary, the film offers viewers a portrait of L.A. residents who feel desperately compelled to engage the democratic process for change in a sometimes aggressive and combative way, driven by their personal experiences and struggles.The goal is to empower people, to teach people that we are not powerless. There is a way to help evoke change, as it did during the civil rights movement and during Vietnam. Furthermore, to show the appeal of activism and that those leading the movement are just like anyone else - human. Finally, to show that it's important to one's self balance to stand up for what you believe in.