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Thanksgiving

It’s been an amazing year. I finished my film. Released it theatrically and on DVD. And just closed the biggest deal yet which will get the movie into the mainstream. Announcement to come soon, I promise.

So much to be grateful for. Especially the supporters who believed in the film from the start (before they even saw it) and stood by it despite the naysayers. A big thanks to (in no particular order):

  • Dogfish Head — especially Sam and Mariah Calagione.
  • Stone Brewing — especially Greg Koch who is the epitome of walking the talk.
  • Brewers Association — especially Charlie Papazian for believing in the big picture.
  • Beer Advocate — especially Todd Alstrom who not only promoted the film but invited me to be a part of the American Craft Beer Festival.
  • Yelp — for taking a chance on this indie movie and engaging the Yelp community through its super enthusiastic community managers.
  • Reason Foundation/Reason TV –- especially Jon Graff for all the exposure.
  • Maureen Ogle -– for her support and smarts.
  • Jay Brooks — for telling it like it is.
  • Shaun O’Sullivan and Brock Wagner –- for helping to promote the film despite the fact that their brewery isn’t in it. They embody the collaborative spirit of craft brewers. I wish more would follow suit.
  • On a personal note, thank you to my number one supporter and social media guru, my sister — Ayelet Baron.

And a heartfelt thank you to all the bloggers, journalists, Facebook fans and Twitter followers who helped promote the film. I couldn’t have done it without you.

The journey continues. I’m glad to have you on my side.

Happy Turkey Day!

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2 Responses to “Thanksgiving”

  1. CITROEN says:
    November 29, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    ????? ? ????? ???????!!!

  2. Billy says:
    December 3, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Hi Anat,

    Just to let you know I’d heard about your movie via your interview on The Brewing Network. I’m interested to see if it will ever make it to Oz?

    Cheers,
    Billy

Oenophiles have SIDEWAYS and BOTTLE SHOCK; now their beer-loving counterparts can claim a film as their own.
- Rotten Tomatoes
A David and Goliath story pitting the country's smallest brewers against the largest.
- CNN
Beer Wars: Brewed in America, is an eye-opening, funny and righteously infuriating documentary by first-time filmmaker Anat Baron. Her film (think of it as Suds: A Love Story) is also a pretty damning indictment of not just the beer industry but contemporary unfettered unregulated capitalism's disturbing excesses.
- Box Office Magazine
In Beer Wars, entrepreneurialism and opportunity go awry when tainted by greed and a thirst for power.
- Los Angeles Times
Beer Wars certainly raises some interesting questions, the most potent of which is, is this what capitalism is meant to be?
- New Times
For those who are keeping the American dream alive, this spirited documentary raises a toast.
- St Louis Post-Dispatch
A trenchant analysis unapologetic in its rebuke of Big Beer, Beer Wars is heartily recommended for patrons already inclined to opt for the local brew at every tap. It will also appeal to patrons interested in craft foods as well as homebrewed beer and wine and others particular about quality.
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