If it sounds too good to be true….is it true? This was the question I asked myself as this unusual and intriguing film, MISSION PEACE, played on. This is the story of the Staunch Moderates Movement.
The sole mission of the Staunch Moderates Movement is to create a worldwide consciousness addressing the intellectual and political divisiveness in society today by not only practicing and promoting moderation, but also by striving for national and world peace.
This is the documentary that follows this movement: MISSION PEACE, A film by Gregory T. Simmons
A Staunch Moderates Studios Production
Running Time: 83 minutes
The notion seems so simple, obvious really, but I had never heard of an actual movement working to bring people together, to encourage individuals to actually listen to one another. What a concept!
Check this out: Following an award-winning festival journey and an outrageous Oscar® campaign, the intellectual and philosophical Movement Staunch Moderates‘ debut documentary film MISSION PEACE is now available from Bayview Entertainment for rental and purchase on Amazon Prime. This feature-length documentary chronicles the Movement’s creation and journey throughout the turbulent and polarizing 2020 presidential election year. You can rent or buy on Amazon here. Watch the Bayview-branded trailer here.
MISSION PEACE tells the origin story of this new political Movement. Through gonzo interviews and archival footage, this film explores how Staunch Moderates. was founded and has grown from a small group of activists to become a major force in political dialogue today. According to Simmons, “Staunch Moderates is a philosophy to live by to sustain the human race.” The documentary has been met with critical acclaim, garnering 18 international film festival laurels, including three major awards.
The sole mission of the Staunch Moderates Movement is to create a worldwide consciousness addressing the intellectual and political divisiveness in society today by not only practicing and promoting moderation, but also by striving for national and world peace.
Who will you see in this film? People who might surprise you: Gregory T. Simmons (Founder); Professor Bo Persiko (Co-Founder); Clemmie Garard Jr. (rap artist known as Casanova Ace and WWE wrestling legend); Barry Goldwater Jr. (former US Congressman); Lou Ferrigno (Incredible Hulk actor, former bodybuilding champion and advisor on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition); Maggie Connor (former Winter Olympian); Mamie Van Doren (Hollywood legend); and Edward P. Lozzi (publicist and former Presidential Press Under Secretary to the Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and now Joe Biden administrations). Greg Simmons, whose family developed Pier 39 and started restaurant chain Chevy’s, launched “Staunch Moderates.”
The style of the film is low key and verges on “tongue in cheek”, but who can resist a call for peace? If this film has the intended impact, will it make a difference in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in other parts of the world? Where there is flood, fire, famine? Can this help in the adjustment to climate change? Can it hurt? I can’t think of a better idea- can you? See this film and decide for yourself.
Photos are courtesy of Staunch Moderates
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