TruthThroughAction.org is a project to bring independent filmmakers together to create edgy online film and video content for the purpose of supporting progressive issues and candidates. It was co-founded by film producer and attorney Brandon Yankowitz, as director of production, writer-director Josh Sugarman as creative director, and political consultant Patrick Pavone. The group is based in Manhattan, New York.
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T-Shirt Slogan
TruthThroughAction.org produced a navy blue and white T-shirt series featuring the slogan "I Only Sleep With Democrats".
Film
TruthThroughAction.org has released two short films.
The first project Blue Balled tells the story of a young woman who abandons a late night encounter when she discovers her partner supports the Republican party.
The second project American Centurion , follows a wounded American soldier's last efforts, disclosing that, despite amazing technicl advances, the conflict on the ground is continuing into the 22nd century.
Photography
The project commissioned a photo exhibit titled Political Monogamy by photographer Reka Nyari. The photographs feature various portraits including a lesbian couple, a rocker chick, a pregnant woman, a family with young children, a high fashion model, a grandfather, a dog, a jock, and the girl next door, sporting only the TruthThroughAction.org T-shirt slogan, "I Only Sleep With Democrats" and underwear.
Controversy
The films have been a subject of controversy since their release. Blue Balled has been featured on FOXNews, The O'Reilly Factor, Page Six Magazine, The Huffington Post, ABC News, Mo Rocca on CNN, and by Michelle Malkin.