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The Color Bearers features many fascinating characters from America's past and present.
Is this project "PRO-WAR" ?
"There was never a good war, or a bad peace" - Benjamin Franklin
About our Host: Vince Papale
"I am so proud to be associated with the program The Color Bearers. When I first read the script, it gave me chills..."
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The Color Bearers Partners with Operation Gratitude to Send DVDs to Our Troops
September 12, 2008
The Producers are pleased to announce a program to send copies of The Color Bearers to our deployed Troops through Operation Gratitude
“The Color Bearers is a beautiful expression of the gratitude of the American people for the men and women who sacrifice all to defend our flag and our freedoms. Operation Gratitude is honored to place this touching film in the hands of those to whom it is dedicated.” said Carolyn Blashek of Operation Gratitude.
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Screening and Teach-In Announced: Temple University
August 15, 2008
The producers are pleased to announce a screening and Teach-in of The Color Bearers at Temple University on Friday, September 19th, 2008. Details can be found in Our Screenings.
The program will be shown as part of Ralph Young's "Dissent in America" teach-In series."
Welcome to our Redesigned Web site!
May 23, 2008
We've redesigned our website to make your visit to The Color Bearers more enjoyable and easier for you to use and navigate.
What’s New? Quick and easy links to all of the web site’s features, better organization, a cleaner, more exciting look, better browser compatability, a brand new Press Kit and more.
We are profoundly grateful to Custom Media Labs President Manos Sifakis of Wayne PA for his very generous sponsorship, and to Project and Account Manager Stephanie Ferraro and her ace team for the complete design and implementation of our new site and press package.
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New Screening Announced: Sovereign Majestic Theater
May 30, 2008
The producers are pleased to announce a screening of The Color Bearers at the historic Sovereign Majestic Theater in Pottsville, PA on Saturday, September 6th, 2008. Details can be found in Our Screenings.
The program will be shown in conjunction with their week-long Civil War history event. Details of the event to be announced shortly.
Producer John Foley stated "We are proud and pleased to be able to screen The Color Bearers in the heart of Schuylkill County."
"Gordon, PA's Medal of Honor recipient James M. Seitzinger and his great-granddaughter Jean Dellock and family are featured in the program, and we are pleased that they will be able to enjoy this screening with their families and friends so close to home. The Majestic is a beautiful historic theater, and we couldn't be more honored to be included in their event."
The Color Bearers Philadelphia Premiere
May 21, 2008
Note: The Philadelphia Premiere on June 14th, Flag Day, was a tremendous success. The house was packed, the the crowd was enthusiastic - a great time was had by all. Thanks!
Vince Papale to host The Color Bearers
May 10, 2008
Veteran broadcaster and NFL sports legend Vince Papale, the subject of the Disney film “Invincible”, will be the host of the new documentary The Color Bearers.
The Color Bearers tells stories of American Patriotism from 1776 to the 21st Century.
"I am so proud to be associated with the program The Color Bearers. When I first read the script, it gave me chills. America needs this program right now."
- Vince Papale
Vince Papale is a true working-man's hero. His philosophy - that you should never give up and always continue to pursue your dreams - embodies the spirit of the working man and serves to empower anyone who has ever been told they can’t achieve their goals.
In 1976, at the age of 30, Vince tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles, made the team, and became the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL. He still holds that record. He was with the Eagles for four seasons as a wide receiver before a shoulder injury ended his career in 1979. While active, he was voted special teams captain by his teammates and in 2007 he was voted the most outstanding special teams player in the 75-year history of the Eagles. Vince also was voted "Man of the Year" by the Eagles in 1978 for his many charitable activities.
After retiring with the Eagles following the 1979 season, he was a television and radio broadcaster for eight years.
Vince is married to the former Janet Cantwell. They reside in Cherry Hill, NJ, with their two children, Gabriella and Vincent. Janet is a former member of the USA World Gymnastics team and has coached and taught gymnastics all over the world. They are the only married couple to have been inducted individually into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2006, Disney released a movie about Vince called "Invincible" that opened to rave reviews finishing #1 at the box office two weeks in a row! It features Mark Wahlberg as Vince; Greg Kinnear as former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil; and Elizabeth Banks as Janet.
For more information about Vince, please visit www.vincepapale.com.
Smithsonian Approves The Color Bearers
April 18, 2008
The National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution has approved The Color Bearers to film a segment on the original Star Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian.
The Color Bearers tells stories of American Patriotism from 1776 to the 21st Century.
The Smithsonian is providing interview access, film footage and images for use in the program.
Appearing for the Smithsonian is Suzanne Thomassen-Krauss, Chief Conservator of the Star Spangled Banner Conservation Project.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is the home of an American treasure—the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired our national anthem. In 1998 they launched a significant effort to preserve this icon, which has been endangered by time and exposure to pollution and the elements.
The Museum closed on September 5, 2006 for major architectural renovations and is scheduled to reopen by fall 2008.
The Color Bearers to Screen in Windham, NY
April 12, 2008
The Color Bearers will screen at the Annual Civil War Heritage Music Gathering & Encampment, Centre Church, Windham, NY, Saturday August 2nd at 6 p.m. prior to the Grand Concert program.
The Color Bearers tells stories of American Patriotism from 1776 to the 21st Century.
The Annual Civil War Heritage Music Gathering & Encampment is now in its 11th year.
The gathering provides a total immersion experience into the history, heritage, music and popular culture of mid-19th century America.
Weekend activities include a history film festival, parlor and camp music showcases, arms and equipment exhibitions and demonstrations, living history portrayals, 1863 style Grand Concert, book presentations, regimental brass bands and an 1860 Soldiers Relief Fair recreation.
The sponsors are the 77th NY Regimental Balladeers, Committee to Preserve the Centre Church, Windham Chapter Catskill Mountain Foundation, Community of Windham Foundation and Greene County Tourism Office.
The event is open to the public. For more information about the event folks can email cwhmg@webtv.net or call 518-734-5655.
Who was Mary Young Pickersgill?
While the evidence about who made the first American Flag is controversial, there is no controversy at all about who made the 30 x 42 foot flag that flew over Fort Mc Henry in the 1814 battle of Baltimore - it was Mary Young Pickersgill.
Mary was a humanitarian, a businesswoman, a philanthropist, and a Patriot.
Mary may not have enjoyed the fame and recognition that Betsy Ross enjoyed (albeit posthumously), but she is every bit as deserving of our nation's respect and admiration.
To learn more about Mary Young Pickersgill: