Hi to all
I am Mathieu Verboud, co-director of the documentary film
" Tranquility Bay".
Thanks to those who show an interest in our film. We too want to see the film aired in the U.S and anywhere else.
One of the reasons the film has not yet been released in the U.S is... the 'obstrusive' attitude of a very small number of individuals involved and/or featured in the film. It is true that families or individuals related to the fight against WWASP are often difficult to live with... The word " trial" or "legal charges" is something you hear time and time again. These people don't understand that this film is for them but it's not their film ! And quite frankly, there is not much our production company can do to help clear things out.
Also, I want to highlight the fact that we have no indication that TV editing commissionners in the U.S would show an interest in the film. So that you know, the film sold quite well in the rest of the world but early signals suggest Americans could feel uncomfortable adressing the issue of tough love programs through a foreign eye... or even adressing the issue at all.
Look at the festivals. No North American film festival ever selected the film. Not even Sundance (based in Utah !). Yet, the film was selected at IDFA Amsterdam (one of the most prominent doc film festivals in the world), and various others places and it was even awarded in an international film festival in France.
So the "story" here is very much petty rivalries among activists.. but it's also broader and it's disturbing. The interest in our film comes mostly from 'consumers', not from TV programs suppliers.
Now, I hope you understand why time drags.. and will probably for long, if nothing is done.
Anyone seeking more information should contact Zadig Productions, in Paris.
And again, thanks for those who want to help the film get aired in the U.S.
Mathieu Verboud