There Ain't No Wakeboarding In Iraq

March 24, 2004 -- This is the story of Monroe Mann. He's been working for years to put together the world's first wakeboarding feature film, to be shot in Orlando, Florida. Despite all the obstacles of being an independent filmmaker, he's been able to line up Avril Lavigne & Sum41 for the soundtrack and gain the support of the entire pro-wakeboarding community.

Here's the twist: Lieutenant Mann just got a call from his commanding officer. He and his battalion from the NY Army National Guard are packing their bags, leaving their civilian lives behind, and heading off to Iraq on May 15th.

Despite being confused and nervous about going to war, and despite the lack of funds and time, this Lieutenant filmmaker is determined to fulfill his dream.

How? By enlisting the support of the American people.

He and his crew at Loco Dawn Films have set up a website at www.WakinAMovie.com to help the cause. They are hoping that people will actually go there, donate money, and help make movie history. The website is designed to appeal to wakeboarders, film buffs, those with military affiliations… and to anyone who has ever had a dream.

Wakeboarding is a cross between snowboarding and waterskiing and is the fastest growing extreme sport in the world. In the words of Jason Bingham of Wakeboarding Magazine, "Those who choose to be a part of this film, choose to be a part of a revolution in extreme sports."

Contact Monroe or Brett at 212-505-1952 or via email at info@locodawn.com





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