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MEDIUM COOL
August 30, 2008
With the 2008 Democratic National Convention just behind us, and a newly unified and stronger-than-ever Democratic Party rallying behind the charisma and inspiring voice of Barack Obama, we are wholly embracing the urgent message of change. Haskell Wexler’s 1969 film Medium Cool, set in the summer of 1968 and leading up to that year’s tumultuous Democratic Convention, depicts a conflicted nation where issues of race, gender, war and political violence are thrust to the forefront in a collision of the generations. Old guard versus new vision, and the battle of myth and reality in a race for the securing of the American Dream—either of the past, or the future. We’re banking on the future! Yes you can, with this blue tartan blazer by Alexander McQueen (Browns), William Rast vintage jeans (Bergdorf Goodman), slim fit polka dot shirt by John Anthony (www.john-anthony.com), vegan faux suede oxfords crafted in Portugal (via mooshoes.com), and Band of Outsiders navy and white bow tie (www.exluxury.com). Check out the original trailer for Medium Cool at YouTube and secure your own piece of American history by ordering your own copy here.