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"THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE"

An opportunity to educate!

The Universal Pictures film, "The Life of David Gale" opens in the United States and Canada on February 21, 2003.
The movie is about a committed Texas death penalty abolitionist sentenced to death. Days before his scheduled execution he convinces a reporter to investigate whether or not he really committed the crime. The reporter tries to uncover the complicated crime before he is put to death. The ads don't reveal the ending or the truth of the murder, leaving one to wonder what happens. Regardless of the movies' ending, people will talk about the death penalty.

David Gale "The death penalty is certainly a central issue and one that should be discussed. Clearly, this is an issue that is on the minds of everyone these days."
--Kevin Spacey

David Gale Flyer DOWNLOAD THE FLIER

Here you can download a sample "palm card," a flier that you can make copies of and pass out to people as they come out of the film. Download the WORD file if you want to adjust the text and/or change the contact information so that people can contact your local organization. Or, if you want CUADP to take the phone calls and respond to inquiries, download and print out either the WORD file or the PDF. (Scroll to bottom of page to download.)
In any case, please let CUADP know of any interesting feedback you receive.

NOTE: Special versions for Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania residents are also available.

HOW TO USE THIS FLIER

  • Download the WORD file or the PDF
  • If you want to adjust the language or contact information, use the WORD file. Be sure to change the language in both boxes, as they are identical.
  • Print the flier on regular paper, but be sure to set your printer for the best quality.
  • If you want, create a fact sheet or find another interesting bit of information to copy onto the reverse side.
  • Make copies, preferably on lightly colored paper.
  • Cut the copies in half, and you are ready!
  • Go see the film. Position yourself just inside the exit to the theater BEFORE the credits roll, and hold the flier out to people as they pass you. Of course, not everyone will take one, but many will. Be sure to pick up any that are thrown on the floor.
  • Go back and repeat at the end of each showing, whenever possible!

(Theater managers can go either way on this sort of thing. Consider asking permission to leaflet, but expect to be told no. Or, just do it. After all, it is easier to say "I'm sorry" than to ask and be told "no.")

ENJOY!

Click here to download Word version
Click here to download PDF version

Florida Version
Click here to download Word version of Florida Flyer
Click here to download PDF version of Florida Flyer

Ohio
Click here to download Word version of Ohio Flyer
Click here to download PDF version of Ohio Flyer

Pennsylvania Version
Click below for a PDF of a flier created for use in Pennsylvania.
Page 1
Page 2

Click here for the leafletting instructions prepared by PA Abolitionists United Against the Death Penalty.
Click here to download the PDF Petition prepared by PA Abolitionists United Against the Death Penalty for use with the David Gale leaflets


 
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