Everyone says they are going Green these days – from cosmetic companies to Fox News and Chevron. Green is everywhere. With all this greenwashing, what does it mean to be seriously green? For some it means simply using florescent light bulbs, recycling, or buying a hybrid vehicle. But for others, it means taking political action.
“Seriously Green” tells the unique and personal stories of several serious greenies, so serious they are running for political office. If ever there were a time for green politicians, it should be now – right? However, a series of obstacles from ballot access, media bias, scant financial resources, and party fracturing test these candidates from the start.
“Seriously Green” leads viewers on a rollicking green-themed odyssey through the most expensive election in history. 
Using the backdrop of the Republican and Democratic races, the film weaves a unique story of idealistic candidates on their quest to shake up “politics as usual” from the beginning of their campaigns through the first months of Obama’s Presidency. Follow these electoral activists as they dodge teargas at the Republican Convention, fight to participate in debates and campaign across the country on $10.00 a day, all while attempting to keep their day jobs. In an era where all that is Green is Gold, can these Greens make an impact?
Filmmakers Babette Hogan and Julie Eisenberg survey the green landscape as they:
- Hit the streets with the youngest Presidential Candidate as she petitions for ballot access dressed as Wonder Woman.
- Fly over West Virginia mountains with the lone Gubernatorial Candidate fighting against Mountain Top Removal;
- Slog through Louisiana swamps with Greens;
- Peek behind the scenes at the Democratic Convention, heralded as the “greenest” convention;
- Swill cocktails with Palin-worshipers in St. Paul amidst chants of “Drill Baby, Drill”;
- Mix it up with peace activists, anarchists and riot police at both the DNC and RNC;
- Tour rebuilding efforts of the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans;
- Chill at a green Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.
Interviews with Congressional Members Dennis Kucinich and Lynn Woolsey, progressive leaders Van Jones and Michael Pollan, and media insiders including talk show host Ed Schultz and Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! offer perspectives on the idealistic goals of hardcore progressives and the political roadblocks they face. Rich with greenwashing irony and interlaced with regional music, from bluegrass to hip-hop, the documentary highlights how money, media, ballot access and party politics impact campaigns and postpone the greening of America.
“Seriously Green” offers a fresh look at politics and the quirky and bold individuals who risk everything to battle corporate and government systems despite certain defeat. This untold story about citizen activism and the 2008 election will inspire and amuse audiences, provoking the question, “Could I be Seriously Green?”
