18 Month Campaign for the Center For American Progress REEL: CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS This campaign for the Center For American Progress spanned 2019 - 2021. Over 75x documentary videos were created in 18 states, focusing on issues such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), unions, voting rights, farm tariffs, insulin access, LGBTQ+ rights, COVID-19 and more.
FELICIA'S STORY (AZ) Felicia's life is in the hands of politicians she does not trust. Every day she works hard to maintain her joy and optimism as she hopes she continue to rely on the life-saving protections of the ACA.
Arizona, 2020
ERIKA'S STORY (OH) A longtime republican, Erika was initially excited by Donald Trump. But the character she knew on TV quickly became a nightmare and she worries about Trump's influence on republican and christian values.
Ohio, 2020
JERRY'S STORY (WI) Jerry is a former Trump voter, but after witnessing the consequences of Trump's reckless trade war on Wisconsin farmers, he knows he's seen enough. 
Wisconsin
2020
Center for American Progress
KIMBERLY'S STORY (NC) After a routine mammogram revealed cancer, the ACA saved Kimberly's life and protected her finances. She was only charged $60 for $60,000 in treatment and is now cancer free. 
North Carolina
2020
Center for American Progress
KARL'S STORY (MI) Blind since childhood, Karl still found success personally and professionally, but with medicaid under threat he fears for the health and well being of his high school sweetheart.
Michigan, 2020
FIANA'S STORY (TX) When Fiana's mother passed away from COVID-19, she spoke out to save other's lives. This story was captured during the pandemic in October 2020.
Texas
2020
Center for American Progress
CHRIS' STORY (OH) Chris loves being a small business owner, but he and his wife both suffer from chronic pain. The ACA protects their entire family and they worry about life without it.
Ohio, 2020
BRANDE'S STORY (AZ) As a single mom, Brande's biggest fear following her cancer diagnosis was that she would leave her daughter without a mom. The ACA protected her. Now she worries what could happen if the law is repealed? 
Arizona 
2020
Center for American Progress
TRISHA'S STORY (OH) Trisha was heartbroken after Trump delivered empty promises to the people of Lordstown and she worries he does not represent the Christian values she wants to pass on to her daughter.
Ohio, 2020
TONI'S STORY (PA) Raising a child with down syndrome has given Toni perspective on the protections of the ACA and what she looks for in a leader.
Pennsylvania, 2020
HUNTER'S STORY (AZ) As a marine core veteran, Hunter understands why health care is life and death. 
Arizona
2020
Center for American Progress
STACEY'S STORY (OH) Living with Cystic fibrosis, Stacey depends on the ACA each day to keep her alive. She has had enough of the chaos of Donald Trump and wants stability and common sense for our country.
Ohio, 2020
Ohio, 2020