This film encourages viewers to become proactive towards government and let them know we will not tolerate the "gradual erosion of rights" similar to the tactics implemented by Adolph Hitler.

Lewis fears if we the people do not gain control of this situation, we will soon be living under a dictatorship. The beginning of the film examines violations by the Bush administration and Lewis airs specific situations that exhibit the blatant disregard to individual's rights to make is points. Lewis also promotes separation from "blind loyalty to party" and shifts the focus to working together for what is true and just.  

This documentary is meant to serve as a wake-up call to Americans because we have been "strikingly silent in the national yawn as our rights evaporate." Lewis' film offers a series of solutions to which the viewer can relate, such as joining a grassroots movement and demanding that our representatives defend our basic civil rights, or ... "You're fired!"

"Washington, You're Fired!" will be presented at the Grand Theatre 191 High Street NE in Salem on October 9. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 for general admission, and $2 for students.  The guest speaker will be David Fidanque, Executive Director of The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. For more information, call (503) 588-8713 or visit www.salemprogressivefilms.net.