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"America" is an American political advertisement released by the 2016 presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders. It premiered on January 21, 2016 via YouTube, and to air on television in Iowa and New Hampshire shortly before the Democratic Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary.
The advertisement features "America," a song recorded by Simon & Garfunkel for their album Bookends (1968).
The ad starts with scenes of everyday American life over soft humming and gentle guitar strumming. As the line, "let us be lovers, we'll marry our fortunes together" plays in the background, a middle-aged couple dances at a small Bernie Sanders for President rally. Then Sanders is seen speaking to a few people in a backyard. As the ad continues, the crowds grow larger and more enthusiastic. A montage of many Sanders supporters appear, as the words "They've all come to look for America" flash on the screen. Sanders is then seen addressing a large outdoor gathering, interacting one-on-one with supporters, appearing before more energetic crowds, finally ending in a large auditorium filled to capacity with cheering people.
Captain America is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (cover dated March 1941) from Timely Comics, a predecessor of Marvel Comics. Captain America was designed as a patriotic supersoldier who often fought the Axis powers of World War II and was Timely Comics' most popular character during the wartime period. The popularity of superheroes waned following the war and the Captain America comic book was discontinued in 1950, with a short-lived revival in 1953. Since Marvel Comics revived the character in 1964, Captain America has remained in publication.
Captain America wears a costume that bears an American flag motif, and is armed with a nearly indestructible shield that he throws at foes. The character is usually depicted as the alter ego of Steve Rogers, a frail young man enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum to aid the United States government's imminent efforts in World War II. Near the end of the war, he was trapped in ice and survived in suspended animation until he was revived in the present day. Although Captain America often struggles to maintain his ideals as a man out of his time with its modern realities, he remains a highly respected figure in his community which includes becoming the long-time leader of the Avengers.
Actors: Tim Barretto (actor), Tim Barretto (director), Tim Barretto (editor), Giselle van der Wiel (producer), Karli Rae Grogan (writer), Karli Rae Grogan (actress), Giselle van der Wiel (actress), Giselle van der Wiel (writer), Karli Rae Grogan (producer), Zac Deane (actor), Igor Kreyman (producer), Igor Kreyman (actor), David Boulton (actor), Marlon Dance-Hooi (actor), Chelsea Jones (producer),
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Short,Actors: Frances Lozada (actress), Rob Morgan (actor), Nathaniel Kramer (editor), Bonnie Dennis (producer), Momo Lee Aoi (editor), Emilio Pantero (actor), Dwayne 'DC' Coles (producer), Dwayne 'DC' Coles (director), Dwayne 'DC' Coles (writer), Crystal T. Williams (actress), Daniela Sanchez (producer), Star Davis (actress), Daniela Sanchez (actress), Crystal T. Williams (actor), Milton Puzy (actor),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Ruby Dee (actress), Normand Corbeil (composer), Rosie O'Donnell (writer), Rosie O'Donnell (producer), Richard Comeau (editor), Hilary Momberger (miscellaneous crew), Rosie O'Donnell (actress), Joyce Eliason (writer), Amanda Mason (miscellaneous crew), Yves Simoneau (director), David A. Rosemont (producer), Larry Sanitsky (producer), Peter Martorano (miscellaneous crew), Joan Devilla (miscellaneous crew), Dave Kilgore (actor),
Plot: In "America," Dr. Maureen Brennan, a psychiatrist at a youth treatment center, encounters her newest patient, a bi-racial boy named America. Through their sessions, Dr. Brennan helps America come to terms with his roller-coaster life, which began when he was taken by authorities from his crack-addicted mother, and placed into foster care as an infant. The short time of stability in his life occurred when America lived with Mrs. Harper, the elderly nanny to one of his foster families. Later reunited with his mother, she soon abandons America and he is again placed into foster care. Lagging behind in school and full of anger, America retreats further away from society after years of sexual abuse. After attempting suicide, America is placed in a treatment center where Dr. Brennan helps him open up about his painful past and discover the support and courage he needs to get his life back on track.
Keywords: adoption, country-name-in-title, one-word-titleActors: Alex Emanuel (actor), Jason Vail (actor), Aliki Paraschis (producer), Jason Wade Hammonds (producer), Jason Wade Hammonds (writer), Jason Wade Hammonds (director), Jason Wade Hammonds (editor), Angelique Cabral (actress), Giovanni Spinelli (composer), Michelle Slonim (actress), Nicole Pelosi (actress), Peter Tadros (editor), Katya Sonina (actress),
Genres: Drama, Short, Thriller,Actors: Jack Haigis (editor), Mario Grigorov (composer), Bill Haney (producer), Tim Hotchner (producer), Tim Hotchner (director), Yazmine (actress), Rob DeBlois (actor), America (actress), Jason (actor),
Plot: ACCELERATING AMERICA tells the story of a revolutionary school in Rhode Island that gives inner-city youths who are at risk of dropping out a second chance by accelerating their studies. At the head of the school is a fearless principal, Robert DeBlois, who as a quadriplegic knows something about overcoming adversity. If the word "inspiring" gets overused, it rarely feels as apt as when watching DeBlois apply his tough love educational techniques on hardened teens. We watch three students - America, Jason and Yazmine - as they struggle through a make-or-break year, drawing upon conviction, pride and humor in order to survive.
Genres: Documentary,Actors: Austin Reading (producer), Tony Hawk (actor), Austin Reading (editor), Efren Ramirez (actor), Elijah Wood (actor), Bill DeRonde (editor), Jeff Lam (actor), Jeff Lam (actor), Hazel Dean (actress), Hazel Dean (actress), Salli Frattini (producer), Julie Reading (producer), Chris Barrett (actor), The Killers (actor), Jade Gzi (actress),
Genres: Music,Actors: Erwin Steinhauer (actor), Edgar Honetschläger (producer), Edgar Honetschläger (writer), Edgar Honetschläger (director), Kurt Hennrich (editor),
Genres: Short,Actors: Eric del Castillo (actor), Carlos East (actor), Aldo Monti (director), Arturo Gonzalez Pulido (actor), Dacia Arcaraz (actress), Leonardo García Vale (actor), Juan Alonso (actor), María Andrea de León (actress), Aldo Monti (producer), César Cristiani (producer), Luigi Meglioli (producer), Adolfo Monteforte (writer), David Lan (composer), Tomás Cruz (editor), Jacobo Mazutti (actor),
Genres: Action,Actors: Henrique Vera-Villanueva (actor), Diego Rísquez (writer), Diego Rísquez (producer), Diego Rísquez (director), Diego Rísquez (actor), Leonardo Henríquez (editor), Hugo Márquez (actor), Alejandro Blanco Uribe (composer), Blanca Baldó (actress), Carlos Castillo (actor), Luis Ángel Duque (writer), Alejandro Alcega (actor), Rolando Peña (actor), Kosinegue (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: David Neto (actor), Turíbio Ruiz (actor), Laura Cardoso (actress), Fernando Baleroni (director), Fernando Baleroni (writer), Walter Stuart (actor), Maria Vidal (actress), Albano Pereira (actor), Mora Stuart (actress),
Genres: Comedy,Take these lines and blow away
Live your lives do what they say
I don't like the things you do
All the things you put me through
(bridge)
After everything is said and done
Will that be enough?
(Chorus)
Here we go
Love it or leave it alone
When the world is spinning on a dime
Hurry up and waste my time
Here we go, here we go, here we go
Take away this foolish pride
Cuts me up so deep inside
I can't believe you've come this far
I don't believe in who you are
(bridge)
After every game is played and won
It's still not enough
(chorus)
So this is life in America
I'm so disappointed
This is life in America today