Video: Overpass Light Brigade Shows Support

Video: Overpass Light Brigade Shows Support

By Tomah Mackie

The Overpass Light Brigade are fervent followers of a grassroots tradition, engaging in informative, peaceful protests on public overpasses throughout the state.  In the past year, their numbers have grown by the hundreds while their fan-base has stretched into thousands across the globe.  Over the past month, I had the opportunity to film this amazing group of individuals; the end result is a very special web video that I am extremely proud of.

After cranking out ads involving high-powered Democrats such as Russ Feingold and Bill Clinton, it was refreshing to take some extra time to get creative with such a fiery, grassroots organization with a visually bold message of engagement.  We had a terrific time over the last month and I have to thank Lane Hall and Lisa Moline for allowing me to highlight them for the Tom Barrett campaign.

"OLB" represents a fundamental component of Wisconsin's Recall movement - the physical and visual presence of grassroots supporters engaging in an energetic, groundbreaking manner.  It's the same spirit that existed in the capitol in the spring of 2011 and it serves as a refreshing reminder that Wisconsin's progressive community is more vibrant than ever as we lead up to June 5th.

View the video below:



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Posted by Michele Krause at 02:50PM on June 05 2012

I actually don’t feel divided today. I feel that this the day the majority of the state (65% plus) of the residents all going to the polls together to decide which direction the State of Wisconsin should go. I feel that we are in this together today to make a decision for what’s really best for Wisconsin decided by Wisconsin residents.

Go Wisconsin. I personally feel Barrett will bring Wisconsin Forward!

Posted by Wendy at 10:38PM on June 04 2012

We saw this on the way home tonight and honked our horn until we couldn’t honk anymore! Good luck tomorrow Tom! We love you as a neighbor, but would love you more as our Governor!

Posted by ML Ross at 10:22PM on June 04 2012

Love this sign, great visual. Democrats across the support your fight, including this out of state contributor. A toast to you Mr. Barrett, you’re gonna Win the election to be Governor of Wisconsin tomorrow!