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January 22, 2007
MLM Documentary: "The Downline"
By Drew in Miscellaneous
As far as I know never before has a documentary been done on the MLM industry. Well until now that is. Eric Martinis is the director/producer of a new documentary titled "The Downline". In this documentary Eric follows four distributors for a fairly new MLM called Agel. This documentary will make it's premiere at the Park City Film Music Festival on January 25th. Recently, I had the chance to talk with Eric about his documentary and MLM in general. You can listen to that interview below.
As of right now there is no way to purchase a copy of this documentary but Eric has said they are looking into multiple options of distribution. For updates you can visit the MySpace page for the movie
Here is the trailer clip that was posted on YouTube:
Comments
Well one thing they did that I thought was good was one director signed up as a distributor and a second director stayed out so they could balance one another out. Eric even said he had so much footage he could have easily gone all positive or all negative if he wanted to, but he wanted this to show MLM from all aspects.
I haven't seen it yet either, but hopefully I will get my hands on a copy soon to view.
Thank you, and I am glad you liked the podcast.
Any idea when itll be out? or is it still being made?
-_- its only out in theaters at US
That is not completely true. They are playing it at film festivals in the US but it is not in regular theaters. There will be some form of distribution later. Keep watching the my space page of the movie for updates.
Do you guys have any idea how much good you could be doing the world by focusing this blog, and all of the time and energy, on one of the HUNDREDS of worthy charities and causes that desperately need volunteers and awareness?
Kristi,
I guess the charity that my wife and I volunteer at every week, and the one we donate to, and help with fundraisers for (even working on planning some), oh yeah and those free computer classes I teach to help people get a leg up don't count as doing the world GOOD in your book I guess?
Maybe next time you might want to actually ask before making such a statement.
I looks like a very interesting film. I hope they showed both sides accurately, the good and the bad.
The movie Believe, is a parody Re: MLM as well. I look forward to seeing it too.
In the USA all news turns out to be good news practically.
Is it time for a positive paradigm "shift" in NWM?
Maybe...we'll see, won't we?
Kristi, give it a rest. last I checked it was a FREE country, how we choose to spend our time AND money is our choice, not yours. Please.
Gratitude grounds you.
Kerry
I read article and this was an excellent podcast. Kudos goes out to Eric Martinis for putting out this documentary.
As far as I know never before has a documentary been done on the Multilevel marketing(MLM) industry.
Interesting article.You may also be interested to know that the next Real Player in Network Marketing will prelaunch in March, 2007, and is looking for Founding Distributors. www.PreLaunchMLM.com
Drew,
I must tell you that was an excellent podcast. Well done. Kudos goes out to Eric Martinis for putting out this documentary, I highly look forward to seeing it myself.
It's extremely difficult to look at something with a 100% completely neutral viewpoint and letting the viewers decide if it's right for them or not.
Being a brand new Agel distributor myself, it would be interesting to see the types that make it and what is actually working for them.
Great Job Drew.
Posted by: Michael | January 22, 2007 4:44 PM