'Scanned' A documentary about absurdity.
SYNOPSIS of the Documentary 'Scanned'
by Charysee Tia Harper, Producer
The United States is a country that guarantees basic rights to its citizens as protected by the amendments within the constitution. However, with the introduction of full-body scanners within the US, some believe that these rights are being violated.
Though it may sound political on the surface, Scanned will in fact be comedic. The audience will be introduced to Flying Pasties – a company that has created protecting coverings (pasties) for the groin and chest (for women) to protect travelers from radiation when going through the scanners – and its spokesperson, Mike Francis, who is a Las Vegas comedian.
As the images and sayings on the pasties are humorous and light-hearted, Scanned aims to take a “stand-up comic” route: introduce an important issue, but in a humorous manner.
In addition, the 30-minute documentary will touch upon the basic pros and cons of full-body scanners with interviews from security officials (TSA in the United States; Polizia di Stato officials in Milan, Italy; and those in Amsterdam), Pilots' Association spokesperson, medical professionals, flight attendants, and everyday travelers. A trailer can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfJnp76Tobc
Contact: Charysse Tia Harper – 805.660.0843 – ch.xploretheworld@gmail.com
Director/Producer – Charysse Tia Harper. She was born and raised in Oxnard, California. She graduated from the University of Southern California (May 2006) with Bachelor degrees in Cinema & Television Productions and Broadcast Journalism. She also earned a Master’s in Management & Leadership (May 2009) at Webster Graduate School in the United Kingdom.
Upon finishing her undergraduate studies, Charysse moved to London. Being immersed in an international city with a large mix of ethnicities, she fell in love with learning about different cultures. She has traveled to over 15 countries and has enjoyed recounting her experiences with her family and friends. Because of this, Charysse knew that making foreign documentaries would be her calling in life.
Over her career, Charysse has worked on numerous projects ranging from a World War II independent film (Only the Brave), to an informational video about chiropractics, as well as lupus (The Wolf in Me). At the beginning of 2010, Charysse completed The Other Side of Carnival, a 45-minute documentary, which examines Trinidad & Tobago’s Carnival and its socioeconomic effects in the country. The film was shown at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in April 2011.
Charysse is now residing in Las Vegas, where she is producing a documentary on full-body scanners. She has shot a preview DVD in December 2010. Charysse hopes to get the project off the ground in 2011, as well as create other projects.
by Charysee Tia Harper, Producer
The United States is a country that guarantees basic rights to its citizens as protected by the amendments within the constitution. However, with the introduction of full-body scanners within the US, some believe that these rights are being violated.
Though it may sound political on the surface, Scanned will in fact be comedic. The audience will be introduced to Flying Pasties – a company that has created protecting coverings (pasties) for the groin and chest (for women) to protect travelers from radiation when going through the scanners – and its spokesperson, Mike Francis, who is a Las Vegas comedian.
As the images and sayings on the pasties are humorous and light-hearted, Scanned aims to take a “stand-up comic” route: introduce an important issue, but in a humorous manner.
In addition, the 30-minute documentary will touch upon the basic pros and cons of full-body scanners with interviews from security officials (TSA in the United States; Polizia di Stato officials in Milan, Italy; and those in Amsterdam), Pilots' Association spokesperson, medical professionals, flight attendants, and everyday travelers. A trailer can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfJnp76Tobc
Contact: Charysse Tia Harper – 805.660.0843 – ch.xploretheworld@gmail.com
Director/Producer – Charysse Tia Harper. She was born and raised in Oxnard, California. She graduated from the University of Southern California (May 2006) with Bachelor degrees in Cinema & Television Productions and Broadcast Journalism. She also earned a Master’s in Management & Leadership (May 2009) at Webster Graduate School in the United Kingdom.
Upon finishing her undergraduate studies, Charysse moved to London. Being immersed in an international city with a large mix of ethnicities, she fell in love with learning about different cultures. She has traveled to over 15 countries and has enjoyed recounting her experiences with her family and friends. Because of this, Charysse knew that making foreign documentaries would be her calling in life.
Over her career, Charysse has worked on numerous projects ranging from a World War II independent film (Only the Brave), to an informational video about chiropractics, as well as lupus (The Wolf in Me). At the beginning of 2010, Charysse completed The Other Side of Carnival, a 45-minute documentary, which examines Trinidad & Tobago’s Carnival and its socioeconomic effects in the country. The film was shown at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in April 2011.
Charysse is now residing in Las Vegas, where she is producing a documentary on full-body scanners. She has shot a preview DVD in December 2010. Charysse hopes to get the project off the ground in 2011, as well as create other projects.
