Welcome Democrats Abroad, Student Loan Justice, and Fans of Scared To Debt
Democrats Abroad has partnered with producers of SALLIE MAE NOT Exposing America's Student Loan Scam for the doumentary film to run free, January 27-31st to all members.
Next, join the panel discussion hosted by Democrats Abroad on Monday, January 31st 12:00pm Eastern Time.
Panelists include:
Michael J. Camoin, Filmmaker: Sallie Mae Not: Exposing America's Student Loan Scam; Tom Borgers , Wall Street Banker / Fraud Specialist; Adeoye "Oye" Owolewa,U.S. Representative, Washington, DC, Alan Collinge, Founder: StudentLoanJustice.Org; Reggie Harris: American singer/songwriter; Heather Taylor, International Chapter Leader and Social Media Manager: StudentLoanJustice.Org
To attend the panel discussion RSVP Here .
After receiving success from SALLIE MAE NOT, filmmaker Mike Camoin is now embarking on the Scared To Debt 6-part Series which sets out to explore whether America's $1.8 Trillion student loan debt is a result of a bad borrower problem, or a failed lending system. We're proud to present Sallie Mae Not, winner of the Audience Choice Award at the Whistleblowers Summit and Film Festival in 2021.
This is the untold story of how the US Government set up a system of greed that gutted student loans of consumer protections leading to the skyrocketing cost of tuition and indenturing millions through predatory lending.
Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi discovers Alan Collinge, author of The Student Loan Scam, a dedicated stalwart who turns from scientist to activist when he is wrongfully thrown into default by Sallie Mae. Collinge warned, in 2006 on 60 Minutes, how this same scheme continued to throw millions of students, parents and colleges over the cliff. No one paid much attention and despite today’s headlines of privilege, scandal, greed and blame, debate whether to cancel or forgive, the predatory lending system designed in a manner to indenture millions, especially women and people of color, remains hiding in plain sight.
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For decades, a small handful have dedicated their lives to reform what's wrong with America's student loan lending scheme. Thanks to the generous support of DemsAbroad, this space is an opportunity for you to meet the folks fighting on our behalf.
Many students, parents and grandparents have been harmed financially, emotionally, spiritually and psychologically from predatory lending. Some have fled the country while others have considered taking their lives.
Here are some important ways you can contribute:
Help spread the word about this "event" informing elected officials to come screen Sallie Mae Not. We'll explain how to do this during the Panel Discussion.
Sign the petition for Students, Parents and Grandparents Demanding College Presidents Speak Up for Fair Lending
Winner of the From The Heart Productions Spring 2021 Roy W. Dean Film Grant was a good start, yet we really need you, just like we did on Sallie Mae Not. Consider making a One-Time or Monthly donation such that we complete Episode 2: The Whistleblower in the Scared To Debt Series. Learn more www.ScaredToDebtSeries.com
Please donate to the "next phase" here
Thank you and enjoy the screening.
