OUR THIRD ACT /
A COLLABORATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIOP WITH THIRDACT.ORG/Massachusetts
Greetings,
My name is Edward Boches. I’m a documentary photographer and social justice activist, committed to supporting organizations fighting for democracy, climate, housing, women’s rights and homelessness. This is my latest project.
Our Third Act : A Collaborative Text and Image Project
About the Project
The objective is to capture and record the voices, wisdom and experiences of Americans over 60 who are effecting positive change through actions that include protesting, writing letters, canvassing, volunteering, or are otherwise actively working to safeguard democracy.
Collectively, the photos and words will be used to support thirdact.org/massachusetts/ (the local chapter of the national ThirdAct.org) to preserve a record of democracy in action; and to inspire others to get involved.
Eventually we will find other ways to share the stories, either in a book or local exhibits that can be attended by all participants.
What is Third Act?
Founded by author, environmentalist and Ghandi Peace Award recipient Bill McKibben, Third Act is a community of Americans over sixty determined to change the world for the better. We harness our unparalleled generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy. In Massachusetts there are over 1100 members.
How You Can Help
Simply allow me to to take your portrait and ask you a few questions.
Name, age
Have you always been politically active or is this a recent effort?
What actions are you currently involved with?
Where does your motivation to stay involved come from?
Do you believe you (or one person) can make a difference or effect change?
What do you get out of it? How does it make you feel?
Do you remember your very first protest or action?
What advice would you pass on to subsequent generations about their responsibility to make the world and their community a better place?
Why You Should Participate
You will have an opportunity to share your story and be heard.
You will be helping to build a community of like-minded people.
Your record of commitment and action will inspire others.
How to Reach Me
