I made this video yesterday as I went about voting, getting my free cup of coffee at Starbucks, and watching the election results. It has been a whirlwind of excitement and pride as we elected our first African American President.
I've watched the end of the video with clips of both speeches 20 times and it still gives me chills. It was a historic day for our Country.
My experience on Election Day 2008 from Suzanne Broughton on Vimeo.
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great video suzanne! and you're right, that speech is awe-inspiring. "my, my, my it's a beautiful day..."
Posted by: lisa mertins | November 05, 2008 at 06:11 PM
i'm really loving your videos, suz. despite the disappointment of some by last night's results, it's hard not to be proud of the progress our country has made. thanks for capturing the moment here.
Posted by: the kid | November 05, 2008 at 07:12 PM
That is the awesomest of the awesome. And I am covered in chills for the thousandth time in 24 hours. I love this country of ours.
Posted by: Mental P Mama | November 05, 2008 at 07:15 PM
I didn't vote for Obama, but I am filled with pride for our Country. I am optimistic. And I'm NEVER optimistic. Nice job, as always.
Posted by: Nat | November 05, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Great Vid Suz. Yes, chills.
Although I do hope someday we value human rights as much as animal rights..
Posted by: Chris | November 05, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Yahoo for sure! (see, on your screen above Obama's picture?)
Great video!
I only wish Dr. King could have shared in it. So exciting. I'm so proud!
Posted by: LuckyMe | November 05, 2008 at 07:29 PM
what an amazing 24 hours. the long hours and hard work yesterday at the polling site was absolutely worth it. i got home around 11:00 last night and watched barack' speech and was just awestruck. and today it was very hard not to get choked up when looking at the images of people all over the world celebrating.
Posted by: aaron | November 05, 2008 at 07:47 PM
I'm so proud of you for making that video. I can see you sharing it with your kids and your grandkids and their kids and grandkids... and giving them chills, too. Fantastic, A+ job of locking down that moment for your family, forever. Although your great great grandkids will probably go, "What? She only had two starbucks to choose from on one block?"
Posted by: nik | November 05, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Aw, man, X -- New World! I know, I know, I'm always seeing the stuff I'm not supposed to pay attention to . . . but I haven't heard that song since I wore it out on my cassette deck.
Beautiful job, as always, of capturing the important stuff (and the mundane stuff) of Life with a capital L. MWAHH!!
Posted by: foolery | November 05, 2008 at 09:45 PM
It is sad that they have let it go down there a bit. It was a sad day when the Golden Bear went down. It is still a fun town.
Posted by: Nat | November 06, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Nice work. "Tastes like Liberty."
Posted by: Grant Forest | November 06, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Great video! I'm Canadian, but have been very impacted by everything leading up to your election and everything the day of. I was watching for hours on Tuesday night. I'm happy and hopeful for you - our neighbors - and look forward to what the next few years bring!
Thanks for sharing this.
Posted by: fancy feet | November 06, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I must say that I liked your video, but the highlight of your post are really the comments! Cheers and have a great weekend!
Posted by: Lachezar | November 07, 2008 at 11:54 AM