Tipping Point PA
A documentary about the fight for democracy and the grassroots candidates who are waging that battle.
TIPPING POINT PA is filming the ongoing battle in Pennsylvania over the soul of our nation and efforts to save our democracy. By filming the grassroots races of unsung local candidates over the five year period from 2020 thru 2024, this documentary opens up a fascinating window into the forces at play in the state that may decide the fate of us all.
The documentary begins in 2020 as the pandemic strikes with coverage of the idealistic campaign of young progressive Sarah Hammond against the backdrop of the 2020 Trump/Biden election. Sarah ran in a red district as an LBGTQ+ community member and woman who had exercised her right to choose. Sarah's mother and grandmother cooked meals for her campaign despite their ongoing affinity for President Trump.
Coverage resumed in 2021 in the wake of January 6th following the candidacy of Tyler Titus who was attempting to become the highest elected trans official in the nation as Erie's County Executive. Tyler's family braved death threats in their purple district but also garnered enthusiastic support in a race buffeted by turmoil at the national level.
In the 2022 midterm cycle no race was more polarizing than that of insurrectionist Scott Perry who was under FBI investigation for his involvement in the events of January 6th while running to maintain his Pennsylvania District 10 congressional seat. He was boldly challenged by Shamaine Daniels, who as teen had fled an authoritarian regime in Venezuela only to face similar forces on the rise in America today.
Tipping Point PA is currently expanding our coverage to complete production during this crucial 2024 Presidential election cycle.
MORE COVERAGE IS COMING IN 2024
SARAH HAMMOND
CONGRESSIONAL RACE
2020 • Lancaster
TYLER TITUS
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
2021 • Erie
SHAMAINE DANIELS
CONGRESSIONAL RACE
2022 • Harrisburg
