"Saving the Boom" // Current

The citizens of Laguna Beach band together to try and save the oldest gay bar west of the Mississippi.

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  stacichnaya
- I miss the Boom!!!!
  How much is it selling for?
  I could buy it.
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  JohnKeitel
- stacichnaya:
  That's exactly what Fred in the film is looking for -- someone to buy it! Do you have another email address I can use to contact you? John
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  how much is it selling price????????
  What is the current condition of the building?
  Will all needed repairs be handled by the seller?
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  fredkarger
- stacichnaya:
  Hey, this is Fred. If you are interested in SAVING the BOOM!!! drop me an email: savetheboom@aol.com thanks.
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  maleko
- Please keep on saving the boom!
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  robwein
- Fred Karger is a man who follows his heart, his conscience, his spirit, his desire and his beliefs. I have known Fred for over 40 years and this documentary epitomizes the man I have known almost forever. Keep following your dream Fred and you will find it.
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  fredkarger
- Thank you John and Sarah for telling the world our story.
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  Bong
- This is excellent! Really insightful yet fun film about small town activism. Really liked how the different generations seemed to band together for their cause. It should be on Bravo or Logo or better!!
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  TrishaHowell
- Excellently told story on an important and little known topic--way to go, John!
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  jetboys
- I lived in Laguna Beach (Moss Point and Coast Highway) in the '80s, when I was in my 20s. I went to the Boom every weekend, and many nights after dinner I'd walk up there.
  
  In those days, it was horribly smoky, which was very unpleasant for me.
  
  It's very sad that Laguna is losing its gay community.
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  sarahbelle
- Great work John! It's such a moving story and so well made. Bravo.
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