January 5, 2010 -- The changing demographics of the US population may have major implications for the financial services industry , the products they offer, and the way they are offered.
There are 100 million unmarried adults in the USA (source: US Census Bureau). They comprise 44% of the workforce (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) and account for $1.6 trillion in annual consumer spending. (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and Consumer Survey). Most single women are homeowners and, at the peak of the recent housing cycle, unmarried women accounted for a full 20% of new home buyers."Americans now spend more years of their adult life not married than married" (Bella De Paulo, Social Scientist).
"These changes are part of a worldwide revolution everywhere more people are living for longer periods of time outside marriage '' (Stephanie Coontz, Director of Research and Education for The Council of Contemporary Families).
"If you look at women in their 40's, 15-16% have never ben married. That is larger than ever before" (Andrew Hacker, American Political Scientist).
"It is not possible to talk about changes and the way people are getting married without looking at whats happened to women over the past 20-25 years" (Peter Francese, Demographic Trends Analyst, Ogilivy & Mather).
The new documentary, 'Single', highlights many of the contemporary themes that are influencing the composition of our society. An informative and entertaining cast of experts, comedians, singer/songwriters and "real people" discuss the complexities of finding and maintaining a long-lasting relationship in todays crazy world.
The co-producers/co-directors of the film were motivated to explain this untold story. Jane Scandurra has spent her career as a marketing professional and Richard Atkinson, a former Morgan Stanley Managing Director, has worked in the US, Europe and Asia.
'SIngle' was a recent "Pick of the Week" on barnesandnoble.com and is also available at major DVD retailers, including netflix.com, blockbuster,com, TCM.com and amazon.com.
From now until the end of January 2010 'Single' is available through the following cable operators' Video on Demand:
Charter, Verizon, AT & T, DISH Network (VOD), Insight Communications, RCN, Armstrong Cable, Bend Cable, Blue Ridge Cable, Buckeye Cable Systems, Cameron Communications, Cincinnati Bell, CL Tel, Click, Community Television Company, D & E Communications, Duo County Telecom, EPB of Chattanooga, Guadalupe Valley, Hotwire, HTC Conway Telco, INS (Des Moines), Massilon, MUS Fiber Net, NTELOS, NuLInk, One Source, San Bruno Municipal Cable, Service Electric Cable, VTMS, Wave Broadband Cable, Wilkes Barre Cable, Wilson Cable.
About 'Single'
Commercially released in Fall 2009, 'Single' is an independent, feature documentary which explores the growth of the unmarried population.
Called "brilliantly done" by NY film critic, Tiffanie Greene and "a very cool, cool documentary" by Juliet Huddy on Fox TV.
The film was an official selection at the New York New Filmmakers Series and The Berkshire International Summer Series.
Produced and directed by Richard Atkinson and Jane Scandurra of Go Pictures and Films, LLC.
Distributed by Osiris Entertainment, Inc.
Contact:
Media/Screening requests: Richard Atkinson/Jane Scandurra, co-directors/co-producers; Go Pictures and Films, LLC, info@gopicturesandfilms.com.
Distribution: Doug Dohmen, ddohmen@osirisent.com
Website: http://www.singlefilm.com
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