"The breath taking reality of a new, unrepeatable, unprecedented adventure of a human life." The film ends with this quote, and I think it summarizes the film very well. The aspect of the film that moved me most was how it managed to show the human desire for life. That all these individuals they met on their travels, whether homeless, disabled or exiled from their own villages still managed to find joy in their life and still live their lives to the fullest.
As a student in International Development this film had a great impact on me. After feeling so overwhelmed and defeated from constantly researching and discussing all of the problems that exist this film truly was a breathe of fresh air. It allowed me to recognize the beauty that is being different and all the amazing people that exist globally. But at the same time it also allowed me to realize that despite the all of the differences we may have we are a family. We share this planet and everything that is on it.
There are many lessons that an individual can take from this movie. However, words don't do this film justice, I believe that it is something everyone should watch, like many Grassroots Films. So, I suggest everyone take the time out of your blockbuster movie schedule and squeeze this film in, it has renewed my hope for humanity.
Rylea,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this film! I'm really excited to watch it :) It's really amazing some of the harsh life experiences people have been through and how optimistic they remain about like. Then, I hear people every day (and I have been guilty of this as well) saying that they life sucks because the weather is rainy, or that school is too stressful. We should appreciate and cherish every moment we have because life is short and there is hope in some of the most unexpected places. Thanks a lot for this post. It made my day, which I thought was going terribly, much brighter.