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As you have noticed, I have not written a Movie Mystic column in quite some time because there simply have been no films which I felt I could recommend with all my heart and soul. Until now. An Inconvenient Truth is one of the most fascinating and mind-blowingly powerful films I have ever seen in my life. In fact, I believe that its message, coupled with the incredibly inspiring and uplifting way that it sees our humanity, makes the film perhaps the most important movie any of us may ever experience. An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary built around former Vice President Al Gore’s thirty year international campaign to waken the world’s consciousness to global warming. Please note right away that this is not a political film, nor does it promote a political message. As Mr. Gore says in the film, “This is not a political issue. It’s a moral one.” The film details, in brilliantly photographed and documented sequences, how much we as humans are affecting the climate of our world. Mr. Gore’s encyclopedic knowledge of and obviously deep and soul-charged passion for the subject matter propels us through a worldwide journey during which we witness how our environmental decisions have impacted both our atmosphere and our planet. No, it is not depressing. In fact, I found it to be quite the opposite. The film appeals to the best instincts of our humanity. It makes its case, yes, but it also shows us that we are absolutely capable of changing everything very quickly. In that message, the film allows us to look at our humanity when we operate at our very best, and that is, as most of you know, one of the cornerstones of Spiritual Cinema. It also addresses the core questions of who we are, why we are here, and what we can do to lift ourselves and our spirits in helping to heal, and indeed save, our planet. As such, its ultimate message and effect is invigorating and extraordinarily inspiring. There is an old Native American phrase that says that we do not inherit the earth from our parents. Rather, we borrow it from our children. I urge you with all my heart and soul to take your entire family to see this film the day it opens somewhere near you. In a very stirring and emotional way, An Inconvenient Truth reminds us that, even in this age in which many media outlets project so much gloom and doom around us, we are indeed empowered to change the way things are. Together, we as humanity can reconnect to our love of our home, this planet Earth, and in so doing, remember that we as a species still have the power, vision, and humanity to change the course of human events and bring beauty, peace, and vision back into our lives.
Stephen Simon produced such films as Somewhere in Time and What Dreams May Come. He also just directed and produced the film version of Conversations with God, which will be released everywhere in October (www.cwgthemovie.com). Stephen also co-founded www.spiritualcinemacircle.com. All content and articles copyright ©2006 by Lightworks Inc except where noted. All rights reserved. |
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