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Mankind Is No Island

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Using images found on street signage in Sydney and New York, Jason van Genderen shot this entire movie on a cell phone! "Mankind is No Island" is a cleverly crafted visual and musical narrative, whose production budget was a whopping $57! Winner of the TropFest NY 2008 award, the world's largest short film festival, this is three and half minute experience that will leave you inspired.
Be The Change
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Listen to an interview with Jason van Genderen, to learn more about the behind-the-scenes story.
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Learn more about homelessness, and see how you can lend a hand to a local shelter.
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Next time you encounter someone on the streets who needs a hand, take a few minutes to stop and assist.
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Reflections (31)

Leslie
THERE IS NO VIDEO!
Sarah Haque
The eyes said it all, reminding us to be more humanitarian in this life...
Jami2d
Without beautiful reminders such as this film we can become caught up in our own life's issues and become a little cold and or callous towards other who are really in need. In need of what? In need of human compassion, human conversation maybe just the touch of another human. A simple hand shake, SMILE, head nod come on we are all capable of some kind of effort to help a stranger. You are blessed so share your blessings. Kindness is contagious! Have a nice day:)
Judie
The simplicity but the depth of it.
Lynn Murray
I visit San Francisco often. I use a manual wheelchair. The hills are a little challenging. Otherwise, I "love" the place. My wife becomes nervous when I stop and talk to down-and-out folk. Being in a chair has taught me some serious lessons. The "video" nails it. People make the place; not vice-versa. Kudos!
geoxroma
focus...no multi tasking for this moments heart centered message...held my gaze....pay attention..do not look away...take it in...even shadow and dark...focus...on the truths...believe not the illusions...no matter what ...be present to your shared human experience...this moment will not return again...till the next spin of the karma wheel.
Lynn
Brought tears to my eyes as it revealed a truth about myself, and brought more tears to my eyes as it revealed the truth of how we could be.
sunnykat
It's simplicity and universality....forget the cities, oceans, spaces between.....remember the spark of every human soul. Thanks for this poignant expression and reminder.
kelly
Wonderful, thank you!
Olala
We need to get a glimpse of reality to make wake us up. To jeff (commentator below) it is not worth the use of self victimization. We need to remember that in every person there is always a story. For example, when we are asked what we think of prostitutes, the first things come in mind are the negatives; slut, whore or whatever adjectives. But we fail to understand that there are other factors that lead her to where she is at. It could be that she is a product of abusive parents, been sexually assaulted or whatever other reason. It is so easy to make judgments without even thinking first. Also, we need to change our mindsets because for years, institutions have taught us what we should believe in and how we should think. Thanks.
jading
hopeful hopelessness......different than hopeless hopefulness
Deb
Thank you for sharing so poignantly how we are connected no matter what we try to avoid. This touched me deeply....there are no islands of living creatures...all is connected and you captured this.
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