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The Shift (2009)
Still a most-frequently viewed DVD in my collection a decade after acquiring it
Mega kudos to the writer, producer, director, actors, and all involved in the making of this film. I agree wholeheartedly with a previous review writer that this film can be life-altering, and would like to add that it can also be a very powerful and helpful resource for those who may be going through a "shift" in their life.
From the perspective of having done coaching and consulting work over the past two to three decades, I can not overstate how powerful this film can be in helping people understand the way values and outlook on life seem to change so mysteriously at a certain point in their lives. Having read and carefully studied the research which Wayne Dyer (RIP, our friend) refers to in this film, I recommend that anyone who watches and feels the powerful tugs and grips this film can have on a person consider purchasing the book based on the study.
As a filmmaker, I also find the production work to be technically excellent. It truly underscores the fact that a film with a true story (in this case multiple embedded stories) can truly grab and hold a viewer's attention without the need for high-dollar special effects and visual effects. This film accomplished that through the sheer power of its truthfulness and exploration of topics that many (most?) people end up dealing with personally at some point in life.
Whether a person is in a shift, headed for a shift, or coming out of a shift in life, this film is a "must have" and "must watch" view for anyone looking to make sense out of and deal with the process of entering "the afternoon of life," which should -- if anything -- be the very brightest and best part of life.
Get it. Watch it. And don't be surprised if you find yourself watching it over and over and getting added meaning from it every time you load it and hit "play." While you're at it, you might want to also find "Painting the Future," which is an excellent companion to this film.
Namaste
500 Nations (1995)
A must-view for anyone interested in Native American history
Being of Cherokee descent, I have a long-standing, fervent passion for Native American history. I only recently purchased the 500 Nations DVD set, which somehow I had managed to remain unaware of all these years. I loaded the first DVD of the set with the intention of viewing it in small bites; however, the program is so well-produced and so informative that I found myself unable to stop watching until I had watched every DVD, every chapter, every moment of the program. It is obvious that the producers really did their homework, striving to maintain a rarely experienced level of historic detail and accuracy.
Anyone with an interest in Native American history should make it a point to get a copy of this program, which is a definite "keeper" for any good library of documentary videos. It is more than worthy of inclusion in any American history class, as it provides tremendous insight into a part of North America's history -- including the parts which are bloody, embarrassing stains which can never be washed from the hands of a nation.