I saw a screening of this film at the Omega Institute this summer. It is a remarkable film by Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman who comprise the “group” 1 Giant Leap. The film is 20% interview footage with various celebrities and celebrity social commentators (Deepak Chopra, Noam Chomsky, Eckhart Tolle, etc.) talking about the miserable fucked up state of the world and people in it, and what we need to do about it to make things better – basically, to stop being so fucking selfish and start helping other people. The other 80% is a music video extravaganza, shot all over the world, with people remotely collaborating on songs, many different songs, people singing in slums of India, African tribal villages, etc. etc.. It’s rather remarkable really, and some of the music is really good.
I’m writing this review even though this film is not in distribution in the states, to do my part in helping to bring it here. It’s overall message is one of togetherness and hope, and music as a common bond between all mankind. The sentiments expressed by the interviewers are pretty basic. For example, anyone the slightest bit familiar with Noam Chomsky will absolutely be familiar with his views on why people in free societies like America are SO controlled by propaganda. But as a vehicle to reach beyond the already convinced, the film might be a very powerful tool. And it is still good to hear these basic views collected together and united or bound as it were by the common context of music and human collaboration.
The only disappointing section was the section on death, which I thought was rather unenlightened and depressing; other might disagree and find it very truthful and poignant, I’m not sure. But other than that, the film was thought-provoking, fun, entertaining, and displayed a rather bold vision. It great to see people really using art to try to make a difference.
The web site for 1 Giant Leap and the film is
I hope you get a chance to see this interesting film!
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