Fifty People, One Question

"We had an idea. Go to a place. Ask fifty people the same question. Film their responses." This collaborative, independent film is driven by Crush & Lovely creative studio and Deltree productions. Their idea began on the streets of New Orleans, which is portrayed by the video I found today and had to post. On their site, http://fiftypeopleonequestion.com the response was so positive from this New Orleans video they proclaimed,"now we're traveling to more cities (sister cities to be exact) and asking new questions. Always just trying to capture a little slice of humanity."

The authenticity and genuine nature of each person captured on this short film is raw and honest, which to me, represents the connectedness that human beings have regardless of outward or surface level differences. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...

The Music of Inspiration

A new friend, fellow Iowa blogger and social media "conversationalist," Mike Sansone at ConverStations recently posted this video by grammy-award filmaker, Mark Johnson. The musical project Johnson has created, connects people from around the world, bringing together different global musical styles to create one beautiful vision. The film, Playing for Change took ten years to document. When talking about the driving force for the film, Johnson says it was, "to find a way to inspire the planet to come together as a human race. We wanted to focus on our connections rather than all of our differences. We believe music can break down the walls and barriers between cultures and raise the level of human understanding and connection."

This follows one of my deepest passion that we are all connected on a global scale. So watch this inspiring video and share it if you feel so inclined.

Eventually, everything connects-people, ideas, objects. The quality of these connections is the key to a well lived life. -Charles Eames