On the evening of Saturday, December 10th we had a special screening of MORE TO LIVE FOR during the 1st annual Films That Feed Festival at Theatre7 in Las Vegas.  Described as a thought-provoking and socially conscious event the message fit the award-winning documentary like a glove.  Although the audience was small those attending were clearly moved after seeing it and while I watched several thoughts came to mind.  It had been several months since I’d watched the film and once again I was moved by the sense of spirit that director Noah Hutton managed to capture. 

 

Although we often refer to it as the story of three men in need of a bone marrow donor, MORE TO LIVE FOR is so much more than that.  I can’t help but think of words like heart, soul, and transformation after viewing it again and seeing how much joy is there when watching film subject Seun Adebiyi do a practice run while he focuses on trying out for the Olympics or listening to the amazing and timeless music of Michael Brecker or...

It’s December 8th and tonight MORE TO LIVE FOR kicks off three screenings sponsored by the Hudson Valley Programmers Group in Albany, Rosendale and Newburgh New York.  Please visit http://woodstockfilmfestival.com/newsletters/11_11.htm for a list of specific venues and screening times.  Director Noah Hutto will be hosting Q&A sessions at all of them.  In addition the award-winning documentary will also be part of new festival in Las Vegas called Films That Feed when it screens at Theatre7 in the downtown area on Saturday, December 10th at 7pm.  A unique event celebrating thought provoking and socially conscious films, donations are being collected for Toys for Tots and Three Square in lieu of buying tickets.

 

Hard to believe but it’s been about a year since our submissions on the film festival circuit began since then the film began earning laurels and awards at several events including those in Sedona, Cleveland, Dallas, Park...