Let me tell you a story, a story about a place, and about a group of people that I love. Anybody who reads this blog knows that I lived in Burlington, VT for about 5 years. So far the years I spent there were the happiest in my life. Here is a place where you know your neighbor. People are so friendly, honest, open, and accepting that sometimes, to an outsider, it can be unnerving. When I first moved there I was confused as to why cars would stop if you were standing on the side of the road. It took me month to realize that they were waiting for me to cross. It's the type of place where at the end of the day kindness and human decency trumps all.
In that city there is a small but devoted group of kids that make movies and documentaries. They are called NOTSOX. They just finished a project about a public art piece that really captures the spirit of the city, and I think it captures their spirit as well. Working with them when I was up in Vermont was one of my chief pleasures. I'm proud to have been able to help them a little with this project as well.
This is the way that Filmmaking should be. Please take the time to watch their short. You'll be glad you did.
