A documentary that every family needs to see together
344507
I moved to this town two weeks after the accident.... My cousins were supposed to be on that trip.  This  church is where I called home for many years.  Even though I was not there that day, the aftermath was horrific..... And has been a defining moment of my life..... Almost every person in this documentary has had a direct influence on the person I have become..... This documentary is a must for families to watch to have a real and serious discussion about how one decision whether good or bad, can change so many lives..... This documentary is also about God's grace and about how He can make beauty out of ashes.  Brings back so many memories.
3684832
This is one of the greatest documentaries that I've ever watched. I would think that many people would say something about this, but it just goes to show the extent of Africa's marginalization in today's world. It's about LG Dallaire's journey to Rwanda with his wife for the anniversary of the genocide, to better explain the genocide and also for closure. It has interviews from some high-profile people, LG Dallaire, his wife, an author, a CBC journalist, LG Dallaire's assistant, giving accounts of the genocide. LG Dallaire talked about his suicide attempt. He also talked about his post, his book, PTSD, how he was ignored by the Western world when he needed more troops, medicine, food, etc to assist the Rwandans. Viewers get to see Senator Dallaire be the amazing, extraordinary individual that he is. He is shown in church with his wife. He is also shown giving interviews and looking at some skulls with his wife. They showed one of his sons. Clinton is shown making an I-didn't-know speech, which is ridiculous because he knew about the genocide. There is usually a disregard for African lives, but not from LG Dallaire. He is not just concerned about Africa, he believes that where a person lives should not determine whether a person lives or dies. He is a man of high integrity who reminds me of my dad in the sense that he is highly compassionate. His family is very lucky to have him. There are many good interviews. The special features are amazing. It is nice to watch him read passages from his book (Shake Hands with the Devil). The commentaries are very good, the pictures are also good, and there's a short version for students. This is a documentary that we all need to watch because it's very amazing. I highly recommend this documentary to everyone.
2879003
I saw this film at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival and left feeling that every American needs to see this film. I'd go as far as to say this is one of the most important issue-oriented documentaries of the past decade.  The brilliance in this movie is its inclusiveness.  It's not only informative and healing for the gay community but it is conciliatory and respectful to the faith community.  Because the director chose to make cartoons of the hot-button Bible verses, they are easy to understand and digest.  Because the cartoons make the film lighthearted, this very heavy topic is not oft-putting.  The filmmakers also chose an extremely credible, well-published and esteemed group of theologians and scholars to help put all the Bible verses in context.

For anyone involved in politics, For anyone involved with the youth, For anyone who knows a gay person, for anyone who knows a religious person, for anyone who has struggled with their stance on homosexuality or on faith - this is a MUST SEE movie. I think every church and temple and school in America should include this movie in their curriculum.  This movie and it's director have given our community a gift of hope, and easy education in this film.

Lastly, you will leave this movie with a sense of uplifted spirit, hope and joy. Fish out of Water was crafted with love, concern and compassion!

Enjoy and pass it along to those who need it!
621471
I just have to say, having seen this film last night upon its release on DVD, that it will soon be joining my film collection, a Bush re-election be damned. This is the most important documentary (and yes, it is a documentary) in my lifetime, in any of our lifetimes.

Whether or not you're a dyed-in-the-wool Moore-phile (and believe me, I have reservations about the man), this film will make you think twice about our sitting president. No other filmmaker would've dared to take on the Bushes like this, and Moore should be commended, no, thanked by every American who loves this country and loves it honestly (not the kind of "Mommy can never do wrong" style of the neocons, possibly the most un-American group since the John Birch Society).

I found the film just as powerful as I had heard (living in the South, Fahrenheit had a limited run around here at best, with some theaters not even showing it). The scenes of Iraq during the war (and the human toll it is taking) will break the heart of even the most diehard Bush-lover. I challenge anyone to question the mother who lost her son in terms of whether he died for the right cause. It's all well and good to say that this is a "just war". Just be sure you're honest enough when it strikes home.

The issues I have with the film are the suggestions that we entered Afghanistan to erect a pipeline, and nothing more. That to me is too awful of a premise, too "Dr. Strangelove"-ian for me to fathom, but I can't help but wonder. Also, the ties to the Bin Laden family are slight, in many ways, but again you can't help but wonder if Moore is really loony or not to suggest them. It's a damning document of the Bush Administration's efforts to have it both ways (stay on alert, but shop), and the inefficancy of the Administration to combat terror in ways that are effective (as opposed to harassing a man in a gym simply because he questioned the President's motives in Afghanistan, which is shockingly something I suspect more commonplace than we'd like to think).

Whether this will change anyone's minds (specifically those who plan to vote Bush), I can't say for sure. I'd like to think no one could be so close-minded as to not even consider seeing it, but I've been wrong before. This is far and away the most important movie of this year, and it is a masterpiece.

Some might argue, "Moore made this film simply to unseat Bush," but after seeing it, I can't say I don't blame him. I want the son of a bitch out of office, roasting on the eternal flames of hell, myself, especially after viewing this film. And if that's wrong or "un-American" of me, then so be it. We need change, and "Fahrenheit 9/11" shows us why.
3058038
This is a great family movie.  A rare modern gem that will bring a tear to parents' eyes, especially those who have ever struggled with fertility issues.
4005510
This DVD is an excellent documentary about its title, THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS.  There are interviews and comments from such notable  intellectuals as Elie Wiesel and Thich Nhat Hanh. It is a moving story, as well, about the effects of forgiveness on both the person offering forgiveness as well as the person receiving it.  Unforgiveness poisons individuals, groups, and even countries against one another. It is such an apt topic for our times, for all times. In the future, I hope that  Amazon will offer more documentaries of this caliber that relate to spiritual issues. After watching it several times, I ordered two copies because I knew that I would be continually lending one out to a friend.
4725203
I saw this film at a special presentation in Washington, DC, last December. I was so glad that my kids (10 and 13) were able to see the sacrifices that have been made to preserve our country's freedom. Many of the stars - heroes - of the film were actually in the venue that night, along with the founder and director. The film stands on its own as a testament to the dedication and volunteerism for a cause that all of us should strive to emulate.
1949271
This is a wonderful, thought provoking movie about 3 women and their 3 daughters.  The individual stories of the 3 mothers are told in flashback.  Each woman suffered terrible loss and heart break in their homeland.  The film moves from past to present seemlessly.  The stories of the 3 modern American daughters and their mothers unfold during a huge celebration party for daughter June, who is flying to China to be reunited with her long lost twin half-sisters.

This movie is heart wrenching at points.  During some of the story telling I was amazed at the degree of pain and suffering another human benig can withstand and still go on living.  But the point is, they do go on living, and they pass their strength on to their daughters who are each enduring their own heartache, disappointments and struggles.

This is a movie that every female should see.  My 13 year old son even watched it with me and my daughter, long before Amy Tan's book became required reading at his middle school.  Although I do agree to some extent that this is a "chick flick" I also believe that a man can gain great insight into the deepest heart of a woman by viewing this film.  I highly recommend it.
2403158
This excellent film has a great message and beautiful photography. It can be enjoyed by the whole family, with everyone getting entertainment at their level of understanding.
772452
This documentary is the necessary telling of the Mexican side of the immigration tale.  So many people do not realize what it is like for the actual immigrants and why they cannot stay full time in their homelands.  This documentary illustrate the plight of immigrants and was something I shared with my family because I do not want my children growing up ignorant about the world they live in.  This documentary has excellent interviews and really depicts important aspects of the economy in Mexico and how it has changed because of corporate farmers in the USA.  I highly recommend this film.
1670252
Even though I had read their book (and had seen other videos), it was nice to see this "official" documentary. One reviewer called it self-serving, but their story is so amazing and unbelievable, I'm glad it was captured on video for all of us to watch it unfold.

There are many facets of their experience which make it more unusual than the typical reunited-siblings story: being identical, being from different countries, being Korean, having or not having siblings, having different personalities and accents.

(Spoilers ahead, if you haven't seen it yet). The most interesting part is how their face-to-face meeting is not what I expected. Instead of the expected hugs and jumping for joy, they are wary and amazed and confused when they see their other self enter the room. The emotions are often subtle (based on how I saw them), such as being part of a Korean adoptees group, or suddenly having a person closer than your closest family member show up out of nowhere. It must be quite a shock to one's idea of "this is who I am".

They share the happiness of having a twin, yet also the separation of living in different parts of the world. Which is another story: they start out as two individuals making their way into the adult world, and end up crossing continents and finding "family" in three widely-separated parts of the Earth. How mind-blowingly weird is that?!

The cover photo is very touching, because it shows them together as they started out in life, but 25 years later.
2719072
This film will make you start examining everything you buy and living healthier! Must watch for parents.
937470
This documentary is very well done and informative.
812808
The documentary is very well made and as a parent it really got you thinking about what and how to talk to your kids about certain things in life. The package was delivered within days from my order.
1531891
Sometimes a filmmaker of documentaries can accidentally reveal a unbelievably strong history totally beside the original intent. This is one of these histories. A very strong documentary about a family getting ripped apart in front of their own homevideo camera. A personal and heartbreaking history about the investigation of child abuse in the neighbourhood.
4656234
Excellent documentary, if you have not seen this (in my opinion) it's a must see. There are a total of three videos, I recommend getting them all and watching it your family and friends.
3323352
definitely worth watching-over and over again-with the entire family