We Should All Show a Little More Gratitude in Life

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MOVIE REVIEW
Gratitude Revealed

Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2022
Runtime: 1h 22m
Director(s): Louie Schwartzberg
Writer(s): Louie Schwartzberg, Alan Wain (co-writer)
Star(s): Jack Kornfield, Deepak Chopra, Christine Carter, Michael Beckwith, Lynne Twist, Norman Lear
Where To Watch: Nationwide release only in select theaters on September 16

Sometimes I think that the best person to talk about a film is the team that created it. The film’s official synopsis reads, “An epic journey forty years in the making, GRATITUDE REVEALED from acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, the director of the cult hit FANTASTIC FUNGI, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of gratitude through his intimate conversations with everyday people, thought leaders, and personalities revealing Gratitude is a proven pathway back from the disconnection we feel in our lives; disconnection from ourselves, our planet, and each other.”

It was indeed one of the most unique documentary experiences I’ve had, it didn’t follow the traditional path of most documentaries that focus on a single thing. It was a washing of many topics that all came to the same point/purpose. While I would’ve liked to have seen more of a focus, I also saw what the film was going for.

I haven’t seen FANTASTIC FUNGI, but after watching this, I’m intrigued. Not only the subject but the style of filmmaking. They seem like they could both be unique and offer a different type of film than I’m used to watching. I’ll have to see if I can make time for it soon.

Generally speaking, the film had an overall positive message that benefits from the world’s toxic climate. We can all use some positive words and a message that genuinely shows the good in people.

In addition to opening in theaters, Louie Schwartzberg has partnered with Mount Sinai Health System to host a special screening for NYC nurses. Celebrating their sacrifices during the pandemic, the film will screen exclusively for healthcare professionals across all 8 Mount Sinai campuses. Through the screening, the GRATITUDE REVEALED team hopes to show gratitude to the brave men and women who stepped in and cared for the great city of New York.

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