The Starfish Principle
Synopsis
Seeing beyond the despair and hopelessness, and reaching out to make a change and a difference. Seeing the possibility in everyone and in every situation.
So often there is huge overwhelm that blocks the will and people’s ability to find solutions. People often feel broken down by isolation, betrayals, loss of trust, hunger and poverty. In this film we interviewed people, groups and organisations, listened to their stories, bearing witness to their hopes, dreams, despair and struggles. We hope to build bridges in communication, healing, forgiveness and to nurture community. We hope to inspire, demonstrate solidarity and also empower the projects and people we came into contact with.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 63 mins
- Director
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Michaela O' Driscoll 1st Feature
- Producer
- Alex Gater, Danielle Kummer
- Co-Producer
- Alex Gater, Danielle Kummer
- Editor
- Alex Gater
- Screenwriter
- Michaela O' Driscoll
- Director of Photography
- Danielle Kummer
- Production Designer
- Alex Gater
- Sound
- Alex Gater
- Composer
- Silarpa
- Principal cast
- The people in and around Cape Town
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