StoneMtn Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Franti On FilmUpdated 04:12 PDT Sun, Aug 07 2005Michael Franti is about to embark on a tour - but not the kind with a band, roadies and instruments. Instead, he's touring a film."I Know I'm Not Alone" is the documentary account of Franti's recent visits to Iraq and Palestinian territories, in which shared his music with families, doctors, musicians, soldiers and residents.Franti, who is equal parts activist and entertainer, took along his acoustic guitar and a video camera, recording those he came across who, in turn, revealed to him the often overlooked human cost of war, according to the Web site for the film.Interwoven are Franti's stories and songs, creating a visual and musical tribute to the resilience of the human spirit."I tell stories through my songs and spoken word, and approached the film in the same way," Franti writes on theWeb site. "We let the images and music flow together as I re-told the story with voiceover and lyrics inspired from the journey."In taking this organic approach, I believe we gave unique insight into what people are facing in the Middle East today."A spokeswoman for Franti told Pollstar the film will be shown only at festivals and on college campuses when the tour launches in the fall, in advance of its January release.Franti will appear at each screening of the film on, which to date hits mainly college towns beginning September 15 at the Griffith Film Theater in Durham, N.C. Other cities include Rohnert Park, Calif., Black Mountain, N.C.; Iowa City, Iowa; Urbana, Ill.; Burlington, Vt.; Toronto and Chico, Calif. http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=4185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 "How ya feelin'?!?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I guess this will be at the Toronto Film Fest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 this sounds great.I'm 'new' on the Franti bandwagon, so not as tired and jaded by his "schtik" as some might be. I still love his music and stage energy. I'm looking forward to some day engaging him in conversation, and I've heard many people talk about his approachability. It was one of my saner moments at BSC to realize I was way too wasted to talk to him (Stoned Philips and Basher got that treat!!! hee hee hee)I read a review of his Ottawa show, which said, "in code"--read between the lines--something like: Franti appeared concerned about the state of his audience during the rain and enquired after their well being numerous times.or, in our speak...."How you feelin?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 He is one of the nicest "stars" that I have met...I will say that, but someone please tell him to shut his mouth sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Michael Franti & Spearhead message board - coudn't find any posts about michael's "concern for the emotional well-being of his audience." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 when does the film hit toronto?i'd love to check it out....and thats how i'm feelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 The FilmFfest schedule comes out September 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Actually Boys and Girls this is not a film Fest Event.GMP Productions Proudly Presents an Intimate Evening with Michael Franti (of Spearhead)Saturday Nov.12Bloor Cinema (Bathurst & Bloor) TorontoThis event will consist of a Screening of Michael Franti's new Documentary, "I know I'm not alone"followed by a Q & A period, and then..........A lengthy [color:red]Solo Acoustic Performance .More details about the event will be posted shortly with a nice pre-sale period for all the jambands.ca members. Stay tuned for more info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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