SYNOPSICS
For Once in My Life (2010) is a English,Greek,Spanish,Korean,Polish movie. Jim Bigham,Mark Moormann has directed this movie. Melissa Congas,Javier Pena,Sam Percussion,Spirit of Goodwill are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2010. For Once in My Life (2010) is considered one of the best Documentary,Drama,Music movie in India and around the world.
A true story about a band made up of singers and musicians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities. This documentary is an inspiring look at a special group and their dream to make music. Revealing their struggles and triumphs, as performers and people, dealing with severe challenges while on a journey to become true musicians and perform to large audiences. With passionate concert footage and intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses into the band member's lives, the film paints a heart-warming portrait of what people with disabilities can do when given a chance.
For Once in My Life (2010) Reviews
Such Incredible Patience
Just saw this charming movie tonight at the Port Townsend Film Festival. This is one of those rare films that causes theater audiences to spontaneously erupt into applause -- more than once. It's the story of the Goodwill Band in Miami, featuring a group of people who have various disabilities. Many of the members of the band had no musical training until they signed up in the factory where they work. Their personal stories are touching, and sometimes quite funny. Watching these people struggle so hard for their accomplishments should inspire the rest of us to contemplate what wonders we could produce if we all tried that hard. The most striking thing about this movie, though, was watching their musical director, Javier Pena, slowly nurture them into musicians, demonstrating superhuman patience and calm in his alternating roles as teacher, cheerleader, referee, father-substitute, and friend. Postscript: For Once in My Life won the Best Documentary award at the Port Townsend Film Festival. I've heard that the movie may be shown on public television in February.
A monument to life
I had the opportunity to watch this film for the second time last night and I was moved again. There is no getting used to the human greatness shown here. This is a story about tearing down the barriers we build in our lives, or others build for us. A story of how love can help people grow. This is a truly moving documentary about the power of the human spirit. No hurdle is tall enough when the human spirit is as big as those shown in the film. It demonstrate that "impossible" is just an opinion; when you set your heart for a great purpose, nothing can stop you. A must see with your family, particularly your children. Please don't miss any opportunity to watch this film.