OT: Secret of the Cave: my brother's movie

September 12, 2007

Hi all,

I know this is completely off topic, but I just had to mention it.

" Secret of the Cave " , a movie my brother co-wrote, produced, and was

cinematographer for, has just come out on DVD. It was a project that

the film school which he is the head of did, and it actually won a

rather major award (the Crystal Heart Award, from Heartland Film

Festival).

Anyhow, I know I'm biased, but I think it is a really good movie. The

primary audience is kids, but it worked for me too. It's got positive

family values, and comes from a Christian perspective.

For more info on it you can look at

and see photos, trailers etc. as well as links to purchase it. It's

also available widely on the internet from retailers like Amazon.com, as

well as in brick and mortar retailers and video rental stores.

To make this post a little more on topic, my brother has also been

shooting interviews with me over the last few years as I got closer to

liver transplant, and then right before and after the transplant itself,

with the idea of making a sort of mini documentary (although this one

would be for family and friends not for the mass market!)

So check it out, especially if you have kids or grandkids!

athan

September 12, 2007

athan,

I think the mini-documentary your brother is doing on your journey should be

considered for a wider audience than just family and friends. There are many

families going through something similar and it would no doubt be beneficial

for a wider audience. It's not just others fighting PSC, but other people

who are facing progressive diseases, whether or not it leads to a

transplant. The film could be especially important if it makes more people

consider being an organ donor. I mentioned to my brother that its difficult

to get a liver tranplant if you need a new liver and he was surprised - he

thought everyone was an organ donor.

-Marie

PS: I'll keep my eyes open for Secret of the Cave.

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