I Know I’m Not Alone
The film was born out of the director’s frustration watching the evening news and hearing generals, politicians and pundits explain the political and economic costs of wars in the Middle East without ever mentioning the human cost. He wanted to learn about the war from those most affected: doctors, nurses, poets, artists, soldiers and his personal favorite musician. Michael Franti, a world-renowned musician and human rights activist, travels to Iraq, Palestine and Israel with a group of friends, some video cameras and his guitar to investigate the human cost of war.
A compelling score, visual and musical montages, and Franti’s gracious voice-over make the film appealing to MTV, Gen X, Y, Z, and baby boomers. A true armchair travel film, accompanied by Michael’s guitar, eloquence and wit, it draws audiences to these war zones – with a sense of humanity, the resilience of art and, at times, life under bombs and military occupation Horrible experience.
With guerrilla-style footage shot in active war zones, this documentary stands apart from the many academic and politically motivated productions on the market, and instead offers viewers an intimate sense of travel and a chance to hear about life, creation and life the voices of people in everyday life. Survive the harsh conditions of war and occupation.
