Sarah Lawrence College to Host Screening of Award Winning Documentary “To Touch the Soul” About Art and AIDS Children in Cambodia
The screening of "To Touch the Soul" on the Sarah Lawrence College campus will take place Monday, Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m., in Room 135 of the Monika A. and Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Visual Arts Center. Producer Teresa Hagen will be in attendance for a Q&A.
Bronxville, NY, November 05, 2008 --(PR.com)-- “To Touch the Soul,” a 70-minute, award-winning documentary about the experiences of artist educator and social activist, Carlos Silveira, and his California State University, Long Beach students who traveled to Cambodia to create art projects with impoverished children impacted by HIV/AIDS, will screen on the Sarah Lawrence College campus, Monday, Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m., in Room 135 of the Monika A. and Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Visual Arts Center.
Directed by Ryan Goble, with cinematography by Erin Henning and narration by Cassandra Hepburn, “To Touch the Soul” captures the emotional context as Carlos and the students bond with the children and discover the true meaning of kindness, selflessness and courage.
“I am honored to be able to share this story with the students, faculty and staff of Sarah Lawrence College as well as the surrounding community,” said Teresa Hagen, producer and owner of Cut Loose Productions, located in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. “I truly believe that Dr. Silveira’s and his students’ work with Cambodian youth who are either infected with HIV/AIDS or have become orphans due to their parents dying from the disease (a population expected to grow to 108,700 over the next five years) captures the spirit of the growing worldwide movement to find common ground, renew mutual compassion and engage in social activism.”
Goble, who is making his feature film directorial debut, added, “I focused on capturing both the beauty that surrounds Cambodia and the tragedy that hides within. Our goal was to make the viewer feel like they were in Phnom Penh working with these kids. We chose to use the point of view of the Cal State Long Beach students because they had no idea what to expect when they arrived. They were naïve. That’s easy to relate to because the majority of the viewers have probably never worked with Cambodian children infected with H.I.V.”
Featuring original music composed by Martin Herman, “To Touch the Soul” has so far won eight awards, including Best Documentary honors from the San Joaquin Film Festival in Stockton, Calif., and the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines, Iowa; and honorable mentions at the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) International and Byron Bay (Australia) Film Festivals. The documentary has also won a prestigious Best of Show Award as well as an Honorable Mention (motivational/inspirational category) from the Accolade Competition, which recognizes film, television and video professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. To learn more about “To Touch the Soul,” visit www.totouchthesoul.com.
Sarah Lawrence College is a coeducational liberal arts institution, offering undergraduate as well as graduate degrees. Located just north of New York City on a wooded campus, Sarah Lawrence is nationally renowned for its rigorous academic and creative standards. The college welcomes as students men and women who display evidence of intellectual curiosity and stamina, concern for others and the potential for personal growth. The screening of “To Touch the Soul” is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Affairs, which works to weave an understanding of and appreciation for diversity into the college’s life and teachings. For more information, visit http://www.slc.edu/.
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Directed by Ryan Goble, with cinematography by Erin Henning and narration by Cassandra Hepburn, “To Touch the Soul” captures the emotional context as Carlos and the students bond with the children and discover the true meaning of kindness, selflessness and courage.
“I am honored to be able to share this story with the students, faculty and staff of Sarah Lawrence College as well as the surrounding community,” said Teresa Hagen, producer and owner of Cut Loose Productions, located in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. “I truly believe that Dr. Silveira’s and his students’ work with Cambodian youth who are either infected with HIV/AIDS or have become orphans due to their parents dying from the disease (a population expected to grow to 108,700 over the next five years) captures the spirit of the growing worldwide movement to find common ground, renew mutual compassion and engage in social activism.”
Goble, who is making his feature film directorial debut, added, “I focused on capturing both the beauty that surrounds Cambodia and the tragedy that hides within. Our goal was to make the viewer feel like they were in Phnom Penh working with these kids. We chose to use the point of view of the Cal State Long Beach students because they had no idea what to expect when they arrived. They were naïve. That’s easy to relate to because the majority of the viewers have probably never worked with Cambodian children infected with H.I.V.”
Featuring original music composed by Martin Herman, “To Touch the Soul” has so far won eight awards, including Best Documentary honors from the San Joaquin Film Festival in Stockton, Calif., and the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines, Iowa; and honorable mentions at the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) International and Byron Bay (Australia) Film Festivals. The documentary has also won a prestigious Best of Show Award as well as an Honorable Mention (motivational/inspirational category) from the Accolade Competition, which recognizes film, television and video professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. To learn more about “To Touch the Soul,” visit www.totouchthesoul.com.
Sarah Lawrence College is a coeducational liberal arts institution, offering undergraduate as well as graduate degrees. Located just north of New York City on a wooded campus, Sarah Lawrence is nationally renowned for its rigorous academic and creative standards. The college welcomes as students men and women who display evidence of intellectual curiosity and stamina, concern for others and the potential for personal growth. The screening of “To Touch the Soul” is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Affairs, which works to weave an understanding of and appreciation for diversity into the college’s life and teachings. For more information, visit http://www.slc.edu/.
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www.totouchthesoul.com
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