FARMINGTON – A nation-wide tour of the independent film, May I be Frank will be shown 7 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 at UMF’s Lincoln Auditorium in the Roberts Learning Center.
What started as the personal documentation of three young San Franciscans helping out a 50-something Sicilian from Brooklyn has become an independent film success in recent years. The film tells the story of true love and transformation and has been endorsed by Alice Walker, Woody Harrelson, Jason Mraz, among many others, and continues to open hearts and move to tears everywhere it is screened.
Dan Millman, author of “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” was also touched by the film: “I deeply enjoyed this true story of one man’s transformation that gives hope to us all. In its courage and compassion, it reflects the larger theater of our humanity: a few young guys who work at Cafe Gratitude, responding to Frank’s wish to find love one more time, set out to change his life and maybe save his soul as they guide and support him on a life-changing challenge he could never have predicted and would not likely have taken on his own.”
Realizing that their project was too risky for traditional distribution venues and models, the May I Be Frank team has organized a grassroots effort all across the country where fans of the film take on the role of promoters and host a screening of the film followed by a Q&A. Gregg Marks, the director of the film, and Frank, the main subject, lead a discussion that is equal parts stand-up comedy, group therapy and spiritual communion -while exemplifying the power of community, the importance of a holistic approach to healing, and the diversity of methods available to a balanced mind, body and spirit. Since the film’s release it has screened at film at film festivals, independent theaters, community centers, and churches. The film provides a model of personal transformation that inspires and suggests practical solutions to create healthier, happier lives.
Joline Seavey of Farmington, has been working with the team to host a screening at the Lincoln Auditorium – Roberts Learning Center on Oct. 15 and 16, “I teach people to focus on love, gratitude, appreciation and how to live the life they want to live as well as how to take responsibility for their lives. When I heard about the movie I wanted to share it with my community. I fell in love with the creators that put this phenomenal film together. It really reflects my philosophy of life,” she said.
Admission is $10. For more, go to http://mayibefrankmovie.com/
