HOPE

Hope is shaped around the knowledge and ideas of Willy Whitefeather,
a man in his sixties of Cherokee ancestry, a fascinating storyteller, healer, survivalist and an individual of wisdom and heart. Using traditions and stories from Native American and world cultures, the film combines dreams, images and reminiscences from our collective memory to send a message of hope for the future. Now is the time to reconnect with Spirit, to recognize the effects of our actions, to evaluate the underlying causes of suffering and to reshape our life and our world into a harmonious one.

The animated scenes are in styles reminiscent of Pueblo pottery design, Sioux painted hides, Petroglyph drawings and Hopi mural paintings. The soundtrack is similarly layered with the sounds of a beating heart, breathing, wooden flutes, drums, rattles, a traditional Cherokee lullaby and original music. Hope urges us to change course and follow a path of wisdom, responsibility, beauty, simplicity and gentleness.

Directed by Catherine Margerin
Produced by Mary Mathaisell

http://www.willywhitefeather.com/
http://www.thedancingtree.org/

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Comment by Nick Talarico on January 20, 2009 at 3:31pm: Hope Starts Today! Please PRAY for AMERICA'S new president! MR OBAMA!

Comment by Laura on January 20, 2009 at 3:28pm: I hope this beautiful piece of work will always be available to see on iPeace. It is truly a remarkable way to convey the message of caring for the earth, eradicating war, and rebuilding our lives together in peace. Thank you Willy Whitefeather, Catherine Margerin, Mary Mathaisell, and iPeace for creating and sharing this film!

Comment by federico guerrero ortiz on January 20, 2009 at 3:27pm: is absolutly beautifull this video..THANKS A LOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!

Comment by Chris Fuse on January 20, 2009 at 3:24pm: Beautifully laid out in ancestral colours. Thanks for making this video.
It is challenging to each one.

Comment by eileen fleming on January 20, 2009 at 3:14pm: "HOPE has two children. The first is ANGER at the way things are. The second is COURAGE to DO SOMETHING about it."-St. Augustine

Education is The Way to Compassion; Compassion is The Way to Change and that is why I wrote KEEP HOPE ALIVE and "Memoirs of a Nice Irish-American Girl's Life in Occupied Territory

Unsolicited Book Reviewer -who I later found out was Jewish wrote:

"At first I thought this had something to do with the famous line of Jessie Jackson. I'm delighted to say it is much, much more. The author shows that there are many people from all over the world who are moving in the right direction to establish peace in the Middle East. The organization Olive Trees Foundation for Peace/OTFFP is Arabs, Jews, and Christians who have formed a non profit non political group who have one goal; to have Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace.

"These are people from all walks of life who are committed to changing the area into a peaceful region. Social movements like this grow until finally government jumps on-board. As dialogue continues to grow on this subject government will be forced to rethink its approach to the region. This is a book that should be read by anyone does not believe there can be peace in the Middle East. It should also be included in schools and on the college level to help focus on how the area can move toward peace." – Gary Roen www.midwestbookreview.com:

http://www.wearewideawake.org/index.php?option=com_content&task...

Comment by Martin Carriere on January 20, 2009 at 3:00pm: Wonderful way to wake up in the morning. The way of laughter and joy is so much better for us.
All my love to everyone,

White Eagle
Martin Carriere

Comment by joan van der heijde on January 20, 2009 at 2:59pm: A indepth video, thank you for sharing it.
The underlying theme IS hope .... you can filter it out, very nice indeed.
The world needs this, peace be with you, Joan from the Netherlands

Comment by Elisabetta Errani Emaldi on January 20, 2009 at 2:59pm: Thank you for this beautiful Video!

Comment by Karmen on January 20, 2009 at 2:48pm: Fascinating, powerful video with strong message.Thanks !

Comment by toeg on January 20, 2009 at 2:48pm: Let us rejoice the day and the moment in history's wake.

Tomorrow will arrive too soon and the work will become arduous.

That was a very well produced and meaningful video. Words aren't always needed to convey one's thoughts and desires. Hopefully, some day we will have a true Native American as our leader. I think that then we will stand tall with Mother Nature and speak of respect for all her beauty and wonder.Oft times the wise ways of the ancestors speak louder than the electronic supersonic boombox blasters of today.