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Sometimes you are just to close to the process to see the whole picture. Chris LaMont, the executive director of the Phoenix Film Festival set the tone. He is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm.
The first sign was when we checked into the hotel provided by the Phoenix Film Festival, the Valley Ho in Scottsdale. On our Boys of Summer(BOS) tour we got used to camping, private homes and inexpensive motels. The Valley Ho was an extra special surprise.
The second sign was the Boys of Summer selection as the closing film of the festival. I didn't realize that that was such a special honor.
The third sign was the enthusiasm of our supporters Mike O'Leary, Linda Cooper and Rhaye Mosley.
The fourth sign was the response form the students at the physical therapy class at Arizona State University. We were invited to tell our story and the students seemed surprisingly interested.
The fifth sign was the coverage by the local TV stations which was the result of the efforts of our PR person, Erica Sico. All of the reporters seemed genuinely interested and were very through in their approach.
The sixth sign was that half the seats were sold the day before our screening. The theater holds 585 people.
The seventh sign was the news that over 400 tickets were sold ninety minutes before our screening time.
The eighth sign was that over 500 tickets were finally sold for the screening. After a very humbling introduction the screening began and before too long there were some heart stopping technical problems. The excellent technical staff was able to correct the problem.
As our story unfolded on the giant screen the audience response was the ninth sign. I was finally getting it. I should have known.
The tenth and final sign was the outpouring of appreciation from so many people for what the BOS meant to each of them. For many it was the trip itself. For some it was the relationship between Bob and myself. For some it was the individual Parkinsonians' stories and struggles. Many asked how Paulette was doing. Some loved the humor.
The film is a great one. I should have known.
Mar. 26, 2006 - Dan
Phoenix, AZ
Sometimes you are just to close to the process to see the whole picture. Chris LaMont, the executive director of the Phoenix Film Festival set the tone. He is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm.
The first sign was when we checked into the hotel provided by the Phoenix Film Festival, the Valley Ho in Scottsdale. On our Boys of Summer(BOS) tour we got used to camping, private homes and inexpensive motels. The Valley Ho was an extra special surprise.
The second sign was the Boys of Summer selection as the closing film of the festival. I didn't realize that that was such a special honor.
The third sign was the enthusiasm of our supporters Mike O'Leary, Linda Cooper and Rhaye Mosley.
The fourth sign was the response form the students at the physical therapy class at Arizona State University. We were invited to tell our story and the students seemed surprisingly interested.
The fifth sign was the coverage by the local TV stations which was the result of the efforts of our PR person, Erica Sico. All of the reporters seemed genuinely interested and were very through in their approach.
The sixth sign was that half the seats were sold the day before our screening. The theater holds 585 people.
The seventh sign was the news that over 400 tickets were sold ninety minutes before our screening time.
The eighth sign was that over 500 tickets were finally sold for the screening. After a very humbling introduction the screening began and before too long there were some heart stopping technical problems. The excellent technical staff was able to correct the problem.
As our story unfolded on the giant screen the audience response was the ninth sign. I was finally getting it. I should have known.
The tenth and final sign was the outpouring of appreciation from so many people for what the BOS meant to each of them. For many it was the trip itself. For some it was the relationship between Bob and myself. For some it was the individual Parkinsonians' stories and struggles. Many asked how Paulette was doing. Some loved the humor.
The film is a great one. I should have known.
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