Just got back from Vancouver where we were invited to VIFF to see Force Of Nature the feature documentary on David Suzuki's life that I had the privilege to work on. It's a beautiful film and I encourage all to go see it when it opens this Friday in Vancouver (it opened already in TO). He talks in the movie about his time as a young boy in an internment camp. Very moving and made us proud that OUR film speaks to this issue and is personal for him. It was great fun standing on the sidewalk with David in front of the theatre waiting for the film to open. The crowd was lined up around the block! Being the star of the film and the star that he is...everyone wanted to talk or shake hands with David...I must say it was a bit disconcerting and I felt kind of protective of him. But he was so gracious and took the time to say hello to all who approached. When I asked him if it was difficult to have so many people admiring him, wanting to be near him, touch him, he shrugged it off..."part of the job" he said. We are honoured to have David in our film and look forward to standing beside him and the rest of our stars, (cast and crew) on our opening night. When and where is still TBA but it'll come...and it'll be fun!
