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| Filming "Eyes to See" at Blue Cloud Ranchi in California |
Back on set! I have a small part in the film inspired by our trip to Haiti after the earthquake. Eyes to See tells the story of the disaster's aftermath through the eyes of a news photographer. With a cast led by Matthew Marsden (Rambo, Transformers) and Garcelle Beauvais (NYPD Blue, The Jaime Foxx Show), director Dave de Vos says "it's a story of hope even amidst the tragedy."
I feel a bit emotional on set. My thoughts go back to the ruins of Port au Prince. Even though it's been nine months, the suffering remains so great. This week a worker at the orphanage where we stayed said one of the kids may not make it through the night due to a brain infection. "Don't let them stick me with needles," little Juno told doctors, "They hurt!!!"
Fortunately it looks like surgeons will be able to save Juno's life but what about his future? No family. Sick. And yet...dare we dream for him? With him?
Yes...not because this film will make a difference in his life, but because hope refuses to stay buried in the rubble.
Nine months ago when people asked me why face the risks in Haiti, I answered, "This is a moment in history in which I've been invited to play a role. How can I say no?"
I feel a bit emotional on set. My thoughts go back to the ruins of Port au Prince. Even though it's been nine months, the suffering remains so great. This week a worker at the orphanage where we stayed said one of the kids may not make it through the night due to a brain infection. "Don't let them stick me with needles," little Juno told doctors, "They hurt!!!"Fortunately it looks like surgeons will be able to save Juno's life but what about his future? No family. Sick. And yet...dare we dream for him? With him?
Yes...not because this film will make a difference in his life, but because hope refuses to stay buried in the rubble.
Nine months ago when people asked me why face the risks in Haiti, I answered, "This is a moment in history in which I've been invited to play a role. How can I say no?"
I have the same feeling on set: a sense of being in the right place, at the right time, with the right people - a trifecta of grace.
Map vini an Ayiti anko. I will return to Haiti.
Sadly Juno (hugging the stuffed animal above) died a few weeks after I wrote this post.
Sadly Juno (hugging the stuffed animal above) died a few weeks after I wrote this post.
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