The Human Experience (2008)

The story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? Their journey brings them into ... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Francis Kinnane (as Charles Kinnane)

Writers:

Jeffrey Azize (story by), Michael Campo

Stars:

Jeffrey Azize, Clifford Azize, Michael Campo

10 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jeffrey Azize	...	Himself
Clifford Azize	...	Himself
Michael Campo	...	Himself
Matthew Sanchez	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Franklin Ojeda Smith	...	Commentator

Storyline

The story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? Their journey brings them into the middle of the lives of the homeless on the streets of New York City, the orphans and disabled children of Peru, and the abandoned lepers in the forests of Ghana, Africa. What the young men discover changes them forever. Through one on one interviews and real life encounters, the brothers are awakened to the beauty of the human person and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

The meaning of life is discovered in the experience.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material and some disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

Spanish English Ewe

Release Date:

12 June 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Ghana

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$27,170, 11 April 2010

Gross USA:

$52,296

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$52,296

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grassroots Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo (Stereo)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Winner at 2008 Sedona International Film Festival for Director's Choice (Best Humanitarian Film)

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Quotes

Makoto Fujimura: Really, it doesn't matter who you are, what your background is. You can converse on that experience. And that is what makes us human.

User Reviews

An intriguing documentary film

I first saw The Human Experience in April 2009 at Penn State University. One of the things that first drew me to the film was the beautiful soundtrack by composer Thomas Bergersen, which I heard on the website. The Human Experience has a lot to offer, both in terms of aesthetics and in terms of content. The cinematography was lush and vivid, transporting the audience to the places that Jeff, Michael, and their friends visit during the film. I was particularly intrigued by the interview segments where various individuals shared their thoughts about the meaning of life. These moments of reflection provided an opportunity for viewers to ponder the question themselves. The plot is also an interesting one, where four refreshingly sincere people set off to "experience" a day in someone else's shoes, expecting no gain except a deeper understanding of human life. Documentary films can often be preachy, one-note; sacrificing the conventions of storytelling to drive a particular message. The Human Experience tells a great story AND has a great message. For someone who tends to watch fiction-narrative most of the time, I found this documentary film to be very engaging and interesting. I would definitely recommend it, both to aspiring filmmakers, humanitarians, and anyone who wants to learn more about the world, its people, and the value of life.