About 18 months ago we were contacted by the Louis Zamperini
Foundation inquiring about any potential interest RFK might have in using the
Louis Zamperini story to encourage Foster Children.
If you don't recognize the Louis Zamperini name, his incredible
story has been written about in numerous books and 2 full-length movies.
As an amateur WW II historian, I was immediately interested in
making a connection.
Well, since that first contact a lot has taken place including the
unveiling of an RFK comic book movie about Louis Zamperini’s life. See below.
Here's a quick rundown of the journey so far:
- Chris Carmichael and I meet with Luke and Lisa Zamperini. (Louis’ son and daughter-in-law.)
- Attorneys drafting MOU's (Memorandum of Understanding) licensing the Zamperini story to RFK in various forms.
- Camp visit summer of 2018
- Creation of a fundraising packet for donors for this specific project
- Talking my way into being an Extra on the set of the second movie, Unbroken, Path to Redemption. http://unbrokenfilm.com/
- Tons of meetings, emails and phone calls.
- Finding a Director for the short movie based on the 1956 comic book about Louis Zamperini’s life.
- Voice recordings for the movie.
- Editing and more editing…
- After much work and passion, the first chapter of the comic book movie is finally complete.
This fall, our Mentoring
Clubs will be able to show all 12 chapters of the movie to the children and
point out teachable moments. The Mentors
can then discuss the issues with the children.
The Zamperini story brings 3
major themes of discussion to the children.
1. Louis faced many difficulties, but he learned how to overcome
obstacles.
2. Louis made promises to
God that he didn't keep, he was even angry at God, but eventually, he found
faith and it guided the rest of his
life.
3.Although Louis was abused
in the war, he found peace when
he offered forgiveness.
Once all 12 chapters are
complete, we begin condensing this story into a 5-day drama for the Olympic
theme Camp drama next year.
What an amazing ride.
Enjoy Chapter 1 and be
prepared to hear a few voices that might sound familiar.
Click on this link to view chapter one:
https://vimeo.com/355348293Click on this link to view chapter one:
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