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I Know I'm Not Alone | 
 enlarge | Actor: Michael Franti
Studio: Epitaph / Wea
Category: DVD
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 15989
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 86
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: EPM868129
UPC: 045778681297
EAN: 0045778681297
ASIN: B000G8NX9G
Theatrical Release Date: July 25, 2006
Release Date: July 25, 2006
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Product Description
In 2004 Michael Franti decided to "walk his talk" and traveled to the war zones of Iraq Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This wasn't a USO green zone sponsored visit 0 Franti and his team organized a trip that would take him to the core of the red-zoned war torn neighborhoods of Baghdad the West Bank and Gaza Strip armed with only a guitar video cameras and the intent to experience first hand the human cost of war. Throughout his journey he shares his music with families doctors musicians soldiers and everyday people who in turn reveal to him the often overlooked human cost of the war. Out of this expedition Franti has produced and directed a compelling documentary file titled I know I'm Not Alone. With its guerrilla style footage captured in active war zones the documentary instead offering the audience a sense of intimate travel and the opportunity to hear the voices of everyday people living creating and surviving under the had conditions of the war and occupation.Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS UPC: 045778681297 Manufacturer No: EPM868129
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 Outstanding documentary from one of the greatest musicians and poets on the planet October 28, 2008
I am a HUGE Michael Franti fan - I first saw him on the Reggae on the River dvd (another fantastic selection, by the way), and I've been hooked ever since. This is an artist who not only talks the talk but who walks the walk as well. His "Yell Fire" album is based on this trip to Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine, and it is a powerful and emotional piece of work that will stand the test of time. This is an absolute must have; if you're even considering buying this (or anything else from Michael Franti), then I would suggest you just DO IT.
Excellent film September 29, 2008
I think it's interesting how polarizing this film has become amongst reviewers.
I personally think it's an amazing film.
What "Bobby McGee", the Arab reviewer, said is correct: Franti doesn't dive all that deep into the culture of the region. However, I find that true for many of the other documentaries I've seen revolving around strife. For instance, "God Grew Tired of Us" (about the Sudanese lost children), "Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars" (about refugees from SL's genocide who formed a reggae band), and "Heavy Metal in Baghdad" (about the only Iraqi metal band, also featured in Franti's movie) all feature western filmmakers trying to make sense of horrible situations.
While I do find that Franti can be a bit earnest with his whole "Can't we all just get along?" mentality, he absolutely means well. He's not looking to change things right then and there, just understand why things are the way they are and then convey it to the rest of us sitting at home.
Franti gets full respect from me. It takes commitment to do what so many refuse to do: put their feet on the ground in Iraq, Israel, and the West Bank, and see for themselves what's going on. I mean, how many anti-Iraq War songs have been written? Tons. How many musicians have willing gone to the country itself and taken in first-hand experience? Not so many.
 Wow, that was terrible, michael franti is self righteous and vain. December 16, 2007
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
Firstly: before everyone else gets their panties in a twist, a few things
1) I am arab
2) I am left of the centre- So I assume we're all on the same wave length here.
But I have to be honest. This documentary, as good intentions as it may have had, is terrible.
Walking into the belly of the beast (so to say) as a musician with an open and honest face is fine, I dont see issue with it, but to see that Michael Franti, through all his need to push the message down your throat felt like he could slip in a bit of vanity inbetween is pointless.
That said, I've been to the west bank, and I am going to be going to aid work with Iraqi refugees, so I might be clued into some information, but you dont walk around a war zone with an acoustic guitar strumming it to yourself.
Firstly, you look like an idiot, secondly, most arabs, myself included would probably say "What an idiot" but good thing franti had a video camera with him, otherwise everyone might have just told him to shut his trap.
Secondly, shouting "Habibi" (The word sweetheart in male context) while strumming your guitar doesnt make it a song. In fact, if you say habibi to other men its actually a homosexual connotation, unless they understand the context you are in OR in your family.
Do i have something against homosexuals? No. But conservative arabs do, especially when you suggest they might be gay too. Dont believe me? Try it sometime.
He could have just walked around and shouted "HEY IM GAY, I LIKE MEN" and it would give the same response. I mean, you can see in the video people uneasily singing along thinking "What a stupid american".
AND THE GUY IS proud of it? "Please excuse me, my underpants smell amazing... AND ONCE AGAIN, HABIBI WAS A MAJOR HIT WITH THE LOCALS LOL".
Dont get me wrong, I felt there was a lot right in this documentary, but to be honest, its the same as many others that have shown the human cost of war. I like how he did try and see the right end of it all, and truley speak to the people involved in it, but what annoyed me (once again) was his self indulgent my-farts-are-flowery-in-smell attitude is when he went and got some villager from the west bank to go and speak to a settlement security force member.
Are you serious? Just because you stick a camera in their faces they are really going to mend ties? hmmm... lets get them talking on camera because it is an american documentary being filmed and the last thing we want to do is make it look like we are inhumane and dont want to talk to these people.
I know as soon as franti went off (probably singing habibi again) they went back to their old ways. A little bit more informed and possibly willing to make amends, but in a war like situation no one cares about these things. No one really wants to sit down and listen to each others feelings no matter how awesome it really would be.
There are two sides to it and you cannot get them to assimilate together. Its as simple as that. As painful as it sounds and my lack of faith in "the spirit of brotherhood" or whatever other thing you think i am lacking its because I have seen, dealt and spoken to people on both sides too.
Maybe this documentary is meant to show us that there is more to it. Maybe its meant to show us that people of the world can come together and help. But really, all franti did was poke more times at the wound and managed to enjoy the smell of his own odor while he was at it.
Give it a go if you arent into anything really mentally stimulating and want a better idea on the situation (if you havent had one before) otherwise give it a miss.
Franti should stick to music, and he isnt that great at that either.
AND BEFORE YOU CAN GUESS IT... HABIBI WAS A HIT AGAIN.
drop this waste of time.
Loved it. August 8, 2007
This movie was great. Offers a different view on Iraq, Isreal, and Palestine. Let's you feel like a single person can make a difference. Music is love. Power to the Peaceful!
Eye Opener June 21, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I watched this movie last night and I like Michael's music. I must say that this movie is an eye opener! Over all I think that this was a good movie that all should watch. What a great man to go in peace and try to offer peace to all sides. I love seeing the face of the people and how music calms them a little. The children's eyes light up when he walks up playing his guitar. What and experience that must have been for him and how awesome the people were to him. Some of the people were just beautiful.
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