This film is made possible, in part, by the Easthampton Cultural Council and the Northampton Arts Council.A message from Ward Powers, director of:
"ONE, The Movie" ~
Thank you for
sending us the dvd of Touchstone. We REALLY enjoyed it! What a beautiful community
and wonderful group of people you are blessed to be involved with. It was truly touching for us to see such compassion
and magic alive in the world. And, the story was very well told in the video- with an amazing soundtrack.
We
were so moved after watching the film... our congratulations on a job well done and a life well lived.
We wish you the very best! ~
Peace,'
- Ward M. Powers
Creator & Director
www.OneTheProject.com
"This is not just a story about the transformation of the farm community and its
members but of the town, its residents and the love and appreciation of what the farm means to them...
This is an opportunity to experience the journey of
life unfolding with all the ups and downs we experience in life. If you are open to seeing real life as it reveals itself
outside of what most would consider normal, this is a wonderful opportunity to open your mind and heart to the simple process
of life lived as people purposefully choose to.
Throughout this experience
they come to meet themselves, share their joys, surrender to their fears and open to all life has to offer. They are
often referred to as "a community of hermits who happen to like people."
This film is filled with local music and beautiful scenery and imagery. Touchstone: Dancing
With Angels is a chance to see life as most are hesitant to live."
- Ron Damico, Publisher, Inner Tapestry Holistic Journal
www.InnerTapestry.org / www.RonAndJoan.com
"A remarkable film about a spiritual Dance / Farm / Yoga / Healing "Community" / CENTER in Western Massachusetts... it's stories of origin,
challenge... and, like the proverbial "Phoenix from the ashes", this film reveals a Touchstone that has weathered
the "storms" of municipal regulations and rapacious land developers/building inspectors. And survives... with
a vision for the Future."
- Chuck
Cole, Director, Wellfleet Peace Drum Film Circle
This is a gorgeous, generous, peace-giving film. I found this personal history of
an "organically
grown" sacred community that has succeeded, flourished, endured, and
nourished so many individuals to be riveting
and thoroughly uplifting. However,
even someone with no interest in the subject matter could be joyed and comforted
by
this film.
The original music throughout is angelic, yet grounded;
the interviews
and vignettes highlight dozens of individuals and moments, yet flow together with
unusual harmony;
and the cinematography captures a glowing radiance in each frame,
whether indoors or out, day or night.
Most
important, each person in the film is shown speaking and acting from his or her
greatest depth....of love, of heart,
of soul. This is truly remarkable. Without a
trace of pretense or packaging, each person expresses her or
his most generous,
compassionate, peaceful, creative, hopeful, and loving qualities.
This is skillful and
perceptive editing, indeed! And is a tribute, as well, to the
the instinctive and intentional responses of those
who have been drawn to the unique
community of Touchstone Farm....whether for one sacred circle or for decades.
See this film! Trust that you will receive something precious from doing so,
whether or not you are "interested"
in advance.
With love ~
Ariel Shira
Elan
"I didn't know what to expect. I thought it was a
documentary about "angels," but it turned out to
be about Touchstone. How interesting. It was
like a subdued visit to the late sixties, and every-
one was sober.
The director achieved
interest in the community
and got sympathy from the audience
regarding
the plight
of its inhabitants, without using gimmicks.
The editing
was very well done & it looked like a lot
of research
& work was put into it. ...Should be on
PBS... [and]
have a lot of interest among those
contemplating getaways
from the rat race."
- Joseph Beno, Producer, X-Static Productions
"Touchstone: Dancing With Angels" is a terrific
documentary of significance and beauty. A film
that
really matters and has very important,
riveting content... accomplishing
something of
true value. An excellent, thought-provoking,
eye-opening, meaningful work of art."
-
Dan Sperling, Producer/Director,
DSV Video & Film Productions
www.Atlanta-Video-Production.com
Touchstone Farm and its founders are now engaged in a struggle to keep their dream alive.
