The reality that everything on the planet is connected at a fundamental level is an important aspect of the Global Patriot philosophy in that it speaks to the fact that everything we think, say and do affects everything that is. The inspiring film“I Am” takes us on a journey of self-discovery and reveals the world which lies below the surface, a world in which all life on the planet is connected and nothing is separate.
After recovering from a mountain biking accident that left him nearly incapacitated for many long, pain-filled months, Hollywood writer/director/producer Tom Shadyac (Ace Venture: Pet Detective, Liar Liar, The Nutty Professor, Bruce Almighty) took a look at his life up to that point, a life that was largely ruled by rampant materialism which consisted of travel in private jets and living in a 17,000 square foot mansion.
With the realization that there was more to life than just accumulating possessions, he shifted gears from comedy to documentary, assembled a small camera crew, and set out to ask some of world’s most profound thinkers two questions:
What’s wrong with our world, and what can we do about it?
The film includes interviews with scientists, psychologists, artists, environmentalists, authors, activists, philosophers, entrepreneurs such as David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Coleman Barks, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lynne McTaggart, Ray Anderson, Marc Ian Barasch, John Francis and Howard Zinn, each providing a unique piece of the puzzle.
Though Tom began his journey looking for what’s wrong in the world, he discovered what’s right with it by examining the science of connection and unity, the universal nature of compassion and empathy, and the mystery and magic of the human heart. In the end he came to see that we all have the power to effect change on a global basis, and that serving humanity is far superior to collecting more Stuff.
“Once we start embracing the idea that we are all one, then we’ll start fixing things – it starts with consciousness, and our definition of ourselves.”
The basic human principles of love, compassion, kindness and empathy are explored alongside scientific research on topics such as mirror neurons, the vagus nerve and quantum entanglement in an attempt to describe the true nature of being human. This is a film you should see, a story you should hear, an idea you should embrace.
“God says, you know what, I don’t have anybody else, except you.” Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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