Gilbert

Media Type: Movie
By: Nathaniel Hansen
Official Site: vimeo.com

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A documentary short about Gilbert, the Beacon Hill "town crier." For the last 9 years, since losing his job and becoming homeless, Gilbert has delivered the weather, sports, and breaking headlines from his spot on the Boston Common. Music (used with permission) in this piece is called "Blue Bicycle" by Dusseldorf-based pianist / composer Volker Bertelmann also known as Hauschka. Artistic Statement: This is the first in a series of profiles of people who I think are interesting, and who I see on almost a daily basis. I don't want to limit the series to people who live "on the fringe," but it would be appropriate to say that most of the people I interview are eclectic, eccentric, and just a little bit unique. The art is in the viewing - but I hope to turn my lens on individuals that don't always color in the lines, whether they can help it or not.

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2010-07-12 20:46:12 lori1 wrote: Report Reply
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Thanks for sharing! A real life look into the life of one man whom some would say is down on his luck but making the best of it just the same. I would have liked to know more about Gilbert's story. I look forward to seeing more. And yes, he does look good for 54.
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