> Jeff, what a compelling explanation of the film. I think this is a great
> idea. One that would allow the group the opportunity to reflect on how we
> have created this out of synch state of being, and discuss how we might
> better be able to attain a "life in balance" that is according to God's
> awesome and majestic plan.

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> > Here's a thought for June 18....one more meeting before a summer
> > vacation.

> > I would like to bring in the movie "Koyaanisqatsi". The movie runs
> > 1hr 27 min, leaving us some time to discuss.

> > Koyaanisqatsi is a documentary (of sorts). It is also a visual concert
> > of images set to the haunting music of 'Phillip Glass' . While there
> > is no plot in the traditional sense, there is a definate scenario. The
> > film opens on ancient native American cave drawings, while the
> > soundtrack chants "Koyaanisqatsi" which is a Hopi indian term for
> > "life out of balance". The film uses extensive time lapse photography
> > (which speeds images up) and slow motion photography to make
> > comparisons between different types of physical motion. In one of the
> > first examples, we see cloud formations moving (sped up) intercut with
> > a montage of ocean waves (slowed down) and in such a way we are able
> > to see the similarities of movement between these natural forces. This
> > technique of comparison exists throughout the film, and through it we
> > learn more about the world around us. The film progresses from purely
> > natural environments to nature as affected by man, and finally to
> > man's own manmade environment, devoid of nature yet still following
> > the patterns of natural flow as depicted in the beginning of the film,
> > yet in chaos and disarray. Through this the film conveys its key
> > message, which is Koyaanisqatsi: life out of balance; crazy life; life
> > in turmoil; life disintegrating; a state of life that calls for
> > another way of living.

> > I saw this in an art theater in South Jersey (honest) when it first
> > came out and see it every few years since then. It never fails to hit
> > me at a gut level. Haunting images/Haunting music. Beautiful and
> > compelling message.

> > Let me know what y'all think...this will give us the chance to
> > introduce our special summer project as well!

> > Jeff