Asheville Film Festival
- I Know I'm Not Alone
- Director: Michael Franti
Documentary. 2005. USA. 95 min. English.
Asheville Audience Award Winner, 2006
This film chronicles a musician's journey through war in the Middle East. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a video camera, musician Michael Franti of the band Spearhead takes us on a musical journey through the U.S.-led war and occupation in Iraq as well as the potent and continual conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians. Along the way, he shares his music with families, doctors, musicians, soldiers and everyday people who in turn reveal to him the often overlooked human cost of war. Told in their own words, this film provides a rare glimpse into the lives of those who are most affected by war. Michael's storytelling and songs masterfully weave the film into a visual and musical tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.
- Showings
Thursday, January 19 at 7pm – Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company
Saturday, January 21 at 8pm – UNC Asheville: Humanities Lecture Hall