Alright, I'm usually a little jaded.  I've been a lot of places and after being a part-time firefighter and EMT for many years I've been hardened about many things.

Last night I saw a film, Lost in Woonsocket, that blew my mind.  The film was done by John Chester and the guys from Random 1.  They had a reality series on A&E for one season about helping people.  I caught a few of them but didn't quite 'get it' even though I enjoyed the show.  They took one of the stories and created a brilliant documentary about the process and the experience.  And they had an effect on me.

The trailer that was used to preview the show is on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf_pMWdBgk0.

The trailer doesn't even do the movie justice.  It's a movie that makes you laugh, cry, wince, but most importantly, have hope.  It gives you hope that there are people out there that really do care.  It also reinforces that a little bit of caring can go a long, long way.

A new Foundation has been created, Lost in America, to promote the film and to help with fundraising.  Watch for this - and if you want to see it - demand that your local independent theater contact the Random 1 guys to show it.  Then make your kids see it.  It will change their lives.