The Greeter Documentary
A film about the people who have filled the role, officially & unofficially, of The Greeter in Laguna Beach and their underlying motivations; a closer look at the power of the human spirit and the connectedness we all seek. This Greeting phenomenon has taken place over the last century and explores why something as simple as greeting, that is so often taken for granted, has meant so much to so many!
"A POWERFUL AND INSIGHTFUL FILM, A REVELATION IN WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN AND THE FACT WE ARE ALL CONNECTED!"
Length: 66 Mins
Produced by: ELESTIAL PRODUCTIONS
A film about the people who have filled the role, officially & unofficially, of The Greeter in Laguna Beach and their underlying motivations; a closer look at the power of the human spirit and the connectedness we all seek. This Greeting phenomenon has taken place over the last century and explores why something as simple as greeting, that is so often taken for granted, has meant so much to so many!
"A POWERFUL AND INSIGHTFUL FILM, A REVELATION IN WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN AND THE FACT WE ARE ALL CONNECTED!"
Length: 66 Mins
Produced by: ELESTIAL PRODUCTIONS
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Status: Production complete, premiered 02/25/2016, screened 04/20/2016. Entered into festivals on film festival circuit 2016, 2017. Limited Collector's Edition DVD released 11/15/2016 Released on Amazon in the US and UK on 11/17/2017 |
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY... 2015 marked the Anniversary of 125 Years of "Greeting" in Laguna Beach. Since 1890, visitors have been welcomed to our beautiful city by one interesting character or another.
What the Greeters all had in common was a deep love for humanity and a genuine desire to connect, making each person's day brighter with a smile and a wave. The film highlights that they accomplished more than that; by accepting themselves and sharing their gifts, the Greeters encourage all of us to accept others and embrace and celebrate our differences.
When we first encountered Michael, the current greeter, he inspired and intrigued us. We were deeply moved by his ability to spread joy and happiness to all who passed by. This film explores humanity and highlights that there is always more to life than what meets the eye...
Why do these people choose to dedicate their time to greeting others?
What is their motivation?
Why are these individuals drawn to Laguna Beach to fill this role without being asked to do so?
What do they get out of it?
What do we get out of it?
The film ended up evolving into something much greater and more meaningful than we could have imagined.
It became less about the facts and dates surrounding the various Greeters and more about their dedication to spreading peace, love, joy and, acceptance.
It highlights the short & long term effects the Greeters had on each passersby, be it a member of the community or tourist.
It illuminates the fact that we are here to ENJOY this beautiful world we live in and that it is imperative we connect with one another and share in the joy and wonder it is to be human!
Join us in The Greeter Evolution by visiting www.thegreeter.org !
Namaste!
Martin and Tabatha Yewchuk
Elestial Productions
949-310-0915
"We learn by observing others. We change by observing ourselves."
