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Jack Weisberg (New York 2006)

One night I was returning home from a friend of mine when I noticed an old man sitting on the stairs of a building, I made a comment that it isn’t very healthy to sit on the cold stone, and the conversation turned into a short spontaneous film. His name is Jack Weisberg.

(Update:)

Two years later I was notified by Jack’s nephews via email that Jack has passed away on March 27, 2008. Here are his words; “My uncle Jack passed away yesterday. You should know that your video is quintessential Jack Weisberg. In many ways, your interview is a time capsule of all that made him who he was. As a New Yorker, Jack’s final request was perfect. Appropriately, he requested that he be cremated, and his ashes be spread in Central Park. Thank you. -Stu Wexler” “Jack Weisberg was my uncle. I thought you might like to know that Jack, the subject of one of your film, “Spontaneously Yours (with Jack Weisberg) (New York) 2006″, died this week. Your film does a wonderful job of capturing Jack’s spirit and we thank you for it. -Alan Rosenfeld”

Plastic People (Los Angeles) 2004

What makes LA people plastic? This very question was addressed to some of the people living in LA, specifically in West Hollywood.

 

Steve Cohen (NYC 2004)

Walking through the streets of Manhattan, this is Spontaneously Yours with Steve Cohen who shares his perspective on memetics, genealogy, racism, the importance of having a taste, what’s the difference between a genius and a typical person.

My Love (Initial Episodes) 2004

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Love. What is it anyway? This project explores what the people of New York have to say about how they understand Love. Of course, there is no way words can express what Love is, it can only be felt, but the aim of the project is to seek out anyone who can articulate it. This project began in the Summer of 2004 and was filmed on the streets of NYC in a “chain-reaction” style, meaning – some of the interviewees became interviewers to interview others.

The Truth Is…

The Truth Is… project was launched in April 2004. It began in NYC, following by Holland, Belgium, Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Spain, London, Israel, Egypt, many US States and Canada.

What is the truth? And why is everyone searching for it? Why is the truth painful, at times? This international film project portrays the views of thousands of people around the world, who were spontaneously approached and asked a simple question, “What is the Truth for you?”

They held a painting frame as if in a portrait and spoke their inner truths. The outcome shows the contrasts in how each person sees what truth is.

What’s Missing in Humanity (2003)

What is one thing missing in humanity that can improve the quality of life for all humans of the world? This gorilla-style documentary explores this question by approaching over a hundred people on the streets of New York city. This film was initially shot on the Halloween day of 2003 in the Greenwich Village part of Manhattan, and later in the Times Square.

Why People Lie (New York 2003)

One late night I was returning home by subway when I spotted Mo, who told me that he recently came out of jail. My question to him was “Why People Lie?”. A couple sitting on the same bench joined the discussion about why people lie.