Everyone is wrapped in scarves and coats. Each person carries a bright orange booklet that says Sundance Film Festival. It’s snowy, it’s cold, and it’s absolutely perfect.
We saw our first film today in the Eccles theater which seats about 1,200 people. It looks like the old theaters that have a big balcony and a stage. The Director of Sundance introduces the film, the lights go down, and the story begins.
We saw a film called “Nowhere Boy” about John Lennon in his teenage years. Raised by his Aunt and Uncle, he is unaware that his mother lives only a few blocks away. When he discovers her nearby, he develops a relationship with her, bringing answers to light about his upbringing.
Whether you like John Lennon or not, this is an interesting film to see. Whenever I hear about John Lennon, I picture the cover of his “Imagine” CD – a man with a long, narrow face, long hair and round rimmed glasses. This film shows an entirely different side of Lennon. It shows a rebellious teen, struggling to find himself amidst a confusing childhood, and looking to music for comfort and a place in the world. It is a story of love, forgiveness, and family.
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