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2025
SHORT FILM PREMIERE OF
"WE ALL JUST
NEED TO DRUM!"
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:"THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND INSPIRING FILM!”
“VERY POWERFUL!” “FABULOUS!” “LIFE CHANGING!” “SUPERB EDITING!” “TIMELY MESSAGE!”
“OH MY GOD!!! What a powerhouse of a movie... Thank you for this lovely gift to our community. And thank you John, for helping us share our spirit and our message.”
—Arthur Hull, Father of the Modern Drum Circle Movement and Founder of Village Music Circles.
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THANKSGIVING PREMIERE: RESPECT FOR ALL 2024
Award-winning director, John Pritchard, interviewed Community Builder/Drum Circle Facilitator, Otha Day, along with organic farmer, Ed Stockman, student activist, Charlotte Sanford, master drummer/artist Brian Colbert, and Native American Storyteller, Kenneth Little Hawk, for our newest film, RESPECT FOR ALL: How To Care For Each Other And Our Earth. RESPECT FOR ALL is a ground-breaking movie that celebrates respect for all of humanity and the natural world. The film's original release at Lincoln Center in 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. The new 2024 version will be presented at virtual screening events for colleges and universities throughout 2025. Learn more at respectallmovie.com.
"'Respect for All' speaks truth to power in ways that should move each and every one of us to action. There is no other way to save the earth, and ourselves.”
—Charles B. Dew, Ephraim Williams Professor of American History at Williams College
“I think that this film is something that today's society needs more than ever.”
—Hannah B, College Student at MCLA
“The movie is awesome!...it is amazing!”
—Garnet P, New Mexico
“Really cool!”
—Bill W, New York City
“Beautiful movie John! I loved it. Beautiful imagery, colors, and the music was incredible. The message was refreshing, light and joyful for the heart to listen and to watch. ABRAZOS!!!”
—Melissa R, Puerto Rico
“I thought it was a great film...inspiring!”
—Dai Ling, Qingdao, China
“Respect For All renewed my deep belief that respect for ourselves, all beings, and the world we exist in is the most important thing of all... Get out in nature and soak in the beauty of our world, and treat everyone as you would like to be treated.”
—Susan B, Oregon
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AWAKENED NATION INTERVIEWS JOHN PRITCHARD ABOUT "RESPECT FOR ALL"
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SOUNDTRACK: "3:6:9"
Our 90 Min. Test Screening in Berlin, Germany got a standing ovation!
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RELEASED NEW COURSE IN FUNKINESS AND AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY ON MARCH 9, 2023
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RELEASED NEW COURSE IN JAZZ IMPROVISATION ON JANUARY 13, 2023
OUR LATEST DRUM HEALING PROJECT
There is groundbreaking research about THETA BRAINWAVE RHYTHMS being produced by drumming at 5 beats per second. This is the same rhythm that indigenous medicine men and women have been using for thousands of years. By combining the 5 beat oer second drumming rhythm of Native American musician, Kenneth Little Hawk, with video footage of Nature, the Ocean, and the Forest, we have produced three 22 minute movies for healing and wellness. We call this film project MEDICINE DRUMMING: The Healing Nature of the Drum. The three films had their online debut on April 10, 2021 at DrumMedicine.com. We are in the process of connecting with doctors, hospitals and wellness centers around the world to share these medicine drumming films with their patients. The films are also an excellent way to meditate with Nature from your phone, computer, or tablet.
To learn more, please visit DrumMedicine.com.
THE FIRST VERSION
(Produced during the Pandemic)
During the summer of 2020, award-winning director, John Pritchard, interviewed 30 drum circle facilitators, leaders, educators, and drummers for WE ALL JUST NEED TO DRUM!. WE ALL JUST NEED TO DRUM! is all about encouraging the entire world to use drumming as a healing tool to increase joy, reduce stress, and connect more deeply with one another. The film had a special preview on Thanksgiving Day 2020 and made its online debut to thousands of new fans on December 3rd at WeNeedToDrum.com.
¡OJALA! - Puerto Rico Rebuilds (2018)
In July of 2018, award-winning director, John Pritchard, traveled to Puerto Rico and filmed over 50 interviews with renowned leaders in government, business, education, and community service, as well as artists, musicians, restaurant owners, and other entrepreneurs. ¡OJALÁ! - Puerto Rico Rebuilds is a bilingual documentary film about the wishes, hopes and dreams of the Puerto Rican people after hurricane Maria. Sparked by the destruction throughout the island, we learn about the strong and resilient nature of the Puerto Rican people. Overcoming many challenges, they have come together and are rebuilding their lives to not simply survive, but thrive. ¡OJALÁ! is not about politics, it is about the Puerto Rican spirit.
¡OJALÁ! - Puerto Rico Rebuilds launched on Nov. 19th, Discovery of Puerto Rico Day, and is available ON-DEMAND at vimeo.com/ondemand/ojalamovie.
Visit the official ¡OJALÁ! website at ojalamovie.com
MOVIE TESTIMONIALS
"I'm a Desert Storm Vet. I was in Puerto Rico during Maria and lived through hell for 6 months without electricity, but as a Vet with 25 years of Service, I adapted. If there's something that I learned during this period was that we as a People must be prepared and try our best to help our families and neighbors because we CANNOT depend on the Government. Great Documentary.”
- Robert Maza, Desert Storm Veteran
"The cinematography was excellent. The extreme devastation from the hurricane was clearly palpable. Demonstration of our people’s response to meeting immediate needs for survival – neighbor-to-neighbor, community-to-community – was a thing of beauty… thank you for your sincere concern and interest in bringing this story to light."
- Carmen Vivian Rivera, Coordinator at ¡Despierta Boricua! Recovering History Project
"Excellent, very well documented, I am a Puerto Rican living in the USA since 1976. I have missed the warmth and loving people of Puerto Rico. I really loved the pictures at the end and it showed how well educated we are. Viva Puerto Rico!"
- Ivette Babuca de Jesus, Tucson, AZ
"Great film John! Thanks for not making it a bleeding heart film (that we need the USA), but a film with puñeta (a punch)… we have hundreds of years of torture and slavery and our drums still summon our resolve to move forward into a new light."
- Angel Franco, NY Times Pulitzer Prize-winning Photographer
"John, this was brilliant. Thank you so much for sending me the link. I watched it twice! Such a huge project, and so beautifully done. My heart went out to everyone in the film. So ashamed of my government for not responding with intelligence and compassion. So impressed by the community support that emerged across the island. Congratulations on covering it all with such a forward-looking message of hope."
- Mary Potter, World Languages Teacher, Dana Hall
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDEBOOK
TO THE PUERTO RICAN SPIRIT
To help promote the movie, we designed a 30 page ¡OJALÁ! GUIDEBOOK which features 7 video clips from the film. It is available for free at Apple Books.
The Guidebook is also available as a free PDF Download at ojalamovie.com/pdf
The movie had its Premiere in NYC at the
International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival on NOVEMBER 16th.
INTERVIEW BY THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE - DEC. 21, 2018
Our First Feature Film:
ONE HEART - ONE SPIRIT (2017)
ONE HEART - ONE SPIRIT (2017)
The One Heart-One Spirit Project celebrates and promotes respect and equality for all human beings and the Earth. The One Heart-One Spirit movie was our first feature film and we won Best Indigenous Documentary at the 2017 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival in Australia. It is now time for the world to come together in harmony and learn from our indigenous brothers and sisters who have survived for so many thousands of years."Many of us have forgotten about being humane, and that's what ONE HEART - ONE SPIRIT is working at to bring the humanity back to each and every one of our behaviors, here and all around the world."
—Kenneth Little Hawk
MOVIE SYNOPSIS
Filmed at the three day Aboriginal Garma Festival in the northern territory of Australia, ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT introduces us to Native American Mi'kmaq/Mohawk performing artist Kenneth Little Hawk who travels half-way around the world to Australia where he meets legendary movie star, Jack Thompson. In North East Arnhem Land, Jack introduces Little Hawk to the oldest surviving culture on the planet: the 40,000 year old Aboriginal people of the Yolngu nation. At the annual Garma Festival, the Yolngu people greet Little Hawk with open arms as if he were a family member. He plays his flute and shares his Native American stories with everyone he meets: Djalu, the Didgeridoo master; Djiniyini, the wise Yolngu elder; Dr. Yunupingu, Garma co-founder, Australian of the Year and Yothu Yindi lead singer; Ms. Yunupingu, the artist and healer; Timmy, the tour guide; the Grandmothers; the Australian Ambassador to the United States, Kim Beazley; and Galarrwuy, Garma co-founder and Australian of the Year who is officially recognized as an Australian National Treasure.
While materialism and environmental devastation rule the day, we can no longer afford to treat ourselves as the center of the Universe. It is now time for non-indigenous people to learn from our indigenous brothers and sisters and become more spiritually connected to one another and the Earth. We must be kind to all and respect all life! We are part of a wonderful world and need to help one another and act together as a family. It is this very act of loving service to others that lies at the heart of indigenous wisdom. Being generous of spirit has many benefits, from creating better relationships to making the world a more harmonious, peaceful place: Be humane. We are all connected. We are one Human Family.
Can we create a kinder world and really come together in harmony as one human family? Can we be more humane? Absolutely! As long as we can curb our egos and follow the wisdom of indigenous people, humanity will prevail.
Directed by John Pritchard, produced by Little Hawk Productions, Eternal Ways, and Executive Producer, Greg Reeves. Available in running times of 36 and 60 minutes, 2016, USA/Australia, documentary in English.
MOVIE TESTIMONIALS
"The One Heart movie provides historical insight into one of the world’s oldest surviving cultures in northern Australia while simultaneously speaking to the very important issue of human diversity and caring for the environment. It’s great to hear this movie will be reaching college students all over the world.”
- Magnus Bernhardsson, Williams College Professor of History and Global Studies
"Everyone should see this movie; it does important work. One Heart, One Spirit invites the viewer to join Kenneth Little Hawk, North American Indigenous Storyteller and Musician as he journeys half way around the world to meet with the 40,000-year-old Yolngu tribe. Its’ truths may appear simple--respect all living beings; be less materialistic; act with compassion, consideration and kindness—but those who listen fully, with an engaged heart and mind, will be richly rewarded. With the Yolngu people speaking the way, The One Heart, One Spirit movie allows a glimpse of a future full of hope and love. More importantly, it offers insight and instruction in a way of life that can lead there."
- Emily Zukerberg, J.D., Advocate for Environmental Justice and Economic Equity
"There is a shift taking place on planet earth. Whether it is business, academia or government, the next generation wants something new....something human. They can feel it deep within. One Heart - One Spirit shares this awakening by going back to the oldest living indigenous people on the planet; the Aboriginal people of the Yolngu Nation. Be prepared for the beauty and majesty of this documentary as it awakens your heart...as it did mine."
- Brad Szollose, Global Business Adviser and Best-Selling Author of Liquid Leadership
"ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT shows us the need to discover the threads and emotions that bind different cultures together, the harmony we need to ward off an apocalyptic future. Underneath the unnatural boundaries societies have created to mark their ways, their means, their lands, lies nations peopled by individuals who should seek the togetherness understood by the first nations. One Heart explores these themes by documenting the journey of Little Hawk, a Native North American, to the renowned Garma festival, Australia’s most significant Indigenous event, and a model for self-determination, reconciliation, Indigenous knowledge sharing, transfer and exchange."
- David Greenberg, Director of Marketing, Music Works International
HELP CREATE A KINDER WORLD
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDEBOOK TO INDIGENOUS WISDOM: HELP CREATE A KINDER WORLD
The GOAL of our GUIDEBOOK is to inspire us all to be more humane and take better care of each other and take better care of the Earth. This is the essence of indigenous wisdom around the world. We are all connected. We are all related. We are one human family.
After reading the GUIDEBOOK & watching the 13 ONE HEART Movie video clips, we hope you will embrace the following principles presented in the ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT movie:
• Respect All People & the Earth
• Become Less Materialistic
• Think Seven Generations Ahead
• Be More Compassionate
• Be Humble and Do Not Humiliate
• Give Love and Practice Forgiveness
• Be Patient
• Meditate and Connect with Nature
• Be Kind and Do No Evil
• Give Many Gifts
In other words: Always try to be kind! Every act of kindness counts, no matter how great or small! Let's all be more humane and come together, as one human family, and help create a kinder world!
REAWAKEN MOVIE (2010)
DIRECTED BY JOHN PRITCHARD
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
"A truly epic undertaking, and inspired result." — Perry Vayo - New York (see review below)"The film Reawaken has the potential to wake us up---especially to reawaken our faith in our creative genius. Along with quotes from great thinkers, the film gently leads us to expand our minds and recognize our own genius and, thus, love of self. Because love is the soul of genius." — M. J. Milne - Vancouver, Canada (see review below)
"What a beautiful movie... what a gift & what a multi-faceted message of life's MOST important components!" — Janie Wilhoit, Georgia
"REAWAKEN, carries a vital message to all of us, and especially in this day and age. Great film!" — Asaf Sirkus, London - England
"I LOVE your movie!!!" — Brad Szollose - New York
"It appears that the meek shall but inherit the earth...Great film." — Hemi J. Rose - Melbourne, Australia
"The movie is great and a great idea to communicate. The soul of genius!" — Toby Ballantine - Florida
'Watching Reawaken really made me think. A truly inspirational movie with a positive uplifting message!' Tassos Spiliotopoulos - London, England
"I think this film will help a LOT of people!! It helped me just now! It reminded me about things I needed to hear." — Todd Howard - Massachusetts
"Loved it from start to finish." — Mary K. Michel - Florida
"This film is a gift to those that are ready for growth or an awakening in life! I will definitely recommend it to all the people I care about and beyond." — Danny Concepcion - Missouri
"BRAVO!!! Great film. It's intelligent, thought provoking and pulls on the heartstrings." — JoJo LaRiccia - Massachusetts
"A comprehensive piece of work… giving us insight and the chance to reflect on who we are and who we can be." — John Gigantelli - New York
"Such a simple yet elegant message. Laughter, Creativity, Intuition… these are the qualities that make us humans unique, so it is important to dedicate time to focus on them and foster them to their true potential. I especially enjoyed the nature shots in the Creativity section. The music of course was excellent." — Shane Woodall - California
"First of all, I LOVE the title!! And then to see how you created the segments to connect to people at all different levels, it was all great!! And I LOVE that it's all about LOVE!! I loved the spiritual exercise with the waterfall!! The photography was stunning, and all the comments from the people were wonderful!" — Dianne Kleber - Arizona
"The visuals and directing were flawless. It is good to make the statement that we are one tribe." — Martin Kimeldorf - Washington
"This movie is amazing because it helps me understand that we're all connected and that love is the most important gift that GOD wants us to share with each other." — Isla Chevalier - Massachusetts
"I was very touched by this presentation and I intend to share it with others. Love is the key and the the way we act and react to it." — Luc Chevalier - Massachusetts
"Enlightening. Must See. Positive people talking about positive attitude and how to ‘re-connect’ and focus our attention on the small wonders we take for granted which lead to a much larger enlightenment." — Rick Calic - Oregon
REAWAKEN REVIEW
"Share Your Genius" by Perry Vayo - 12/7/2011
The spiritual mentor of the film is Ken Little Hawk, a noted Native American story-teller and philosopher. He is poignant and humorous at once, and his warmth and charisma radiate the essential message of the film that genius is based on love. The film deftly interweaves the stories and reflections of Little Hawk, and those of other real-life folks who have already found ways to rediscover their own genius and share it with the world around them. Artfully co-mingling their reflections and personal insights with inspirational images, a few simple exercises, and a brilliant original score that floats in and out of the film almost unnoticed, we are delivered at the conclusion, to the realization that personal fulfillment is well within our grasp, and better yet, easy to attain if you are of a mind to do so. To quote Little Hawk, “laugh more, smile more” and the world around you will begin to change for the better.
Far from being another over-blown, hyperbaric, new-age mind-freak, Reawaken leaves the novice gently inspired by the simplicity of it’s message, and the more seasoned seeker of truth reminded of how simple it really is to attain more peace, love and harmony in their lives and the world. That is no small feat, and it is just one of the reasons I love this film.
The movie itself is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. It supports and is supported by a web-site and a companion book that takes the message of the film and transforms it into an effective and rewarding curriculum that anyone can use to increase their personal creativity, their happiness and finally, their genius. If we all then share that genius with everyone we meet we can’t help but to change the world for the better, and that’s really what Eternal Ways is destined to do.
This is a solidly inspirational and accessible film that I enjoyed watching and learning from. Reawaken gave me a spiritual poke in the ribs, and that is just what we all need from time to time.
—Perry Vayo, Media Producer
REAWAKEN REVIEW
"Begin Your Spiritual Quest" by Marilyn Milne - 12/5/2011
"Begin Your Spiritual Quest" by Marilyn Milne - 12/5/2011
The film REAWAKEN has the potential to wake us up---especially to reawaken our faith in our creative genius. Along with quotes from great thinkers, the film gently leads us to expand our minds and recognize our own genius and, thus, love of self and others, which is possibily our goal if we want the planet to evolve in consciousness. Love is, after all, the soul of genius.
This film is also an asset to the Conscious Evolution movement now breaking ground thanks to Barbara Marx Hubbard, Gregg Braden, and others. In the coming year our lives will accelerate and change dramatically. As I teach in my book, it's time we trust our inner guidance and, thus, know how to tap into Source or Soul.
Pritchard gives us a meditation to try. If you go within and listen meditatively, denying any mind thoughts to enter, it allows your heart to open to higher Source. The simple exercise gives us an important breathing space in order to validate our relationship with our higher self.
A wonderful film to once again begin your spiritual quest.
—M. J. Milne, author of 12 Golden Keys for a New World; www.12GoldenKeys.com
