About Opening Our Eyes
We are two people – a mother and a daughter – who embarked on a journey around the world to document and film the stories of individuals – ordinary people who are following their own dreams, passions and ambitions and doing extraordinary things.
We filmed 11 subjects on 6 continents. Each of the films will stand alone as an online video as well as be a part of a full length documentary. We will use technology, web 2.0 and social media to share these stories and open the eyes of others to what they can do to “make a difference”.
We believe in the power of one – the power of the individual – the power that each one of us has to effect positive change. Two people who believe in the power of one.
Inspiring! I may have finally found a kindred spirit! Check out my like minded post. . .
The Power of Ordinary * http://hersister.wordpress.com/
Awesome! Can’t wait to watch.
Recently a friend gave me your page and now I’ve become a fan, I have been reading the post from the beginning (January) and I really like, greetings from Mexico.
And good luck!!
Traveling the world is great. But traveling for a purpose is even better! Good luck with your documentary. I’m an avid traveler. Let me know if you need any help! http://www.offtrackbackpacking.com
Wonderful effort . waiting to see the documentary.
Good luck with your amazing project! It’s so important to report on people who are actively making a difference in the world, and to make us all believe that our little bit can count.
Hi Gail and Erin,
I hope that your trip has been enlighting and that the production of “Opening Our Eyes” is successful. I just recently discovered your blog, and I am thouroghly impressed with your mission and dedication. I am flattered that your are traveling with our Scottevest Travel Vests and hope they have served all of your demanding travel needs. We have engineered our products for travelers just like yourselves. I’m looking forward to the release of your documentary and I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on your vests. Good luck with the last days of your journey.
Sincerely,
Scott Jordan
SCOTTEVEST, CEO
http://www.SCOTTEVEST.com
Hi Scott,
Thanks for your comments this past summer. We loved using our vests and in fact it helped us get on many an airplane. I’ve been following your posts about Delta and I love your tenacity.
Our project is not in postproduction and we have launched it on Kickstarter http://kck.st/cTApuP to raise fund for editing. Please consider a donation and/or pass the link to others you know who are like minded in wanting the world to be a better place.
Gail Mooney
WOW! This is a beautiful project.
I have travelled a bit; my mother has travelled too much. We have never gone anywhere outside the country together, though. This is something that I should talk to her about. Definitely will try it out with my daughter years and years from now.
Happy journeys. Congrats on getting Freshly Pressed.
All the best and God bless
I am here after seeing the recent post over at Shutter Sisters. I must admit to stopping by because of your name. My paternal grandma’s maiden name was Mooney. Maybe it’s common, but I’ve never ran into anyone with the name before, so it grabbed my attention right away.
Once I was here, I naturally started poking around the website and I have to say it’s a neat project. And I love that you’re a mother-daughter team. Best of luck!
When will the full documentary be available?
Hi Christa,
The full doc should be finished in early summer 2011.
I am making a notification list so if anyone would like to be alerted when the film is finished please send an email to me at: gail@kellymooney.com with the subject line “Opening Our Eyes DVD” and you will be notified when the doc is completed.
Gail