RawFaith: A Family Saga Documentary

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by KuparukGypsy

Remember where I said don't even bother? Don't even bother. Talking apples and tequila here, not apples and apples.

Perhaps you would like to inform the rest of the posters on what it is that is wrong with the previous comments. If you know something about the boat and builder the contradicts what has been said then why not disclose it?

[KuparukGypsy]

Because all the OP did, who I don't know from Adam's housecat, was to let folks know about a video, or movie, or whatever. And immediately the feedback is that these folks were idiots, etc.

This forum is one of the most unfriendly, opinionated (particularly when not asked for) bunch of folks I've ever had the pleasure of not meeting.

[Sand crab]

I Googled the film maker and found out that he might be unbiased and this interview shows that he is critical of Raw Faith. That movie might be OK.
Documentary tells story of controversial boat and builder | wcsh6.com

BTW he also did Ice Blink which is another sailing film.

PS KuparukGypsy The builder of Raw Faith was an idjit.

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by KuparukGypsy

Because all the OP did, who I don't know from Adam's housecat, was to let folks know about a video, or movie, or whatever. And immediately the feedback is that these folks were idiots, etc.

This forum is one of the most unfriendly, opinionated (particularly when not asked for) bunch of folks I've ever had the pleasure of not meeting.

Sorry you feel that way but you know, people are allowed to express their opinion. And I still maintain that no one has yet said a single negative thing to or about the OP, the documentary or the makers.

I cannot see what is wrong, insulting or rude in any way to comment about the subject matter of the film. In fact I thought one purpose of a documentary was to stimulate interest and comment on the subject. I watched a documentary about Charles Manson that I thought was very well made but I'm pretty sure the makers were not insulated because I didn't come away liking Charles Manson.

And NO, I am not comparing Captain McKay or the filmmakers to Charles Manson. I'm just trying to make the point that this might be the most fantastic piece of film since Citizen Kane but does that mean I have to be in love with the subjects of the film. The two are NOT related but maybe that point is too subtle to grasp.

So to make it very, very clear and very, very simple.

I am not criticizing the movie or the makers or the OP.

Nor do I see a single posting here criticizing the movie or the makers. The only point is that the project building the boat was poorly planned and executed. Nothing to do with the film which I am absolutely certain was very well planned and executed.

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by Sand crab

I Googled the film maker and found out that he might be unbiased and this interview shows that he is critical of Raw Faith. That movie might be OK.
Documentary tells story of controversial boat and builder | wcsh6.com

BTW he also did Ice Blink which is another sailing film.

PS KuparukGypsy The builder of Raw Faith was an idjit.

I have no doubt that this movie will be quite interesting and your research indicates that it probably reports fairly and accurately on the subject.

I am just amazed that you and I are the only ones that seem to grasp the concept that a good movie can be made about a project that went bad. No reflection on the movie makers at all and in fact kudos to them for picking a difficult subject.

Just can't figure out why everyone is so damn defensive about it.

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by KuparukGypsy

Because all the OP did, who I don't know from Adam's housecat, was to let folks know about a video, or movie, or whatever. And immediately the feedback is that these folks were idiots, etc.

Just to make the point clear. No one ever said the OP or the moviemakers were idiots. Just that the movie was about people who are/were idiots. Watching idiots can be very interesting and I'll bet the movie is very interesting.

[David_Old_Jersey]

Originally Posted by skipmac

The two are NOT related but maybe that point is too subtle to grasp.

No, I get it - Charles Manson was in your opinion a good guy because OP made a movie about him sailing a boat .

[Sand crab]

I read a book on Hitler and I didn't come away as sympathetic. Just like SkipMacs feelings about the Manson film. I was just concerned that this one was going to be too preachy and biased in that way. I'll bet it'll be fair to good. Or better.

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by David_Old_Jersey

No, I get it - Charles Manson was in your opinion a good guy because OP made a movie about him sailing a boat .

I can see that I made myself perfectly clear.

[David_Old_Jersey]

Originally Posted by Sand crab

I read a book on Hitler and I didn't come away as sympathetic. Just like SkipMacs feelings about the Manson film. I was just concerned that this one was going to be too preachy and biased in that way. I'll bet it'll be fair to good. Or better.

I think comparing Skipmac to Hitler simply because both of them hate the movie is a bit strong........

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by David_Old_Jersey

I think comparing Skipmac to Hitler simply because both of them hate the movie is a bit strong........

I wish you would quit being so serious and try to inject a little humor into the thread.

[Captain Bligh]

i would like to see it for $2.99, but i dont have a vimeo account. howabout putting it on vudu or google play where we can easily access it?

all this controversy is promoting your movie!!!

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by rawfaithmovie

" Not having seen it I have no idea ........"



I think you said it best

Then perhaps drumming up viewers is your only agenda here.

[robert sailor]

Why not celebrate that a person in this country can still do something like this. Its good to have the freedom to go out and try to kill yourself without having big brother tell you what is safe. Many sailing stories of high adventure are actually about marginal sailors that did not plan well and prepare well for the trip. Wasn't but a few hours ago someone was plucked off their boat in the PNW by the Coast Guard in what most well prepared sailors would have easily sailed through...maybe that fellow will write a best seller for the dumbed down lives most people have today.

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by robert sailor

Why not celebrate that a person in this country can still do something like this. Its good to have the freedom to go out and try to kill yourself without having big brother tell you what is safe. Many sailing stories of high adventure are actually about marginal sailors that did not plan well and prepare well for the trip. Wasn't but a few hours ago someone was plucked off their boat in the PNW by the Coast Guard in what most well prepared sailors would have easily sailed through...maybe that fellow will write a best seller for the dumbed down lives most people have today.

I am 100% for an individual's right to do anything they like as long as it doesn't infringe on my right to do the same.

However, I am also for the right for me to think that this individual is not acting in a safe, logical or well thought out manner.