BELLA: THE MOVIE

I recently watched a movie entitled "Bella" which won the audience award at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival and numerous other awards at prestigious film festivals. The BELLA Filmmakers were honored by the Smithsonian, the White House and the Mexican Embassy.

Bella is a love story that goes much deeper than romance.
A story about a man who gave up his life to save the girl
he loved, Bella is a heartwarming story that celebrates life,
love, family and relationships. Starring Mexican superstar
Eduardo Verastegui (Chasing Papi) who is known as the
“Brad Pitt of Latin America” and Emmy award winning
actress Tammy Blanchard (The Good Shepherd), Bella
is inspired by a true story that shows how one day in
New York City changed three people’s lives forever.

I am beyond thrilled that Hispanic filmmakers are finally getting the recognition they deserve in mainstream Hollywood. In particular Mexican filmmakers, producers and directors for their is a negative stereotype attached to Mexican people in films and television programs. This just goes to prove that Mexico is full of talented, creative, highly educated and prolific writers, producers, actors, directors and not just the images you see on the news about them as "illegal immigrants".



I am usually weary when critics review a movie and it is highly recommend but turns out to be just another mainstream disappointment. This case is different, the movie has a true message, it lacks the mainstream violence and sex we have come to so nonchalantly adopt as "normal".

It is my hope that this movie succeeds as it opened yesterday, October 26. I strongly believe that the "Hollywood System" has failed and that independent filmmakers are the one's who are truly grasping the shift in consciousness that is happening. There is a growing spiritual shift in the world and as we "open" our eyes to what is really out there, Hollywood continues to blind us with their cookie cutter films void of heart and soul and full of violence and negativity.

As you head to the movie theater this weekend, take a chance to watch a movie that challenges you, a movie that makes you think and question, I highly recommend BELLA.



Just remember how hard you had to work to earn that money you are spending on a ticket, so treat yourself and your soul to something worthwhile. You will leave the theater appreciating the world at lot more and being grateful for what you have.


Happy Film Watching!!