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Documentary Film: A Journey From The N-Side: An Unscripted Profile of a Jazz/Poet, Directed by Norman A. Woods, Wins Accolade Competition
Homelessness and hopelessness transformed
For Immediate Release
SAN RAFAEL, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/Nov. 30, 2010 --- This true-life documentary follows the journey of coffee house, open-mic poet N-Side. Once homeless, drug addicted, distraught and suicidal, he decided to give life one more try. From one inspirational moment and a re-established sense of self worth, his dream of wanting to change and become a writer and recording jazz/poet finally became a reality.
A Journey From the N-Side (http://www.journeyfromthensidemovie.com) becomes the winner of an Accolade Award of Merit. Spotlighting the plight of the less fortunate whose way has been impeded by pitfalls and adversity, Director Norman A. Woods provides insight into the value of dialog with the hopeless in an intimate profile from his own life which experienced a transformation expressed through words and music.
Mr. Woods believes that "Solutions are born through dialog." A brief 10-minute conversation, simple dialog of concern with those less fortunate can become a springboard for the hopeless to rebuild a bridge back to their own humanity.
N-Side uses poetry, accompanied by his band, the tribe, to provide a powerful soundtrack to illustrate how "Art Unified in Motion" can create magic, or as Mr. Woods says, "A Healing." The film portrays exceptional, unscripted values from real life, everyday people, who see the problems and share their concerns in an honest but important, comprehensive manner.
"Although I always hoped that someone would hear my concerns and understand the values the film sought to show, the award was unexpected," stated Mr. Woods. "I believe most of us have a story of pain, some worse than others, but at some time or another we realize that story can change. Unfortunately, there are quite a few people who have lost that ability to care or to find a sense of hope."
"A Journey from the N-Side is my way of providing that hope. With a little help from others, we can come to realize that 'we are not our story' and don't have to be imprisoned within it." Mr. Woods affirms the negative narrative can be revised to serve as the foundation to build a well-directed and purposeful life. "Each of us holds the power to make someone else matter."
In winning an Accolade Award of Merit, Woods joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs The Accolade, remarked: "The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve." The Accolade recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry judge all entries. Information about the Accolade and a list of all recent winners can be found at TheAccolade.net (http://www.theaccolade.net)
MEDIA: A trailer is available at AJourneyFromTheNSideMovie.com (http://www.journeyfromthensidemovie.com).
A review copy of the film and additional photos are available by contacting Norman Woods at 415-507-0391 or 415-250-9855 cell.
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For more information on the story and people involved with making the film:
A journey from the N-Side:
an unscripted profile of a jazz/poet
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(415) 507-0391
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