Gilbert

A documentary short about Gilbert, the Beacon Hill "town crier." For the last 9 years, since losing his job and becoming homeless, Gilbert has delivered the weather, sports, and breaking headlines from his spot on the Boston Common. Music (used with permission) in this piece is called "Blue Bicycle" by Dusseldorf-based pianist / composer Volker Bertelmann also known as Hauschka. Artistic Statement: This is the first in a series of profiles of people who I think are interesting, and who I see on almost a daily basis. I don't want to limit the series to people who live "on the fringe," but it would be appropriate to say that most of the people I interview are eclectic, eccentric, and just a little bit unique. The art is in the viewing - but I hope to turn my lens on individuals that don't always color in the lines, whether they can help it or not.

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toggle Posted by digrifter 2012-01-26 01:49:00 Kudos Up Down

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Powerful.

toggle Posted by Eduarten 2011-09-07 16:01:34 Kudos Up Down

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I've seen it quite long time ago, but i have to admit - This film is a real thing!

toggle Posted by birota 2011-03-06 23:26:47 Kudos Up Down

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Thought-provoking. Did a good job of capturing aspects of the character of the subject (Gilbert). I'd like to see more from this film maker.

toggle Posted by tim_h 2011-01-29 00:59:22 Kudos Up Down

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Great great great short!

toggle Posted by pranav_waghmare 2011-01-03 18:41:17 Kudos Up Down

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Gilbert is nice portrait.Nathaniel Hansen I have Seen your two short films up to now.I am very much learning about short film making from you.looking forward to the next profile.

Keep up the great work.

toggle Posted by SirClive 2010-12-09 21:52:38 Kudos Up Down

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I really enjoyed this, Gilbert seems like a really interesting guy. But like others I really wanted to hear more of his story. Would have been good to follow him for a week. Would also have liked to see what the general public thought of him. I can image he could appear quite aggressive with his loud, deep voice if you didn't know who he was or didn't listen to what he was saying.

toggle Posted by Lepsie 2010-12-05 00:30:57 Kudos Up Down

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At age 54 he would have been 19 years old at wars end. If he looks good now, can you imaging just how young he looked as a 15 year old? Did anyone ask if he fought on the other side or what?:)

toggle Posted by Lepsie 2010-12-05 00:30:52 Kudos Up Down

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At age 54 he would have been 19 years old at wars end. If he looks good now, can you imaging just how young he looked as a 15 year old? Did anyone ask if he fought on the other side or what?:)

toggle Posted by Lepsie 2010-12-05 00:30:05 Kudos Up Down

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At age 54 he would have been 19 years old at wars end. If he looks good now, can you imaging just how young he looked as a 15 year old? Did anyone ask if he fought on the other side or what?:)

toggle Posted by Lepsie 2010-12-05 00:29:51 Kudos Up Down

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At age 54 he would have been 19 years old at wars end. If he looks good now, can you imaging just how young he looked as a 15 year old? Did anyone ask if he fought on the other side or what?:)

toggle Posted by DeeTu 2010-11-21 06:12:04 Kudos Up Down

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Great film. I love the style....documentaries are best without narration from narrators, but with interview content as a driving force. I dig it.

I'm in Seattle too. If you're working on a new film, I'd be interested in helping out with background music. Check my samples at http://soundcloud.com/deetu

toggle Posted by FrogDemon 2010-11-18 20:03:20 Kudos Up Down

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Enjoyed every moment of this film. Keep up the great work. Would like to see more like this. Also maybe do another film of Gilbert while he is actually working. Maybe something like:

A Day in the Life of Gilbert.

Would be awesome to see him just doing what he does through out the entire day. Thank you.

toggle Posted by amplex 2010-11-13 19:39:44 Kudos Up Down

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Very captive piece about the 'town cryer'. Caught my attention which can be hard in this media saturated age. Looking forward to seeing more like this!!! Thanks!

toggle Posted by McFex 2010-10-03 19:25:25 Kudos Up Down

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Thanks for this interisting portrait! I am looking forward to the next profile...

toggle Posted by lori1 2010-07-12 20:46:12 Kudos Up Down

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Thanks for sharing! A real life look into the life of one man whom some would say is down on his luck but making the best of it just the same. I would have liked to know more about Gilbert's story. I look forward to seeing more. And yes, he does look good for 54.

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