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I Know I Am Not Alone (2005)

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Musician and political activist Michael Franti journeys to the Middle East to learn about the human costs of political occupation in this documentary. Franti, who has recorded with the groups Spearhead and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, took a small camera crew to Iraq with the goal of finding out "what it's like to live under foreign military rule," and with his guitar in hand Franti interacts with Iraqi civilians, chatting with people on the street, speaking with folks in their homes,

Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest

Directed By: Michael Franti

In Theaters: Jan 28, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Jul 25, 2006

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Though Franti covers little ground in Israel that has not already been well mined by countless documentarians, the context of Iraq and how American forces will be perceived for the indefinite future, puts an entirely new perspective on the situation.

July 13, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety

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Ronnie Scheib

Variety

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a testament to the healing power of music

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Marlow Stern

Manhattan Movie Magazine

Michael Franti, musical messenger in war.

April 22, 2007 Full Review Source: WBAI Web Radio

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Prairie Miller

WBAI Web Radio

[Franti's] unreflective, narcissistic humanitarianism is straight out of an old SCTV skit.

July 13, 2006 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Ernest Hardy

L.A. Weekly

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When musician/activist Michael Franti heads to Iraq, Israel, and Palestine, the vision of shared humanity kicks political rhetoric's ass. Simply and frankly amazing.

December 30, 2006