Seattle Premiere of "I Am" with director Tom Shadyac - Feb 25, Varsity

A word from Connie: More than a film, this is a rallying cry and argument for a movement.For all of you interested in spreading the word and the reasoning for a new view of happiness that recognizes compassion and connection as the fundamental truths about human nature, this is a must see--and a must share! Tom Shadyac speaks from his own point of view - Hollywood success, Western science and spirituality, Christian charity - and provides a skillfully crafted, enjoyable and joyful bridge to carry anybody living in our culture today from the view of materialism to the view of interdependence and love. His journey begins with a widening of perspective and a deepening of the heart that is available to anyone, wherever they are, whatever they believe, simply because they're human.

Please come along on Friday, February 25th, Varsity Landmark in the U district, 7:10 pm with Tom to answer questions afterwards.

Additional screenings at 5 pm (Tom will do Q&A after), and at 9:30 (Tom will introduce).

From the press kit:

I AM

I Am, a prismatic and probing exploration of our world, what's wrong with it, and what we can do to make it better, represents writer/director Tom Shadyac's first foray into non-fiction following a career as one of Hollywood's leading comedy practitioners (Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty). I Am recounts what happened to the filmmaker after a cycling accident left him incapacitated. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. Disillusioned with life on the A-list, he sold his multi-million dollar mansion and  moved to a much much smaller home, deciding to start life anew. Shadyac embarks upon a journey to discover how he as an individual, and we as a race, can improve the way we live. Appearing on-screen as character, commentator, guide, and even, at times, guinea pig, Shadyac meets with a variety of thinkers and doers—remarkable men and women from the worlds of science, philosophy and faith—including David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lynne McTaggart, Ray Anderson, John Francis, Coleman Barks and Marc Ian Barasch. An irrepressible Everyman who asks many questions but offers no easy answers, he takes the audience to places it has never been before, and presents even familiar phenomena in completely new and different ways. Official Web Site:  http://iamthedoc.com/thefilm/

Special Appearance at the Varsity Theatre (Seattle, WA):

Director Tom Shadyac will appear In Person Friday, February 25 for a Q&A after the 7:10pm show and to introduce the 9:30pm show.

Director:

Tom Shadyac

MPAA Rating:

PG

Run Time:

1hr 20mins

Release Year:

2011

Country Of Origin:

USA