Jan 20 2009
Schindler’s List. Spielberg’s List. My List.
So, I know that this is pretty much a sin as a film student, but I finally watched “Schindler’s List” for the first time a couple weeks ago. … I really don’t know what to say. This will forever be a pillar to me as to what film and story can do. After making this film, Steven Spielberg became so passionate about the story and preventing another Holocaust that he started an entire organization. He went around, collected as many eyewitness testimonies as he could from surviving Jews, and now these accounts are available to students across the world. They were all brought together and now make up the basis for the USC Shoah Foundation Institute. The testimonies are played most in German schools. http://college.usc.edu/vhi/ In the film, Schindler was one man. But he saved hundreds. I think this hit Spielberg hard and that’s why he started this foundation. Steven Spielberg is one man. But through his work and efforts millions have seen the frailty of human nature and the terror of the Holocaust. Millions have seen what should never happen again, and have a base for how to go about creating change.
Now I look at myself and wonder what God will accomplish through me. It makes me realize that through Him I have a purpose that requires all that I am. And what kind of action or passion have I put into that purpose? Most of all, I need to remember that through God my purpose is not film although that may be a part of it. It’s something greater that does not require money, recognition, or a camera. Only a willing heart with His direction.
Jordan, it’s incredible how passionate you are about so many different things. Your thoughts never cease to amaze me. I know you’re going to go so far and do so many wonderful things in your lifetime. The things you do are so great already.